Valhalla Summer School of Music
August 7 - 12, 2011
The long-standing Valhalla Summer School of Music (VSSM) is proud to offer instrumental programs in exciting updated formats - August 7 to 12. The VSSM Instrumental program (under the artistic leadership of John Kadz and Bill Van der Sloot) is as always a quality, family-oriented experience for children and adults at all levels. The week focuses on master class instruction in violin, viola, cello, piano, flute and classical guitar. The new format instituted in 2010 features morning sessions tailored to help instrumentalists improve performing and technical skills. Due to a limited number of available instruments, the piano class will be at an advanced level open to pianists with a minimum of Grade 9 Royal Conservatory.All VSSM registrants will have the opportunity to participate in various optional afternoon sessions such as music appreciation, instrumental chamber music or private lessons.
Registration:
On-line registration will be coming soon. In the meantime, early birds can get a jump on things by downloading, printing and mailing the registration forms in our Printable Registration Package.The Faculty
- Violin: Gwen Hoebig (Winnipeg, MB), Sheldon Nadler (Calgary, AB), Karl Stobbe (Winnipeg, MB), Aleksandra Danicic van der Sloot (Calgary, AB), Bill van der Sloot (Calgary, AB), Michael van der Sloot (Victoria, BC), Mary Jane Vandekerkhove (Calgary, AB)
- Viola: Michael van der Sloot (Victoria, BC)
- Cello: Nigel Boehm (Banff, AB), Johanna Perron (Montréal, PQ), Yuri Hooker (Winnipeg, MB), John Kadz (Hills, BC), Audrey Nodwell (Vancouver, BC)
- Piano: David Moroz (Winnipeg, MB), Susanne Ruberg-Gordon (Canmore, AB)
- Flute: Lauren Eselson (Calgary, AB)
- Clarinet: Nicola Everton (Kootenays, BC)
- Guitar: Scott Arnold (Calgary, AB)
- Collaborative Artist: Susanne Ruberg-Gordon (Canmore, AB)
For more faculty information and biographies, click here.
The Silverton/New Denver area is an outdoor-lover's paradise. Opportunities for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing,
swimming, beachcombing, biking, and much more abound! Our communities are also steeped in history. Visit the Outdoor Mining
Museum in Silverton, and in New Denver don't miss the Nikkei Memorial Internment Centre and the Kohan Garden.
Check out the historic ghost town of Sandon, drive up to Idaho Peak for a breathtaking 360 degree view, or soak in one
of the three hot springs in the area.
Accommodations in the area are limited, so we encourage you to book early. There are a variety of campgrounds, cabins,
motels, B&Bs - visit our housing page for a listing.
All sessions and concerts are held in Silverton's newly renovated Memorial Hall. This historic hall is acoustically
superb, and boasts comfortable seating, choral risers and staging, as well as a beautiful Yamaha C7 grand piano.
Click here to read the Valhalla Fine Arts newsletter for information on
all programs.The Setting
The quiet villages of Silverton and New Denver are known for their artistic vibrancy, inspiring beauty and welcoming community
warmth. They are located on the shores of picturesque Slocan Lake in the West Kootenay Region of British Columbia.
Nestled between the Valhalla and Kokanee Mountain Ranges, the Slocan Valley is approximately 1 hour north of Nelson and Castlegar,
2 hours south of Revelstoke, and mid-way between Vancouver and Calgary (about 8 hours from each). Weather in early August is usually
sunny and warm, with an average daytime temperature of about 25 °C (77 °F).
