

Postponed, details TBA!
Using the Body to Play Expressively - Piano lvl 4-7 RCM Romantic Repertoire
Join Jessica Crawford as she works through your romantic repertoire and gives instruction on how to connect with your audience and play more expressively using the body. Students are asked to bring at least one prepared romantic era piece to work on.
KCMS Students/Audience: $10
Community Students/Audience: $20
Jessica Crawford

February 25th, 2023
How Understanding the Elements of Music Leads to Artistry 10:00AM
Why do some performances stand out. I believe that with a better understanding of the elements of music all performances can become more engaging.
All you need to come with is a piece you know or are working on and I will relate how thinking about the patterns that create music can strengthen your performance.
All instruments level 5 and beyond welcome.
KCMS Students/Audience: $10
Community Students/Audience: $20
Joe Berarducci

March 11, 2023
List A Repertoire Intensive: Level 4 - 8 Piano
1:00-2:00 pm
Join Elizabeth Wocks in this traditional piano masterclass focussed on list A/Baroque repertoire. Students are asked to come with a piece prepared. Non-performing audience members are also welcome to attend for viewing.
KCMS Students/Audience: $10
Community Students/Audience: $20
Elizabeth Wocks

April 2023
Mastering the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
April 15th, 4:00 pm
Have you ever struggled with understanding how to use the International Phonetic Alphabet? Perhaps you just need a refresher course? Then this masterclass is for you! All vocalists will benefit from understanding how the IPA can expand your ability to sing in other languages. This is a lecture style class with audience participation.
KCMS Students/Audience: $10
Community Students/Audience: $20
Stephanie Tritchew

May, 2023
Crossing the Classical/Jazz Divide
Time TBA
Does your blood run cold when those “solo ad lib” measures are approaching?
Ever hesitated when offered a chord chart to play?
Classically trained clarinet/saxophone instructor Lucy Benwell will share stories of her on/off relationship with improvisation. This masterclass will be the culmination of a study into how to conquer your fears, stand up and enjoy the solo!
KCMS Students/Audience: $10
Community Students/Audience: $20
Lucy Benwell