Summer Intensive Program: Winds and Brass
August 11-15, 2025
Presented with the support of Kimberley Jurens Woodwind Repairs and Tapestry Music.
Middle and high school students will develop their musical skills through small and large ensembles, music workshops, sectionals, and private lessons with our specialized faculty. This program will help you improve your tone and technique and inspire you to take your instrumental playing to the next level.
For students with at least one year of experience on their instrument and a love of music!
NEW for 2025: Percussion students welcome! We will be adding a limited number of percussionists to the program – register early to reserve your place.
Participants will rotate through a variety of musical activities, carefully scheduled to balance active playing periods with listening and learning sessions. The ultimate goal is to provide an enriching, exciting, and fun experience for all students of all levels.
Students will have the opportunity to play in small and large sized ensembles, receive individualized attention in private and group lessons, explore the world of solo repertoire in performance classes (solo performance not required) and further their musical development through sectionals, workshops, and warm-up and technique classes. Our outstanding faculty will perform in concert for the students at the beginning of the week. At the end of the week, students will have the option to perform for their peers in the informal student solo concert and participate as a group in a final celebratory performance for friends and family in the beautiful Alix Goolden Performance Hall.
Please register online, or phone in at 250.386.5311.
Early Bird registration and bursary application deadline: June 1, 2025
Final registration deadline: July 11, 2025
A Note from the Artistic Director:
Our goal is to support and nurture your passion for music! Whether you are looking to refresh and upgrade your instrumental skills before heading back to your school band program or looking to challenge yourself with new repertoire and performance opportunities, this program is for you. We look forward to welcoming students with a variety of musical backgrounds – no private lesson experience required! – and will tailor this program to meet your needs and goals. Our fantastic faculty mentors will help you expand your musical abilities and we are certain you will leave the program inspired for the year ahead. If you love playing music, join us for a week of fun at the Conservatory this summer! – Emily Nagelbach, Artistic Director
Learn more
How to Register
Online registration requires payment in full. Payment by credit card will incur a 3.07% convenience fee. If you do not wish to incur this fee, please contact our office for other payment methods.
Fees and Deadlines
Early Bird Fee: $397 + $33 application fee and Library Resource Fee*
After June 1, 2025: $425 + $55 application fee and Library Resource Fee*
All students will receive a T-shirt on Friday to wear in the final performance
Early Bird and bursary application deadline: June 1, 2025
Final registration deadline: July 11, 2025
*A 1% Library Resource Fee is added to all Community School registrations to support the Victoria Conservatory Music Library and Archives, which is free to all students and the public. The library is in Room 113 and available online.
Some bursary assistance may be available. Applicants must comply with all deadlines and requirements. Late applicants will not be considered for financial assistance and additional application fees may apply.
Dates and Daily Schedule
August 11-15, 2025
Classes run daily 9:00am-3:00pm with breaks and time for private practice. If you would like to find out more details about the schedule, please get in touch with the Artistic Director.
Location
All programs will take place onsite at the Victoria Conservatory of Music (900 Johnson Street) in downtown Victoria. There are many cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores within walking distance.
Faculty
Emily Nagelbach, Artistic Director, Flute
Russell Bajer, Oboe
Melissa Goodchild, Clarinet
Sylvan Wilkinson, Saxophone
Stevan Paranosic, Trumpet
Sam McNally, French horn
Scott MacInnes, Trombone and low brass
Jany Lu, Piano
Faculty subject to change.
Concerts
Final Celebration Concert
Friday, August 15, 3:00pm | Alix Goolden Performance Hall | By donation
The Fine Print
Please note: all fees must be paid in full by the registration deadline (excluding those waiting on the result of their bursary application).
Online registration requires payment in full. Payment by credit card will incur a convenience fee. If you do not wish to incur this fee, please contact our office for other payment methods.
Those awaiting acceptance (where applicable) or the results of their bursary application are encouraged to contact us directly to register.
Contact
Victoria Conservatory of Music Front Desk
250.386.5311 | [email protected]