Perform the music you love! Indie Performance musicians refine their stage presence and expand their musical artistry as they learn how to effectively design an engaging setlist, create unique cover songs and hone their craft. Our musicians showcase their skills on stage at open mic nights in popular venues in the city! Come audition for us!
An audition is required to register for this program.
2024-2025 Auditions - CLOSED
If you would still like to be considered for the program, please send a video audition of one pop song to info@chinookschoolofmusic.com. An audition is required to register for this program, and there is a cap on the number of students accepted into the program each year. Late acceptance to the program will be subject to availability.
2024-2025 Program Schedule
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM
Instructor: Susan Leontaridis
SW location Please note: Location of class will change to 3916 Macleod Trail starting March 1, 2025.
Oct 2 Workshop
Oct 16 Workshop
Oct 30 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
Nov 13 Workshop
Nov 27 Workshop
Dec. 11 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
Jan 15 Workshop
Jan 29 Workshop
Feb 12 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
Feb 26 Workshop
Chinook Celebration of Music Festival, Date and time: TBA
March 12 Workshop
April 9 Workshop
April 23 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
May 7 Workshop
May 21 Workshop
June 4 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
June 17-22 Performance CSM Spring Recitals at cSPACE.
All performances will take place at : Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9
Tuition:
$520.00 One time payment OR
$100 due at the time of registration (non refundable) to be applied towards tuition then $60/month (Oct 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024)
Tuition does not include accompaniment fees
Tuition includes registration fee for the Chinook Celebration of Music Festival
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is key to each student’s success in this program. Students cannot exceed more than 3 missed classes per year otherwise they will forfeit their place in Indie and a refund will not be available.
Pre-Requisite:
Students must be enrolled in private vocal lessons at Chinook School of Music or elsewhere.
Accompanist Requirements
Students who are not accompanying themselves in performances will require an accompanist at an additional charge to the student. Accompanist fees are outlined at the time of registration in the program.
Indie Performance Refund Policy:
Students wishing to withdraw from the class must give a notice of four classes. Scheduled monthly payments for the following months will then be terminated. All refunds are subject to a $50 administration fee. Refunds and credits are not provided for student absences. Students wishing to withdraw from the class and transfer to private lessons or another program during the session may transfer the remainder of their balance with no penalty. No refunds will be issued after May 1 for the remainder of the school year. Any classes canceled by an instructor will be made up at the end of the session.
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