Monday, April 15 - Thursday, April 18 + Sunday, April 28: Ballet ExamsFriday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21: Easter Weekend (HCA closed - classes resume on Monday, April 22)Sunday, April 28: HCA Concert Series presents Michael Lewin, 2pmSunday, April 28 - Saturday, June 1: HCA Gallery presents Women’s Art Association of Hamilton (WAAH) Opening Reception, 4pmSunday, May 4: Creative Futures Showcase/Auditions: 2:30-5pmSunday, May 5: Music Gala Auditions: 12:30 - 5:30 pm Sunday, May 12: HCA Concert Series presents Valerie Tryon: 2pm Monday, May 20: Victoria Day (HCA closed)Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, May 26: Young Artists Opera Weekend Master Class Saturday, May 25: 2019/2020 Pre-Registration begins. Ends on June 15.Sunday, June 2: Music Performance Class (Time TBD)Sunday, June 2: Musical Theatre Ensemble Performance, 5-6pm Saturday, June 8: Yamaha Performance Class, 3:30-4:30pm Saturday, June 8 - September: HCA Gallery presents VASE (Visual Arts Student Exhibit)Saturday, June 9: Music Performance Class (Time TBD)Saturday, June 9: Acting class performances, 5:30pm Saturday, June 15: Last Day of Classes! HCA Music Gala, 6pmSaturday, June 22: HCA Celebrates Recital, 6pm, at FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place)

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Friday: 4:00pm-9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pmHCA is closed on Sunday

We have parking spots in two different locations: GO Station

Parking lot located on MacNab St. and Hurst Pl behind our building. Look for the signs that say “GO

Station - Conservatory for the Arts.” We also have spots at 111 MacNab,

along the back of the house; to access these spots, you must

turn up the alleyway beside Royal MacNab Apartments. To avoid

receiving parking tickets, please be careful where you park on the

street and in the GO lot!

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STAFF at the HCA

Artistic Director: Vitek WinczaRegistrar & Administrative

Manager: Cristina FedeCommunications & School

Coordinator: Allison Warwick Dance Coordinator: Denise van Es Education Manager: Hanna WolfAdmin: Bev Long, Rachel More Custodian: Zeljko Marjanovic

Newsletter Design: Caroline Brown

HAMILTON CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS

Vitek Wincza, Artistic Director

HCA GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

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A Consummate Performer!

2018/2019

Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts presents

Sponsored by Mr. Robert Summers-Gill

Michael LewinSunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm

“A most sensitive and brooding performer,

witha controlled, awesomely intense style”– The Washington Post

Vitek Wincza, Artistic Director

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HCA Concert Series

HCA Members: $10/ticket for HCA families, staff, and faculty.

To take advantage of this special ticket pricing, please purchase tickets at the HCA Front Desk or phone 905-528-4020.

Spring has arrived at Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, and with the change of the season comes a of burst energy in our building.

Our ballet students have been preparing diligently for their upcoming examinations with the Society of Russian Ballet. We wish all of our young students the best of luck! Creative Futures program participants are working with Toronto-based choreographer William Yong to create a new piece of dance for our HCA Celebrates dance recital on June 22. Students are learning about the choreographic process, and creating their own pieces that will performed on May 4, as well as considered for inclusion in the HCA Celebrates Year End Recital.

The Theatre Department has been growing steadily, and we are looking forward to bringing a new Teen Creation Collective program to HCA this summer! Participants will be devising their own piece of theatre under the guidance of instructors Stephanie Hope Lawlor and Erica May-Wood, to be performed during the Hamilton Fringe Festival in July.

In addition to the Teen Creation Collective program, we are offering a number of summer camps for children at HCA this summer. From dance intensives and musical theatre programs to art explorations for students who love all of the arts, we have a full summer planned! Get active and creative

this July and August. Camp spots are limited, so we recommend booking early.

In our music department, we’re pleased to announce our upcoming Young Artists Opera Weekend Master Class in May. Serious vocal students will audition for a free spot in our workshops, and will be receiving guidance from esteemed opera artists such as John Fanning (Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Canadian Opera Company, etc) and Ariana Chris (Royal Opera House, Canadian Opera Company, New York City Opera, etc). Auditors will be

welcome to attend as well, and the program will culminate in a public recital with our master class guest artists and workshop finalists.

With many initiatives on the horizon, we welcome you to join us for our upcoming programming, and wish students the best of luck on artistic endeavours as we head into the home stretch of our 2018/19 school year!

Sincerely,

Vitek Wincza Artistic Director

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ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC EXAM RESULTSCongratulations to the following students for their successful completion of RCM Exams!

Teacher: Irina Jacob (Piano) Jared Abogadie - Level 1, First Class Honours Sara Bravo - Level 2, First Class HonoursSofia Bravo - Level 6, Honours Viktoria Covic - Level 5, HonoursRachel Daly - Level 1, First Class HonoursAlex Daly - Level 5, Honours Marla Halim - Level 2, HonoursRenelle Handa - Level 8 Theory, First Class Honours with Distinction; Level 8 Practical, First Class HonoursJasmine-Maya Justin - First Class Honours with Distinction Gabriel Tsui - Level 2, First Class Honours Zaldy Velasco - Level 2, First Class HonoursSithum Witharana - Level 1, First Class Honours

2019 IN-HOUSE

PIANO/VIOLIN EXAMS

Deadline to apply: Tues., Apr. 30 Exam Date: Fri., May 31

Congrats to Irina’s student, Cynthia Min, on receiving 3rd place in the Rotary Music Festival in two categories! (Canadian Composers & List E).

