Academy
Ages 13 - 18
 Academy participants enjoy music growth through challenging and enriched musical encounters.
For students interested in serious music study, the Academy Program includes private lessons, performance lectures and participation in large and small ensembles. Instruction is available in all orchestral instruments and in collaborative piano and voice.
Private lessons and ensemble coaching are part of the daily routine. Students will have the opportunity for both solo performance with collaboration and chamber ensemble performance. Practice rooms are available.
Presented by guest lecturers and faculty members, lectures and seminars address issues of interest to musicians. Topics include Preparing for an Audition, Performance Anxiety, Performance Practice, Improvisation and Interpretation.
A Mock Audition allows the student an opportunity to experience the logistics and emotion involved in auditioning. A written critique will be given to assist the student in developing a strong presentation.
Through special arrangement with Conservatory Canada, Academy students can achieve Theory credits, Grades 1, 2, 3, 4. These credits are requirements for completion of certification of Grades 5,6,7,8 though Conservatory Canada and the Royal Conservatory. Theory credits are pre-requisites for all university music programs. An written exam will be given at the end of the Academy session.
Conservatory Canada credits are transferrable for Royal Conservatory accreditation.
It is the goal of the Academy Program to offer the student musician an opportunity to manage performance through training and experience.
Leaders In Training
Ages 14 - 16
 The Leaders in Training Program is the first step in Symphony Summer Camp's staff training.
LIT graduates are invited to volunteer at camp as apprentices in the next camp year. They may earn the volunteer hours required for high school graduation.
In the years following, they are invited to apply for paid positions at camp.
The Leaders in Training Program is an intense five-week curriculum designed to create competence and confidence gained through opportunities of responsibility and accomplishment.
Week 1
 Workshops are presented on group dynamics, leadership styles and ethics, listening skills, program planning, pedagogy techniques and conflict resolution. Health, safety and behaviour issues will be addressed through guest presentations on first aid, epi-pen administration, ADHD and epilepsy.
All participants will acquire CPR and first aid certification during training.
Week 2 and 3
During the Junior session of Niagara Symphony Summer Music Camp, LIT participants will have the opportunity to assist teaching faculty in the classroom and to support younger musicians through coaching.
They will plan and supervise camper activities.
Week 4 and 5
Participation in the Academy Program willl strengthen music perfomance skills. A student's study and performance will be reinforced by the experience and knowledge gained as a leader during the previous weeks.
Acceptance in the LIT program is by interview. Enrollment is limited to 20.
The LIT program offers career insight through involvement with children and their development. Supported by staff and faculty, LITs can feel secure in their experience.
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