Main Lesson Schedule
The Studio year consists of 30 private lessons. Spring break and
holidays follow the Edmonton Public School Board’s schedule.
Calendars of scheduled lessons are listed in the Handbook. Go
to Programs on this
website to download the Handbook.
Note: Individual teachers sometimes find it necessary to revise
the main lesson schedule. Students and parents will be informed
of these changes as they arise.
SpeechFest Schedule
SpeechFest, a celebration of Speech Arts and the spoken
word, is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, with rehearsals scheduled
for Friday, February 5. Students and parents will be informed
of any changes in the lesson schedule during the week prior to
SpeechFest.
Festival Week Schedule
Although classes are scheduled during festival week, formal classes
will not be held at the Studio. Participation in the festival
will count as one scheduled class.
Studio teachers attend the performances at Alberta College, which
run all day long. Teachers use this opportunity to:
• Provide students with support and encouragement
• Evaluate student performances, including reaction to and
from an audience, handling of stress, and incorporation of techniques
learned throughout the year
• Interpret the evaluators’ critiques and give feedback
to students
Students who are participating in the festival will go to Alberta
College at their performance times.
Note: We will reschedule classes for those students who are not
entered in the festival at the convenience of both teacher and
student.
Performance Opportunities
The Speech Studio is committed to providing a variety of performance
opportunities for all students.
SpeechFest
SpeechFest is a celebration of Speech Arts and the spoken
word, scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Taylor College
and Seminary. SpeechFest consists of workshops, demonstrations,
presentations, and performances. Students participate in several
activities throughout this day-long event, and have the opportunity
to work with other students from the Studio. This group experience
benefits the individual student, and enhances communication and
performance skills. Areas of focus for SpeechFest include
technical skills, creative drama, storytelling, choral speech,
and mime.
Cookie Cabaret Recitals
Cookie Cabaret recitals are held at the Studio throughout the
year. These recitals provide students with solo performance experience
in a fun, relaxing, and supportive atmosphere.
All Cookie Cabaret recitals begin at 7:00 pm in the main studio.
Cookie Cabaret recitals are scheduled for the following Saturdays
in 2010:
• March 20
• April 10
• April 17
• May 29
Festivals
The Speech Studio provides opportunities for students to participate
in music festivals in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and St. Albert.
Watch the newsletter for more information on festival opportunities
and fee schedule. For information on the Edmonton festival, visit
www.edmontonkiwanis.com.
Summer Schedule
The Speech Studio offers summer programs in July and August. These
programs include group workshops and individually tailored private
lessons, both practical and theoretical.
Promotional material on these programs will be distributed to
all students in the spring. These summer programs are open to
both students of The Speech Studio and the general public, on
a first-come, first-served basis.
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