At the University of Lethbridge, our educational band retreats are:

• Taught by musicians of the highest calibre, with instrument-specific instruction
• A friendly learning environment and a memorable experience filled with challenges, inspiration and music!
• Made to inspire students to appreciate the arts, motivate them to play and teach them to incorporate music into their lives
• Adapted to suit your needs with costs based on number of clinicians, contact hours and options chosen

Now booking 2023-24 Band Retreats:

• Contact breeanne.fuller@uleth.ca today to reserve your date.  A $200 deposit may be required during peak times, to hold your date.

Available Schedule Options

Option 1: Full Day Retreat

• Arrival on Campus: 8:45 a.m. 
• Sectional/Masterclass: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
• Mini Recital by Clinicians: 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
• Sectional/Masterclass: 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
• Lunch (extra charges will apply, or you can bring your own): 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. 
• Full Rehearsal with our Guest Conductor: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
• Departure: 2:00 p.m. (or add swimming and/or campus tour to extend your time on campus)

Option 2: Half Day Retreat (Masterclass)

• Arrival on Campus: 8:45 a.m. 
• Sectional/Masterclass: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
• Mini Recital by Clinicians: 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
• Sectional/Masterclass: 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
• Available Add-Ons: Drumming Workshop from 12-1:30, OR Campus Tour, OR Swimming

Option 3: Half Day Retreat (Guest Conductor)

• Arrival on Campus: 8:45 a.m. 
• Full Rehearsal with our Guest Conductor: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 
• Available Add-Ons: Drumming Workshop from 12-1:30, OR Campus Tour, OR Swimming

Costs

• Based on number of clinicians and contact hours:
  • Example: Option 1, with 6 clinicians (flute, clarinet, sax, trumpet, low brass and percussion), and a guest conductor, would be: $1370.00. 
  • For Option 1, in addition to this, we can offer catered lunch (Pizza or Burger meals), for around $10.00/person.

“The workshops were superbly organized and provided an excellent educational experience for everyone.  The kids had lots of fun throughout the day and the combination of musical sectionals, recitals, masterclasses and swimming made the day complete.”

                                  - Brian Thorlacius, Director of Bands,
                                    Queen Elizabeth Junior-Senior High School, Calgary, AB

Located right downtown at Casa, the U of L Conservatory of Music is in the perfect location to offer customized workshops to schools and businesses. This can be great team-building exercises for employees, or a fun field trip for schools.

We have an extensive collection of world percussion instruments, and a very large rehearsal space. Drumming clinics are especially fun, and can be done with absolutely no music experience. Our percussion instructor, Marc Vantol (B.Mus), can offer customized experiences based on interest and experience.

Call us to set something up today! 403-329-2304 or music.conservatory@uleth.ca

Let us bring our beginner violin program right to your school!

The University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music has limited spots still available to send our Suzuki certified strings instructor right to your school for group violin lessons for your students! You suggest the day and time, we book you into our schedule, and we create the course for your students to register in! Schools can pay us directly or we can set up an online course for your students to register and pay individually. The minimum number of students required is 15 (instrument rentals are also available).

Our instructor will come to your school each week to teach your students, between October, 2023 – April, 2024 (the program includes 20 lessons). You just need to provide the space for these groups lessons in your school. During the school year, we can work with your school to schedule performances or learn repertoire to integrate into your concert plans! 

Email Music.Conservatory@uleth.ca to reserve your school’s spot today.

The deadline for schools to reserve this program is September 9, 2023. We will then send information for you to distribute to your students, and aim to start lessons October 8 (or once the minimum numbers have been achieved).