Music and artsFall, winter and spring seasons SEPTEMBER 2015 – JUNE 2016

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Music and art programsWe offer fee-for-service music and art programs for children and youth with special needs, up to the age of 21 and their siblings.

• Groupprograms,1:1musictherapyandadaptedmusiceducation• Groupartprogramsincludedancetheatre,music,paintandclay• NEWcombinedmusicandartprogramsonsomelong/holidayweekends

Please see program information for specific age requirements and program descriptions.

Our staffAll programs are run by accredited music therapists and teachers, and professional artists who specialize in designing and leading programs.

Registration processPrint out and complete a registration form, found on our websiteatwww.hollandbloorview.ca/artsandreturnitbymail,hand delivery or fax. To protect you and your child’s personal health information, please do not e-mail the form.

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospitalc/oMusicandArts150 Kilgour Rd.Toronto,ONM4G1R8

Fax:(416)422-7037

Group programs and 1:1 supportGroupprogramshaveeightto12participants.Participantsmustbeable to successfully participate in a structured group. If a participant requiresdedicated1:1support,thefamilywillbeaskedtoprovideit.

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Confirming your child’s spotAfter we receive your enrollment form, you will receive a confirmation and payment receipt in the mail, or we may call you to find out more specificinformationaboutyourchild.NewparticipantswilleitherattendaMusicTherapyAssessmentoraProgramOrientationVisit(forartprogramsonly).Programsmaynotrunifaminimumenrollmentlevel is not achieved. We will confirm this with you a minimum of two weekspriortothestartoftheseason.Ifprogramsarefull,youwillbeinformed that your child is on the waitlist for the next available spot.

Season Registration deadlineFallseason:SeptembertoDecember August28,2015Winterseason:JanuarytoMarch December25,2015Springseason:ApriltoJune April1,2016

Cancellation policyTo receive a refund, participants must withdraw from a seasonal programatleasttwoweekspriortotheprogramstartdate.A$50servicechargebeingdeducted.Forcancellationslessthantwoweekspriorto the start of the season, the full program cost will be charged.

Contact usIfyouhavequestions,pleasecallusat416-425-6220ext.3317or send an e-mail to musicandart@hollandbloorview.ca.

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FallSept. 12 – Dec. 2012weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs Sept.26–27,Oct.10–12

Winter Jan. 9 – Apr. 38weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs Feb.13–15, Mar.12–18and25–27

Spring Apr. 16 – June 268weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs May21–23and27–29

Music

Music therapy assessment

Assessment is the first step in our music process. It allows a chance to understand how the client functions within a musical environment and how music can help realize their potential. To enquire about music therapy assessment details please contact the program administrator.

Age up to 21

After registration, you will be called directly to schedule the assessment

$80 One session up to 45 minutes, year round

Music therapy

Musictherapyisusedtopromotethechild’scognitive,social,physical,and psychosocial health and wellbeing. Accredited music therapists use music and musical elements to encourage self-awareness, creative expression, communication and learning. In group therapy settings, music is also used to help facilitate interaction with peers.

Age up to 21

One-on-one music therapy Up to 30 mins. per session

Fall $630 (12 sessions)Winter $420 (8 sessions)Spring: $420 (8 sessions)

Request times: Tuesdays to Fridays 3 – 7 p.m. Saturdays to Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Group music therapy 45 mins. per session

Fall: $330 (12 sessions)Winter: $220 (8 sessions)Spring: $220 (8 sessions)

Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.

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Adapted music education

Learn to play an instrument! Clients can choose from a variety of traditional and adapted instruments and innovative music technology. Instruments include:theVirtualMusicalInstrument(VMI)*,piano,guitar,voice,violin,percussionandukulele.Differentteachingmethodsareused,includingelementsoftheSuzukimethodandtheFigurenotesnotationsystem.

*TheVMIismusicsoftwaredevelopedatHollandBloorview.TheprogramallowsmusicianstoseethemselvesonaTVscreenwithcolourfulshapesandobjectsthatmakedifferentmusicalsoundswhentouched.Whenthemusician moves through the shapes on the screen, music is produced.

Age 4 – 21

Request times: Tuesdays to Fridays 3 – 7 p.m. Saturdays to Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fall: $420 (12 sessions)Winter: $280 (8 sessions)Spring: $310 (8 sessions + recital)

Music Together® within therapy group*

For young children, siblings and their parents, this group program helps children with special needs communicate, improve focus, self-control and interact with their peers in a safe and rewarding music therapy setting.

