Camps: March Break Piano Camp (Ages 8-12)
Camps: March Break Piano Camp (Ages 8-12)
Course Description
Calling All Swifties!
Piano camp takes place at our beautiful downtown Toronto location!
As pianists, we often practice and perform alone. This way of learning, although important, is the antithesis of music making. Playing as an ensemble member helps musicians focus, exercise critical listening skills, and have precise rhythm.
Led by a fun and enthusiastic teacher, this course will push your piano playing to its next level!
Prerequisite: Student should be able to play at RCM Level 2 at minimum, and be able to read music fluently and play hands together. This camp is appropriate to players between RCM Level 2 and 5. If you're not sure of your playing level, please consult our Celebration Series, Sixth Edition: Piano Sampler to see excerpts of piano pieces for Levels 2, 3, 4, and 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do camps take place?
All of our day camps take place at The Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor Street West, in Downtown Toronto. Campers will have opportunities to spend time outside (weather permitting) and often take music related field trips to locations such as the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), the Edward Johnson Building (University of Toronto Faculty of Music), or jazz performances in Yorkville.
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What does my child need to bring to camp?
Detailed instructions on what to bring will be sent in your camp welcome email, but please plan to bring a nut-free lunch and snacks, a water bottle, indoor shoes and outdoor shoes, season/weather appropriate clothing, and a change of clothes.
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Will my child learn how to play a musical instrument at camp?
Piano Camp requires a minimum proficiency of Level 2 RCM Certificate Program. If you are studying a different curriculum, please consult the
Piano Syllabus, 2022 Edition to confirm your playing level.
Learning will take place in our Piano Lab and in a group class environoment. While campers will not be enrolled in private lessons or receive 1:1 musical instrument instruction, there will be some individual coaching offered by the instructor during their time at camp.
If you are interested in registering for private lessons at The Oscar Peterson School, please visit
our website, or
book a counselling call with our Registration Team to learn more about other programming options.
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What if we are unable to attend camp? What is your withdrawal policy?
Last-minute absences from the camp due to medical reasons may be considered on a case-by-case basis. All early and after care fees are non-refundable. Please refer to our
withdrawal policies for detailed information.
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What is the camp schedule?
A typical day in Piano Camp is as follows:
- 8:00 am – Early Care (prepaid)
- 8:30-9:00 am – Sign-In
- 9:00-11:00 am – Camp specific activities (repertoire practice; theory games; ensemble playing)
- 11:30 am-12:30 pm – Lunch and Outside Time
- 12:30-4:00 pm– Camp specific activities (repertoire practice; theory games; ensemble playing)
- 4:00 pm – Sign-out
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Do you offer early care or after care?
Yes, we offer both Early Care (8:00 am) and Extended Care (4:00-6:00 pm) at an additional cost. You will be able to opt in when registering for camp.