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Original music from people diagnosed with developmental and
intellectual disabilities is virtually absent in the world of the
arts. To begin filling this void, we now
give you … Keys To The Studio, a music program designed
specifically for this group of emerging musicians.
Keys To The
Studio
was formed to:
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provide access to music creation to an underserved community
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appreciate talent separately from disability
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facilitate the musical expression of the emerging musicians by
matching each with a professional to develop skills in singing,
musical instruments, improvisation and composition
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integrate the emerging musicians and their music with the public
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raise awareness throughout society, including at the family and
caregiver levels, of the capabilities and contributions of persons
diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Keys To The
Studio
gives emerging musicians the opportunity to collaborate with
professional musicians in one-to-one sessions, rehearsals with bands
made up of peers, workshops, recordings, public jam sessions and
concert performances.
Professional
musicians are trained in the Keys To The Studio approach:
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exploration of each emerging musician’s interests, talent and
abilities
·
encouragement of play and improvisation without judgment
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support for skill development at a pace tailored to the emerging
musician
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emphasis on the importance of unique personal expression, creativity
and artistic voice
Key Music
Director John Jowett (30 year career as a
performing, conducting, composing and recording musician with
the last 7 years teaching music to students diagnosed with
developmental and intellectual disabilities) and Key Special Needs
Professional Salina Eldon (25 years
experience in the treatment, assessment and education of people with
special needs, including 9 years of program management) will
support emerging and professional musicians throughout the project.
The Keys To
The Studio pilot project runs this fall (September 24 to
December 14, 2007) and in the spring (January 15 to April 11, 2008)
at the Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre in Parkdale, Toronto. Keys
To The Studio gratefully acknowledges the financial support of
the Canada Council for the Arts.
To participate
in Keys To The Studio as an emerging musician, professional
musician, volunteer or donor, or for more information, please
contact …
Keys To The Studio
www.keystothestudio.com
info@keystothestudio.com
(416) 532-8480
1481 Queen
Street West No. 26, Toronto ON M6R 1A1 |
