Island Mountain Arts

Cello, August 16 - 20 with Morag Northey

Cello
Monday, August 16 - Friday, August 20
1pm - 4pm (some days till 4:30pm-5)
Instructor: Morag Northey
Early Bird Fee: $315 + GST
Regular Fee: $350 + GST

This five-day workshop will be tailored to the participant’s level of achievement. Beginners to experienced will be accommodated. Every session will begin with an introduction or reminder of fundamental playing principals based on Morag’s warm-up system, followed by a technique class. A masterclass where students showcase etudes and pieces will follow and each days session will end with the piece de resistance...chamber music through the best of the yummiest - Cello Choir! Morag will mail-out supporting materials after receiving a description of those attending. Students can practice in the morning or go for a lovely stroll in picturesque Wells B.C., visit the Barkerville gold rush town, or simply enjoy a cup of their favorite drink while being inspired by the many art spaces in Wells and then, rev up their cellos for this fun session, following lunch! Morag offers a very rewarding and memorable approach to furthering your love of the cello. Since releasing her first CD ‘This is the Life’ with Calgary musicians Brent Van Dusen and Jonathan Lewis last year, Morag has played for the closing reception of the Dalai Lama tour, spent a week performing inside the Athletes Village for the Olympic games and performed for the Governor General of Canada. Always willing to be open in the spirit of sharing “I am excited to work with any and all who come to play! Now let's get going!” www.moragnorthey.com

Morag Northey is an inspiring teacher of the cello, as well as a performing cellist, singer/songwriter, and poet. Her formal cello education, which began at age 12 with Judith Fraser, later James Hunter, Phyllis Young, and Tom Rolston, forms the backbone of her creative energy and the experience of openly exploring many artistic genres while still holding true to the fine fundamentals that her sound musical foundation is built on. Through an informed, passionate, and individual teaching approach her student's creative potential is raised. With Morag, you will tap into your inner cello voice and listen to where it wants to take you and then be guided to opening up and bettering your playing by an enthusiastic teacher with 30 years teaching experience.

Special Events
(Included in your tuition)
August 15, 7pm - Welcome Reception: A chance to meet your instructors and pick up your student information packages.
August 18 - Dinner and Harp Concert: Enjoy this evening of great food and performances by the instructors. Extra tickets can be purchased for the dinner and concert for $40: $25 for concert only.
August 20, 6pm - Final Night Ceilidh and Potluck Party: A chance for students and instructors to perform.
General Adult Course Information
Classes are held in the large, airy classrooms of the Wells-Barkerville School and run from 9am - 3:45pm with a lunch break from 12 - 1:30pm. Note that the hours for the Cello Workshop are 1pm - 4pm (some days as late as 5pm).
Please note that the lunch break for youth and children’s courses runs 12pm - 1pm.
An affordable breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase at the school.
Discounted accommodations, as well as discounts to restaurants and attractions in Wells/Barkerville are offered to IMA students from businesses.
REGISTRATION POLICY: A non-refundable deposit (approx. 25% of course fee unless otherwise stated) or full payment is required upon registration. Registration deadline is two weeks before course start date. Final payment is due no later than seven days before a course begins. Please add 5% GST to adult courses and material fees. Gift certificates are available.
REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds on course deposits. If full payment has been made and a student withdraws from a course, the fee less the deposit will be refunded.
NOTE: No refunds will be made during the final week before classes begin.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If Island Mountain Arts cancels a course due to insufficient registration, the entire fee will be refunded. Cancellation decisions are made two weeks before course start.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL-PAY NOW! You’ll save about 10% on summer course fees if you pay in full by June 1st.