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Little Notes Preparatory Choir Cherub Choir Intermediate Choir Senior Choir Chamber Choir Indigo Voices Youth Choir Vocal Coaching Concerts Theory Instruction Music Festivals Community Performances Social Activities Recordings International Tours Season 2011 2012Join To book an audition for your child contact the OCC: phone (905) 337-7104 email info@oakvillechildrenschoir.org UPCOMING AUDITION DATES: Wed Aug 31 9:00am- 11:30am Sat Sep 10 9:00am - 12:00pm THE OAKVILLE CHILDREN'S CHOIR * Saving you Time, Travel & Money * Any Age (3 to 93) * For Fun, Credits or Careers * Courses Designed for Each Student * Blind & Challenged Students Programs Over 10,000 Happy Students - 40 Years Experience (905) 849-0388 (or arranged facilities) Lessons In Your Home 1 9 W ednesday, Septem ber 7, 2011 O A K V ILLE B EA V ER w w w .in sid eH A LTO N .co m After years of creating top-calibre student productions at Joshua Creek Public School, the professionals behind these celebrated shows have launched their own musical the- atre organization, SpotLight Musical Company. Now children from across Oakville can participate, benefitting from world-class teaching and experiencing the thrill of per- forming before a live audience. In this inaugural year, weekly classes will focus on vocal training, creative movement and repertory theatre. It all culminates in a year-end Musical Showcase that will feature excerpts from much-loved musicals and highlight the individual talents of the per- formers. Students will enjoy learning with instructors schooled in the performing arts in an encouraging and friendly setting. The goal of the team at SpotLight Musical Company is to provide each student with a unique experience that will nurture his or her lifelong passion for the performing arts. The creative team behind SpotLight Musical Company comprises versatile per- formers and experienced teachers. Artistic Director Joanne Chow is a talented performer and choreographer who graduated from The Julliard School and holds a Master's degree in Arts from New York University. She per- formed and toured with several distinguished professional dance companies for more than a decade and received grants from the New York Community Trust to support her cre- ative work. Joanne has almost 30 years' expe- rience teaching dance students from pre- schoolers to dance majors at universities. She has provided numerous workshops to sup- port the dance and drama curriculum in both Halton and Peel Region schools. Vocal director Bruce Murray is an accom- plished musician from a talented musical family from Springhill, Nova Scotia. Educated fat St. Xavier's University and the University o British Columbia, he spent more than a decade as a television and recording artist, producing four albums and performing on more than 300 television programs. In addi- tion, Bruce has been a beloved teacher in Halton Region for many years and has direct- ed more than 19 school musicals. Classes will be divided into junior and senior Ensembles and held at Munn's United Church on Tuesday nights from fall 2011 through spring 2012. For registration infor- mation, please contact Shelly Coleman at 905-257-5698. Fall Registration Advertorial Shows launch musical theatre school Most activities promote physical stamina and patience. Students develop self-esteem and good relationships. Students are able to apply theories learned in the classroom in a real-world context. A healthy measure of competition is devel- oped. Students learn to value teamwork and achieve a goal through common values. Children are able to exert energy in a con- structive way. Extracurriculars promote good attendance and participation in order to excel. Students learn self-motivation. Students can realize success that is not measured by test scores. Many extracurricular activities have a basis in rules that can keep students in check. Students participate in a social setting, learning through activities that they truly enjoy. Extracurricular activities can lead to improved test scores and better behavior in the classroom. This makes the activities attractive to parents of students hoping to mold well-rounded children. d fcontinue rom page 14 h l l h l fSc oo invo vement e ps per ormance Fall Bridge Lessons Please call 820-5728(905) www.raynerbridge.com FOR BEGINNERS...8 weeks, $180.00 Monday evenings 7:30, beginning Sept. 19th Wednesday afternoons 1:30, beginning Sept. 21st FOR RUSTY PLAYERS...8 weeks, $180.00 Monday mornings 9:30, beginning Sept. 19th Wednesday evenings 7:30, beginning Sept. 21st Mississauga-Oakville Bridge Centre And The American Contract Bridge League BRIDGE GAMES FOR NEWER PLAYERS... Wednesday evenings at 7:15 - ongoing weekly Thursday mornings at 9:00 - ongoing weekly Friday mornings at 9:15 - ongoing weekly