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 5, with rehearsals scheduled for Friday, February 4. 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 5, 2011 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 will take place in the main studio. Cookie Cabaret recitals are scheduled for the following Saturdays in 2011:
• March 19 at 7:00 pm
• April 16 at 6:00 pm
• April 16 at 7:30 pm
• May 28 at 7:00 pm

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.