ABOUT VIRTUAL MASTERCLASSES 2020

Violin, Cello, Piano, Flute, Clarinet. RCM Levels 5 - ARCT (or equivalent). Ages 12 and up

June 29 – July 10, 2020

Come join CYMC’s new virtual masterclass sessions this summer! This program will provide classical musicians with an unparalleled opportunity to learn from world-class musicians and gain a head start this summer.

Registration deadline is June 14.

CYMC is excited to present the Virtual Masterclass series featuring some of the most renowned musicians in the province: Calvin Dyck (Violin), Paolo Bortolussi (Flute), Brian Yoon (Cello), and Christopher Lee (Clarinet). Despite the current situation and inability to hold in-person sessions, we are excited to offer an opportunity to hone your musical skills with the tap of a button within your living room! This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring musicians of all levels and ages to learn from these world-class musicians and get a kick start to your music-filled summer.

The online masterclasses will be held virtually over Zoom, where your instructors will be waiting to help you improve your technical skills, ensemble skills, and guide you through various styles of music. Vibrato, tonality, and intonation are only some of the many techniques that will be covered to ensure you develop a comprehensive foundation to advance to the next level of music.

From June 29th – July 10th, CYMC will provide the opportunity to engage in masterclass sessions with the topic chosen by the instructors. The sessions will run daily from 10 am-noon and will follow the schedule below:

Schedule: 10 am -noon daily

Violin/ Calvin Dyck : June 29 – July 2 (3 days) – no class July 1st Violin Masterclasses

Flute/ Paolo Bortolussi : July 2-3 (2 days) Flute Masterclasses

Faculty Online Concert : July 4 & 5 at 7:30 pm

Cello/ Brian Yoon : July 6-8 (3 days) Cello Masterclasses

Clarinet/ Christopher Lee : July 9-10 ( 2 days) Clarinet Masterclasses

Violin or Cello Program: $50

Flute or Clarinet Program: $35

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to CYMC’s Classical Program Director, Helena Jung at cellisthelena@gmail.com