Metro Moncton School of Music offers a number of wonderful programs in
various musical disciplines all geared toward enhancing the musical
skills of students in their instrument of choice.
by Heather Ferguson
As New Brunswick’s largest school of music, Metro Moncton School of Music is a dynamic force in today’s musical scene, having grown from humble roots to become one of the most outstanding schools in Atlantic Canadian musical circles. Offering a wide range of courses in voice, guitar, drums, bass, violin, piano, and theory, Metro Moncton School of Music is pleased to announce new, fully computerized programs with state-of-the-art computers in the classroom. Always on the cutting edge of innovative teaching ideas and of the latest in technology, the new approach to computerized learning serves to facilitate onsite learning as well as at-home networking by augmenting traditional forms of teaching and creating an exciting musical learning experience. As Mr. Xavier Robichaud, Director of Metro Moncton School of Music, says, “Our new computerized classrooms give us a modern approach to teaching music. Moncton is fast becoming a cultural centre as the recent success of The Rolling Stones Concert shows. With Metro Moncton School of Music, as one of the first music schools in Atlantic Canada to introduce computerized instruction, we’ve found our students to be very enthusiastic about our computerized teaching programs as they offer greater versatility in opening up wider horizons musically to students. These programs can be adapted to all instruments and while they do not replace a teacher, they are a great tool for students and teachers alike, especially since teachers can share their knowledge with each other through networking.”
The computer is a highly specialized learning tool. With five to six new computer programs offered by the Metro Moncton School of Music, there are lessons specifically designed to slow down the speed of music for greater effectiveness in teaching as the student can listen to music at various speeds. There are programs that can enable the instructor to compose music just for the student with full symphonic accompaniment in whatever style of music he or she chooses. For example, in the case of voice, a teacher can create an accompaniment to the student’s piece and transfer it to the computer so that the student can access it at home for the purpose of practice. Some programs enable music to be played directly into the computer with various sound effects added to enhance a student’s composition. There are programs that help young people to learn to read music using games which make for a fun experience by helping to enhance learning while other programs help students to write their own music. The long-term goal of Metro Moncton School of Music in incorporating computers in the classroom is to be able to have students have a learning session with great artists in larger city centres by networking through the school.
Metro Moncton School of Music is located at 388 St. George Street in the heart of the city centre. Easily accessible, its spacious premises above the La Guitare Music Store has roots that go back 25 years to 1980 when private lessons were offered at the then newly opened store by well-known area artist Regina Coté. Since then, the teaching capabilities of the establishment has grown and expanded under the auspices of Mr. Don Richard who acquired La Guitare in 1992. A music lover and graduate of Université de Moncton’s musical program, Don Richard’s love of music together with his unique entrepreneurial vision propelled him to establish Metro Moncton School of Music as a separate entity. With a mandate to offer individualized instruction tailored to each student’s needs, progress can be achieved at each student’s own rate. Stringent requirements on the part of instructors ensure the high level of education with new instructors undergoing training programs specifically designed to maintain quality in standards and to fulfill the school’s mission “to elevate the profile of Metro Moncton School of Music within the community by providing the highest level of musical education.”
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