Performing Arts

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A Note Above Music School

At A Note Above School of Music, the dedicated and qualified teachers focus on the needs and interests of their students, regardless of age or musical ability. The school offers the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (RCM) programme, Kindermusik, and various method programs in private and group lessons for: Brass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Theory, Violin, and Vocal. A qualified teacher for the SUZUKI method of Violin, for either private or group lessons is also on staff

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Senior Band                                                  Statement

The Senior Band is comprised of church members who commenced participating in their teenage years. Consisting of brass instruments and percussion, a complete ensemble performs at Sunday services, in nursing homes and other special events throughout the year. They are lead by a Bandmaster who selects the music, trains the group during their weekly rehearsal and arranges engagements for the Band. The current Bandmaster is Mr. Robert Taylor. The music played includes a wide variety of selections that is pleasing to all ages, from contemporary to the classics.

As stated in the Orders and Regulations for Bands & Songster Brigades, it is the bands duty ‘to proclaim the Army’s message: salvation of souls’.  A Salvation Army bandsman proclaims that message through the medium of music.  The venue may be a Salvation Army church service, a hospital, a park, a nursing home or a mall, the aim of the band remains the same – to praise and Glorify God through music, to draw individuals into a closer relationship with Him. Commitment is a necessary prerequisite not only to the Band but also to the Lord as both go hand in hand. To be an effective ministry, the bandsman must experience a personal relationship with Christ. “I have not much to give thee, Lord, For that great love which made thee mine: I have not much to give thee, Lord, But all I have is Thine. Songwriter Richard Slater reminds us that our talents are given of God.  Using these talents to reach others and bring them into His fold is something that the bandsmen of Winterberry Heights consider it a privilege to do. We praise God for the universal language of music.

Date of Picture - May 2009
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Senior Choir

The Songsters or Senior Choir is comprised of church members who commence participating in their teenage years. Men and women form a complete ensemble that sings at Sunday services, in nursing homes and other special events throughout the year. They are lead by a Songster Leader who selects the music, trains the group during their weekly rehearsal and arranges engagements for the Songsters. The music used includes a variety that suits all ages, from contemporary to the classics.  Right now there is no songsters but special music is provided in it's place.

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Contemporary Praise and Worship

While the church has a rich history of music that goes back more than 200 years to the days of the Reformation, this group focuses on music that is more contemporary in style and nature. They employ the use of keyboards, stringed instruments, brass instruments and a variety of percussion instruments; along with a full range of vocals. Each Sunday they add to the worship experience at Winterberry.

Youth Band

Our church uses music extensively and runs programs for all ages. As early as possible we teach our young people how to read music, play instruments and sing in a choir. As they mature, theory is also taught, which helps them grow both at their music activities in the church and also at school. If your children would like to learn more about these music programs, please contact us and we'll be glad to discuss the opportunities with you.