*Familiescansignupforindividual(notinagroupformat)sessions,forthesamecostas1:1musictherapy

Age Up to 7

Child participant and parent

Sundays 10:15 or 11:15 a.m.

Fall: $370 (12 sessions)Winter: $245 (8 sessions)Spring: $245 (8 sessions)

Each additional child $100

Cancellations:Pleasenotethat1:1adaptedmusiceducationandtherapyrequire24-hourcancellationnoticetoreschedule,otherwisethesessionisforfeit. The sessions must be completed within a single season and cannot be carried over to the next season. At the beginning of a season, the music instructorortherapistwilltalktoyouaboutoptionsforusingthemake-upweek.

Building community music group

Takingplaceduringprofessionaldevelopmentweekends,whenothermusicprograms are off, this is a fun, musician-led group offering participants opportunity to meet others, sample new instruments, explore interests and jam to a variety of musical styles. An assessment is not required for this program.

Age 6 – 18

Saturday, February 27, 2016, 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.

$25 $25

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Arts

Drum circle

Come together in a circle of rhythm, rhymes, beats, friends and folly. Participants will have the opportunity to play with a range of percussive devices.Theprogramtakesplaceinthestudiooroutside,weatherpermitting.

Ages 13 – 21

17 – 21

Fall $260Winter $175Spring $175

Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Saturdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

FallSept. 19 – Dec. 1912weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs Oct.10–12

Winter Jan. 9 – Mar. 118weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs Feb.13–15

Spring Apr. 16 – June 188weeks +makeupweek

There will be no programs May21–23

NewparticipantstoartprogramswillbescheduledtocomeinforaProgramOrientationVisitbeforebeingconfirmedinaspot.

Drum and dance

This program offers an opportunity for playful exploration of music, movement and dance. While having opportunity to play with rhythm and beats of drumming, participants can express themselves through movement and music appreciation.

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Ages 4-12

Fall $260Winter $175Spring $175

Thursdays, 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Art Program Orientation VisitsTheProgramOrientationVisitisfornew(i.e.thechildhasneverparticipatedinaHollandBloorviewartprogrambefore)participantsregisteringinartprograms. All new participants will be scheduled to come in for a visit, meet with our team and see the program space. It’s an opportunity for us to provide families with an overview of the program and ensure that we can properly meet your child’s needs. These visits help us learn how to provide the best possible experience for your child in our unique program environment.

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Ages 13 – 21

Fall $260Winter $175Spring $175

Fridays 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Dance theatre

Participants will enjoy being creative together through a playful exploration of movement, dance, drama and visual art. At the end of the session, a performance-sharing piece will celebrate this warm and inclusive social opportunity for self-expression.

Arts xpress

Interact and play through music, visual arts, drama, stories and sensory activities.

Paint and clay

Artists offer ceramics and painting to the participants in a dynamic environment encouraging individual creativity and imagination.

Ages 4 – 12

Ages 6 –12

Ages 13 – 21

Fall $260Winter $175Spring $175

Fall $260Winter $175Spring $175

Saturdays 10:30 a.m – 12 p.m.

Saturdays 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Saturdays 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Ages 8 – 16

Fall $260Winter $175Spring $175

Fridays 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Puppet and drama

Dramaandstoryprovideopportunitytoexploretheatreandroleplay techniques while participants create characters and bring them to life with puppetry.

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Long weekend programs (music and art) Music and art family programs

Combiningtheuniqueskillsetofthemusicianandtheartisttoofferparticipating families a complete hands-on creative experience with varying themes.

Age 4 – 12

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving weekend, October 10, 2015Family Day weekend, February 13, 2016Easter weekend, March 26, 2016Victoria Day weekend, May 21, 2016

Per 2-hour session:

Child and parent: $50Family (max. 4 people): $100

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March break dance

Act!Sing!Dance!Thisprogramwillofferdanceandmovementactivities, drama and music and performance opportunities. Joinusforaweekofcreativemovementandcelebration.

Ages 13 – 21

Winter $300Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Winter only: March 14-18, 2016

Kindler project

AcollaborationwiththeUniversityofToronto’sMedicalSchoolconnectingmedicalstudents,SpiralGardenstaff,andyouth/youngadultsinart,musicandcommunity-making.

Ages 17 – 21

Winter no costTuesdays 6:30 – 8 p.m.