Bandology

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve won in six different categories for the 2024 Oakville Beaver Readers’ Choice Awards, including: - Children’s Entertainment (Diamond) - Music Instruction (Diamond) - Kids Activities (Platinum) - Kids Camps (Platinum) - Non Profit/Foundations (Platinum) - Summer Camp (Gold) Thank you to all of the parents, teachers, campers and community members who have continuously supported us in striving for more music for more kids! Se the other winners here (and show them some support!): https://lnkd.in/gtUB6A_g. #ReadersChoice #OakvilleBeaver #AwardWinner #SupportLocal #OakvilleMedia #GTAMedia #GTA #GTHA #Oakville #HaltonRegion #Ontario

Calling all educators! Are you looking for a new way to engage your students in the classroom? If you want to encourage their natural curiosity and creativity, book our new Instrument Petting Zoo workshop! Perfect for students in grades 1-6, we bring a wide selection of plastic brass and woodwind instruments. Students will get to try out different instruments in a fun and creative environment. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMiJybAw #Instrument #MusicWorkshop #MusicTeachers #OntarioTeachers #GTA #GTHA #InstrumentDemo #MusicDemonstration #ElementarySchool #PublicSchool #OntarioEducation #Oakville #Halton #KW #KWRegion 

Passionate about music but not interested in becoming a music teacher or a performer? Erin White received her Bachelor’s of Music from Wilfrid Laurier University, but now she’s preparing to become a lawyer! In this insightful conversation with Tamara Djuknic, Erin talks about how her background in music made her stand out as a law student at the University of Ottawa and how studying music has changed her life. This is a great episode of the podcast that you definitely won’t want to miss! Watch it on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gCAwtYXD #Podcast #Music #MusicStudent #MusicMajor #University #UniversityStudent #JD #LawSchool #MusicEd #MusicEducation #MusicMatters #MusicPodcast #PodcastEpisode

A HUGE congratulations are in order for Bandology’s Executive Director and Co-Founder, Lisa Michaels! Today, Lisa was officially given her Master’s degree in Community Music from Wilfrid Laurier University. Congrats Lisa, on this amazing academic achievement! #University #CareersInMusic #University #Academics #MastersDegree #StudyingMusic #MusicDegree #WLU #Laurier #Graduation #Convocation

Keep your students engaged in the classroom with our new Composing Workshop! Students will tap into their inner songwriter with this workshop, learning about harmony and music theory in a fun, collaborative environment. By the end of the workshop, students will have created their own short song! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMiJybAw. #Workshop #MusicClass #Composing #YoungMusicians #MusicLesson #MusicTheory #TeachingMethods #MusicInSchools #MusicEd #MusicEducation #MusicMatters

Calling all Band Directors! Want to teach your students more about improvising on their instruments? Try our Listening 101 workshop! Students will learn how to use their ears as a guide to create harmony, rhythms and chords. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gMiJybAw. #Music #MusicWorkshops #Workshop #MusicMatters #MusicEducation #MusicClass #Improv

It’s World Mental Health Day! How does music affect your mental health? Do you play music to boost your mood? Tell us in the comments below! #MentalHealth #MentalHealthDay #SelfCare #MusicHealth #SupportMentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD #WMHD2024 #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 

Wondering what it’s like to study percussion at university? On the latest episode of What’s Your Forte, Tamara Djuknic speaks with Madison Keats, a recent graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and current student at the University of Toronto, about the importance of collaboration in a percussion ensemble! It’s a lively conversation that you won’t want to miss! Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gdfQ24y9 #Podcast #MusicPodcast #Musician #Percussion #WomenInMusic #ProfessionalMusician #UOfT #Laurier #University #MusicMajor #MusicDegree #MusicLesson

Auditions are a normal part of a musician’s career, but they can still be nerve-wracking! That’s why we’ve created a new workshop to help. Our brand-new audition training program is a six-week course designed to help you get ready for that big audition. Whether you’re preparing for university or a community ensemble, our staff is ready and willing to help! Limited spots available. Book now and learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMiJybAw. #Audition #AuditionPrep #AuditionTraining #AuditionPractice #MusicPractice #SoloPractice #MusicClass #MusicLesson #YoungMusician #NewWorkshop 

September 30 marks The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s important to take this day and remember the lasting impacts that residential schools have had on Canadian history. Check out our list of resources and ways to show your support for Indigenous communities: https://lnkd.in/gKd6Wm3R. #NDTR #NDTR2024 #OrangeShirtDay #OrangeShirtDay2024