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      Study Programme
      July 31- August 7, 2011

      NEWS: We are sad to report that due to lack of student 

      interest,  SOCMI has been cancelled this summer. 
      Internationally-Acclaimed Faculty provide Expertise, Guidance, and Inspiration!

      All Students Participate In:

      Daily Individual Lessons 
      Ensemble Coaching Sessions (at least two daily sessions)
       Masterclasses
      Lectures
      Open Rehearsals 
      Travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake to see the faculty perform at the 'Music Niagara' Festival

      • participants stay in residence, in a dedicated dormitory with full access to the cafeteria and facilities for rehearsal, concerts and recreation, at Appleby College, a private school situated on 52 acres of beautiful lakeshore property in Oakville, Ontario.  
      • take a virtual tour of the college here www.appleby.on.ca/students 
      • Oakville is a vibrant town with a thriving arts community located 30 minutes west of Toronto and  60 minutes from the Lewiston Bridge 

      Daily Schedule 2011

      - check back for specific schedule 

      How to Apply 

      SOCMI accepts advanced string and piano students who demonstrate the ability to work with standard chamber music repertoire (minimum Royal Conservatory of Music Canada Grade 6 or equivalent) and show enthusiasm for developing themselves further as part of a chamber music ensemble.   Adult ensembles are welcome. 


      Your complete application package must include these four components

      1. Application filled out in full
      2. Biography in narrative form (200 words max.)
      3. Audition - two contrasting pieces (format may be in CD/DVD, MP3 format, or accessible from YouTube) 
      4. $35  Non-refundable registration fee   

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      Applications Due by May 30th, 2011.

      Early Bird Deadline March 31st, 2011. Apply Early and Receive a 10% Discount!


      Tuition Fee  $950 
      (includes all instruction, accommodation and meals)

      • dedicated dormatories at Appleby College
      • double occupancy and shared bath
      • use of recreation and sport facilities
      • three meals per day served in the college's cafeteria 

      Payment Schedule

      Payments may be made by cheque or credit card, in full or by installments
      1st installment:   May 30, 2011  $350
      2nd installment:  June 30, 2011 $350
      3rd installment:   July 31, 2011  $250 (on arrival at campus) 

      Registrations received by the Early Bird Deadline of March 31st 2011 will receive a 10% discount.  

      Applications received after the earlybird date will pay the full tuition fee.  
      Apply early and receive your 10% discount.  All discounts will be credited against the third installment. 

      Questions?

      Please Contact; 
      Institute Programming Director
      Adrianna Ficzere
      905.570.4795
      aficzere@socmi.org