The OCCS Masterclass and Workshop Program provides a unique opportunity for music students to engage with and learn from nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians.
OCCS launched this exciting program in February, 2020, when the Foothills Brass Quintet conducted an open rehearsal and masterclass session, coordinated by OCCS Director Mary Leigh Warden. Five musicians from Kwalikum Secondary School teamed up with the Foothills Brass Quintet for a two-hour intense learning experience that involved structure, subtle techniques and applications about the instruments and working as a harmonious unit. Each student paired up with one of the professionals and, throughout the session, received individual tutoring while having the opportunity to play alongside their mentor.
The next masterclass/workshop will be held in the Fall of 2021 and will be promoted on this website and through local schools and music instructors.
For reviews of the Foothills Brass Quintet Master Class, please click on these links. Masterclass-review-Warden and Masterclass review-Dempson
The OCCS Mentoring Program invites music students to assist with various responsibilities at OCCS concerts, including Front of House responsibilities, observing technical personnel and meeting the professional guest artists.
Please contact us by email for more information on the programs
OCCS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
In addition to providing masterclasses and workshops for students, OCCS has a Scholarship Program that fulfills the second goal in our society Constitution – “… advance education by providing scholarships based on academic achievement to high school graduates and students enrolled in post-secondary music programs and seeking a music-related career.” For more information on the Scholarship Program, or to make a donation to the Scholarship Fund, please click on this link.