LIVES TRANSFORMED THROUGH MUSIC
Our Programs
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Orchestras
ANIMATO STRINGS
Directed by Ainsley Kroeker
Animato strings is for young string players ages 4-6. Students can be in the earliest stages of learning their instruments. They will learn about their instruments, sing songs, play musical games and learn the basics of what performing on stage looks like. They will learn one piece to perform at our seasonal concert.
ALLEGRO STRINGS
Directed by Ainsley Kroeker
Allegro Strings is for violin and cello students playing at a beginner to RCM gr. 1 level (Suzuki book 1). Students primarily play in the keys of D and G major; note reading is not required, but music will be given to learn the basics of orchestral playing. Practice tracks will be given as an aid for students that learn by ear. The goal of this group is to enjoy making music with others, strengthen students' understanding of musical concepts, practice ensemble skills, develop sight reading skills and learn proper movement and technical development. All ages are welcome.
DACAPO STRINGS
Directed by Jason Vanwynsberghe
DaCapo Strings is an elementary-level string orchestra for violin, viola, cello, and bass players who are reading music and are growing in a variety of techniques. Students are required to be at RCM gr. 2–3 level. All ages are welcome.
ENCORE STRINGS
Directed by Ainsley Kroeker
Encore Strings is an intermediate string orchestra for violin, viola, cello, and bass players who are developing confidence in sight reading and a variety of techniques such as shifting, vibrato, off-the-string playing. Students are required to be at RCM gr. 4–6 level. First violins will be expected to play in positions. All ages are welcome
POST ROAD ORCHESTRA
Directed by Jason Vanwynsberghe
Post Road Orchestra is for musicians who have ensemble experience and are playing at a minimum RCM gr. 7 level with confidence. Players are expected to have sight reading skills and practice time outside of rehearsal, enabling them to learn a wide variety of repertoire rather quickly. All ages are welcome.
Adventures in Music
Adventures in Music is a program of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Student music groups in school grades 4-6 (strings, recorder, movement, or choir) are invited to perform onstage with the WSO in a series of school concerts. The audience consists mainly of school groups and parents.
Check out the WSO website here: VIEW SITE
Choirs & Vocal
WINKLER SENIOR CHOIR
The Winkler Senior Choir is a voluntary choral program for seniors and it has no auditions or report cards. The choir meets every Tuesday morning from September through May to sing, laugh, and encourage one another.
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The choir began as a program at the Winkler Senior Centre in the fall of 1998. Over the past two decades, the choir has performed in local church services, at charitable events, banquets, senior choir festivals, and through annual concerts in December and spring. For over a decade, the choir has collaborated with DKSM’s vocal groups, including Homeschool Harmony and the recently added Con Brio vocal ensemble, in its annual spring concert. These partnerships have fostered a mutually enriching relationship. In September 2018, the Winkler Senior Choir integrated into the Douglas Kuhl School of Music, providing additional opportunities for collaboration.
CON BRIO
Con Brio is a musical theater ensemble where students have the opportunity to explore their voice in a group setting. Members will learn to build confidence in their voice, develop collaboration skills (harmony, blend), performance skills and grow in musicianship. Primarily, we will be exploring musical theater repertoire!
Con Brio is open to all voices in grades 7-12 (ages 12-18), and will be accepting a max of 16 students per session. Open to students of all levels and experiences, each season will end with a collaborative concert alongside other DKSM ensembles!
Pembina Valley Youth Chorus
A NEW choir for Junior and Senior Youth students who don’t have access to a school choir, or are keen choristers looking for additional choral experiences! Directed by Erin Klassen, singers will have a Fall and Winter season, each ending with a joint DKSM ensemble concert. They will explore a variety of choral styles while developing ensemble singing skills - and having fun together!
Private Instruction
ALLEGRO STRINGS
Our DKSM teachers believe that every person is capable of learning to make music and we strive for relationships of care, trust and respect as we support our students' musical journey. We hope to create an environment that is enjoyable, encouraging and safe for students and their families.
Each DKSM teacher has their own approach to music teaching and will incorporate their own blend of teaching methods and techniques.
Our hope is to build an engaging, positive and fun atmosphere where the love of music can be experienced and creativity is welcomed.
List categorized by instrument:
VIOLIN
Jason Vanwynsberghe
| Not Accepting new students
| javanwynsberghe@gmail.com
Ainsley Kroeker
| Not accepting new students
| ainsleyjkroeker@gmail.com
Rochelle Drudge
| Open to inquiries
| rochelledrudge@gmail.com
CELLO
Bery Filsaime
| Accepting new students
| beryfilsaime@gmail.com
Natalie Dawe, Online
| Not accepting new students
| nat.dawe@gmail.com
BASS
Andrew Goodlett, Online
| Accepting new students
| acgoodlett@gmail.com
PIANO
Rochelle Drudge
| Not accepting new students
| rochelledrudge@gmail.com
Erin Klassen
| Accepting new students
| erinkmusic@protonmail.com
VOICE
Alyssa Hildebrand
| Open to inquiries
| lysshildebrand@gmail.com
Meagan Reimer
| Open to inquiries
| meagan.s.reimer@gmail.com
Erin Klassen
| Accepting new students
| erinkmusic@protonmail.com