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VANCOUVER ISLAND MUSIC WORKSHOP

Retreat and Workshop dates for 2012 (7th year)
Updated , Jan. 20th 2012 - PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS WEBSITE

If you’re looking for somewhere to get started in music, hone your musical skills or kick start yourself back into music after a period of time away from it, you’ve found the right place in the Vancouver Island Music Workshop.
The Mission of the Vancouver Island Music Workshop:
To provide an unforgettable weekend of music making and instruction within a supportive community and in a magical setting for a wide selection of instruments and voices.

past seminar leaders & courses from 2011
NEW DATES
FOR 2012
NEW
EARLYBIRD RATES

Retreat May 11,12,13
Workshop Sept 7,8,9
List of Seminar leaders for 2012 coming soon

... both at Seven Springs Resort
The Retreat
...is a weekend of endless music making,
but with no paid seminar leaders,
(The Retreat has the same facilities and incredible food as the Workshop).
Dates May 11, 12, 13, 2012.

Annual September Workshop
...at Seven Springs Resort Sept. 7, 8, 9, 2012

Registration Forms

What is VIMW?
VIMW is a weekend in musical heaven, away from everyday distractions, in a beautiful setting, with musical friends. At the weekend event lessons in acoustic styles (bluegrass, blues, swing, folk) and on various instruments (eg: guitar, mandolin, fiddle) and at various skill levels, from beginner to advanced will be offered. The instruction will be provided by talented, experienced and passionately musical seminar leaders.

Can I bring amplified instruments to VIMW?

We respectfully ask our students and seminar leaders at the camp not to bring amplified instruments with the exception of electric pianos and lap steel guitars. This is because the “spill” of sound between areas will disrupt nearby seminars.

 

So, what do I get at VIMW for my money?

At the camp you’ll get:

  1. A home made soup (no Campbell’s for us) and sandwich dinner on Friday night (vegetarian and omnivorous choices are available).
  2. Gourmet snacks at about 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
  3. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
  4. Eight hours of instruction in a variety of areas by seminar leaders, many of whom are professional musicians.
  5. A concert that you’d pay for elsewhere.
  6. A chance to make more music than you’ve possibly made in a long time with a host of other musical fanatics just like you and,
  7. A chance to join a musical community in which friendships are made that last a lifetime.
    Registration Forms
    and Contact Information
    for Retreat and Workshop
    EMAIL:

    info@vancouverislandmusicworkshop.com

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