This year, we are once again offering in-house music exams. We are strongly committed to providing a warm, welcoming environment for music students while also giving them strong feedback from an external music professional. Individuals may choose to use the detailed feedback as prep for festivals, future RCM exams, and post-secondary music auditions, etc. Those who complete an in-house exam will receive a full written assessment and an HCA In-House Exam Certificate. Please speak to HCA admin or your instructor for details.

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HCA Dance Recital Tickets now on sale!

Why is studying theatre important? 1) Theatre can help you develop empathy. When building a character, you put yourself in another

person’s shoes and gain an understanding of their hopes, fears, dreams, desires, etc. 2) Strengthened interpersonal skills. In theatre, you collaborate with many different people and

personality types.

3) Increased self-confidence. Theatre class gives you continual exposure to taking creative risks and putting your ideas forward within a supportive environment.

4) Theatre gives you an opportunity to learn about many subjects to understand the context of a play that is being studied in class. For example, if a play takes place in a different historical period, it’s an opportunity to learn about a different time in human history and bring it to life!

5) It can reduce everyday stresses. Theatre class is a chance to embrace a sense of fun and play, and to use your imagination and creativity. For both children and adults, theatre provides a chance to really focus on being present in the moment.

When & where is the recital? The recital is on Saturday, June 22 at FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place), 1 Summers Lane. The show begins at 6pm. Please leave this Saturday free for student rehearsals. We will be sending more information regarding rehearsal schedule shortly.

Are all dance classes participating? No, our Pre-Creative class does not participate. Adult Ballet students who have joined the separate recital class will participate, while other Adult Ballet students will not be part of the show.

How can I purchase tickets?Please visit the Front Desk to purchase tickets, where you can also view the seating chart. All outstanding fees must be paid before purchasing. Tickets will not be released if the student has any tuition, costume, or exam fees owing. (This includes any outstanding monthly or term cheques, declined credit card payments, and returned cheques.) If you are unsure whether your account is up to date, please email the HCA Registrar, Cristina Fede, at cristina@hcarts.ca

How much are tickets?Tickets are $18 each. Due to fire code rules, everyone in the audience 2 years old + must have a ticket.

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HCA GALLERY EXHIBITIONS

Sat. Mar. 2 - Thurs. Apr. 18, 2019

Famous Living ArtistsF.L.A. Collective

Judy Blue Anderson, Liz Bates, Vicki Ferras,

Leif Peng, Wendy Peng, Sylvia Simpson

Current Exhibition

Upcoming Gallery Exhibitions"Traditions," Women's Art Association of Hamilton Sunday, April 28 - Saturday, June 1, 2019President's Tea Reception: Sunday, April 28, 4pmfollowing the HCA Concert Series presentation of Michael Lewin

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 – THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019Opening on Sunday, March 10 from 4 to 6 pm.

Judy Blue Anderson, Liz Bates, Vicki Ferras, Leif Peng, Wendy Peng, Sylvia Simpson

Famous Living Artists

F.L.A. Collective

HAMILTON CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS GALLERY PRESENTS

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Saturday, April 13, 2019 | 7PMHamilton Conservatory for the Arts126 James Street South

Silent Art Auction | Escape RoomsVinyl DJ | Tapas & Libations

Tickets: artescape2019.eventbrite.caPresale $20 | At door $25 | 19+ event

FEATURING:

in support of the charitiableorganization of

Continuing an Artistic Tradition since 1905

HAMILTON CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS

Women’s Art Association of Hamilton

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 – SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019

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2019SUMMER CAMPS

REGISTER TODAY!Visit hcarts.ca for

further details.

Date Time Fees

July 2-5 9:00am-3:30pm

$180-4 day session

July 15-19 9:00am-3:30pm

$220-5 day session

Aug 12-16 9:00am-3:30pm

$220-5 day session

NEW! HCA Teen Creation Collective Entering Gr. 8-12

Date Time Fees

July 8-19 9:00am-3:30pm

$450-10 day session

Introduction to Triple Threat Entering Gr. 1-3

Date Time Fees

July 8-12 9:00am-3:30pm

$220-5 day session

July 22-26 9:00am-3:30pm

$220-5 day session

July 29- Aug 2

9:00am-3:30pm

$220-5 day session

Triple Threat CampEntering Gr. 4-5 & 6-7

Date Time Fees

July 8-12 9:00am-3:30pm

$220-5 day session

July 22-26 9:00am-3:30pm

$220-5 day session

July 29- Aug 2

9:00am-3:30pm

$220-5 day session

NEW! Intensive Dance Entering Gr. 4-5, 6-7, 8-12

Date Time Fees

Aug 6-9 9:00am-3:30pm

$180-4 day session

NEW! Dance, Dance, Dance! Entering Gr. 1-3

Date Time Fees

Aug 6-9 9:00am-3:30pm

$180-4 day session

2019 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE

Date Time Fees

July 2-5 9:00am-12:00pm

$100-4 day session

July 8-12 9:00am-12:00pm

$120-5 day session

July 15-19 9:00am-12:00pm

$120-5 day session

July 22-26 9:00am-12:00pm

$120-5 day session

July 29-Aug 2

9:00am-12:00pm

$120-5 day session

Aug 6-9 9:00am-12:00pm

$100-4 day session

Aug 12-16 9:00am-12:00pm

$120-5 day session

Kinder Arts ExplorationEntering JK/SK

Children’s Arts Exploration Entering Gr. 1-3 & 4-6

HAMILTON CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS

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