COLUMBUS CENTRE
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
The Columbus Centre School of Music is committed to the development and diffusion of music both within the Italian–Canadian community and the community at large. Our music school gives students the opportunity to explore their musical passion. Our instructors have a breadth of musical periods, genres and varied teaching techniques. Our instructors cater to each individual interest, whether the aim is for leisurely fun or for preparation for the Royal Conservatory of Music and school-entry exams.
We offer a wide variety of music lessons that are open to anyone of any skill level. Our seasonal one-on-one private lessons are taught by our professional instructors. For over 30 years, our music program has developed into one of the most prominent in the community, and the progress of our students is widely admired by those who attend our two annual recitals.
In addition to in-person classes, the Columbus Centre School of Music is also offering online music classes! Our music instructors will be teaching private lessons virtually via apps such as ZOOM, Facetime or Skype. Open to new and existing students. To inquire about virtual lessons, please contact:
Music Scholarship Program
The Columbus Centre School of Music is proud to offer a music scholarship program. Music students will receive awards recognizing their exceptional talent, dedication and passion for music. The scholarships, which provide students with monies towards future Columbus Centre School of Music tuition fees, reinforce the school’s commitment to developing musical growth in children’s lives.
Full Year Early Bird Registration
2024/2025 Programs and Pricing
Private Lessons (available in-person and online, for both children and adults)
- Saxophone
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Violin
- Vocal
- Piano
- Guitar
- Drums
- Music Production
- Ukulele
- Accordion
| Class Time (Price per class) | Single Class | Fall Term (13 Weeks) | Winter Term (10 Weeks) | Spring Term (12 Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $38.50 | $500.50 | $385.00 | $462.00 |
| 45 minutes | $50.50 | $656.50 | $505.00 | $606.00 |
| 60 minutes | $65.00 | $845.00 | $650.00 | $780.00 |
| Terms | Program Dates | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | Monday, September 16, 2024 - Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 13 Weeks |
| Winter Term | Monday, January 6, 2025 - Sunday, March 23, 2025* | 10 Weeks |
| Spring Term | Monday, March 31, 2025 - Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 12 Weeks |
Meet Your Instructors
Musician and Tenor Joshua Clemenger has a passion for making music and loves helping students find the same joy! With a Masters in opera from The University of Toronto and an extensive professional resume, Joshua’s teachings include guitar, voice, piano, drums, ukulele and music production.
A Trinidad National Music Festival prizewinner, Ms. Mendez hosted her own radio show “Cherry Sings” on Radio Trinidad as a teenager. After singing for Marion Anderson in Trinidad, Ms. Anderson’s accompanist Franz Rupp, recommended Ms. Mendez to participate in the Marion Anderson Vocal Competition in Philadelphia. An influential figure in the New York music scene, Mr. Rupp also recommended Ms. Mendez to Lotte Leonard at the the Mannes College of Music in New York City where Ms. Mendez was given a scholarship. Ms. Mendez continued her studies at the University of Toronto. Her teacher was baritone Louis Quilico. She also studied with Daniel Ferro (The Juilliard School) and Shirley Verrett(The University of Michigan). She has appeared in concert at the White Mountains Festival in New Hampshire, Queen’s Hall in Trinidad, the Purcell Room in London England, and the Gubbio Festival in Italy. Her first Toronto role was in the Theatre Fountainhead production “Africa in the Caribbean”. Ms. Mendez also won Queens of the Bands in the Caribana festival and later served as a judge in the calypso competition. As the founder of ArsMusica Community Concerts, Ms. Mendez has presented a series of concerts since 1994 at Heliconian Hall, The Arts & Letters Club, University of Toronto Hart House, York University, The Columbus Centre, The Church of St. George the Martyr, St. Michaels and All Angels, The 1st Unitarian Congregation, Orangeville Opera House, The Stone Church, and Mt. Dennis United Church.
As an educator, Ms. Mendez has taught a diverse and successful group of voice students from the opera, music theater, theater, and film genres including Victor Micallef (The Tenors), Ryan Harper, Brainerd Blyden-Taylor (Nathaniel Dett Chorale) and even comedian Jim Carrey!
Ms. Mendez has also served as a guest soloist with Coro San Marco at the Laval Quebec Choral Festival and the Singing Together Festival (A celebration of cultural diversity through choral music). In 2015, in collaboration with the Singing Together Festival, Ms. Mendez successfully led a 40 member choir tour to Italy with her son Colin Mendez Morris and Maestro Daniele Colla, culminating with appearances at the Cantus Angeli Choral Festival and a tour along the Amalfi coast.
Registration
Columbus Centre School of Music welcomes back returning and new students – both children and adults. We are committed to the level of instruction we provide and will work together to place you or your child with the appropriate instructor based on your needs and interest. Registration for music programs is ongoing. If there is a particular day, time or instrument you wish to learn, please contact the Arts, Youth & Culture Department.
Online Registration
New Students: Click “Register” and fill out the registration form and parent/student information, then select a class you wish to enroll in.
Currently enrolled families: To log in, enter the email address you gave us on your registration form or created when you registered online or you CLICK “Forgot my Password” and you will be guided on how to create a new password.
Registration is complete when the online registration and payment have been received and processed by the Arts, Youth & Culture Department. Lessons will not begin until registration is complete. Please enter any applicable promo codes, before checkout.
Payment due in full, upon registration. We accept credit cards, debit, cheques and cash (exact amount). NSF cheques will be charged a $30.00 service charge. Payments must be re-submitted within 48 hours. Payments are accepted in full or in 3 installments.
Discounts
5% discount on additional siblings.
5% multiple instrument discount if taking two or more instruments.
Discounts cannot be combined.
Full year registrants (music private lessons): Tiered refund policy (before fourth lesson). Inquire for full details.
The Arts, Youth & Culture department reserves the right to change program dates, times, rooms and instructors during the year. We will strive to provide two weeks notice.
For more information, please contact:
Joshua Clemenger
Arts & Culture Coordinator
Email: jclemenger@villacharities.com