Summer Camps Schedule Set Posted April 24, 2022 - We have a great lineup of summer music camps planned for 2022, with camps offered at both our Carstairs and Didsbury studios. We've got Rhythm section training, Camps for Jazz, Woodwind, Brass, Violin, Drum Set, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar - and a Disney Camp as well! Details on our SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS BROCHURE. Check out the SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS SCHEDULE to see what will fit into your schedule.
Rhythm Section Workshop! Posted March 16, 2022 - With MiJoGard Music, Top Note Music is hosting a Rhythm Section Workshop on Saturday, May 14th from 10 am to 2:30 pm at the Zion Church in Didsbury. This is for drummers, bassists, guitarists, and pianists of all ages. Click here for details, then Register Online for the "Rhythm Section Clinic" before Friday, April 29th. Tuition is $80 and we will focus on skills and concepts that relate to playing in the rhythm section of any style of band or ensemble.
Jazz Band Started! Posted March 8, 2022 - The Top Note Jazz Band is being directed by Mike Gardner of MiJoGard Music. We started on Tuesday March 8th and will continue each Tuesday from 7:30 - 8:30 pm at the Carstairs Top Note Music School, 1126 Osler Street. This band will bring together musicians with prior experience playing who enjoy Jazz band. Please register on the Top Note Music Website under TN Jazz Band.
Accepting Registrations for Fall Lessons! Posted August 23, 2020 - We are very happy to be offering FALL MUSIC LESSONS once again. We offer in-person and online lessons, whichever the student is most comfortable with. Top Note is proud to offer continuation of music lessons in Didsbury Top Note at 2029 - 19th Avenue (where we have been for about 45 years), and in Carstairs Top Note at 1126 Osler Street. Any questions, call or text Teena at 403-390-2002, or send an e-mail to topnotemusic2019@gmail.com.
Top Marks and Scholarships! Posted November 5, 2020 - Wow! This year Top Note Music School has an incredible amount of Cash scholarships from the Olds & District Music Teachers Association for students getting top marks on their Royal Conservatory of Music Exams! Thank you sponsors! These students are thrilled! Way to go super stars!
These are the winners for the 2019-2020 year of Music at Top Note Music School |
Garrett Black on Piano A |
Ben Holliday on Piano A |
Kai Morrison on Piano B1 |
Jesse Benkie on Piano 1 |
James Cochran on Piano 2 |
Maiya Rosenke on Piano 3 |
Georgia Holliday on Piano 3 |
Brandon Holliday on Piano 4 |
Georgia Holliday on Piano 4 |
Joe Wiwcharuk on Piano 5 |
Morgan Spence on Percussion 12 |
Brekyn Goodwin on Percussion 1 |
Walter Jensen on Percussion 2 |
Joey Cochran on Tuba 2 |
Camille Labreque for Violin 4 |
Tyler Kidd for Percussion 8 |
Wesley Wilks for Percussion 8 |
Joe Wiwcharuk for Theory 5 |
Sophie Anning for Theory 6 |
Tyler Kidd for Theory 7 |
1 - Kai Morrison also won a Gold Medal from Royal Conservatory of Canada for Top Marks in Alberta 2 - Morgan Spence also won a Gold Medal from the Royal Conservatory for Top Marks in Alberta |
Congratulations for these incredible marks all over 80 percent. Everyone listed will be receiving a cash prize for their incredible work through the pandemic to continue their music education!
Drum Instructional Books For Sale Teena Trick-Wilks, owner of Top Note Music School, has written FIVE amazing workbooks for developing drummers, "Drummer's Action Books". Those books are now available to purchase online. Please click here for details.
2A Community Band Did you play in a band when you were younger? Itching to haul out that trumpet or trombone, flute or clarinet again? Well, now's your chance! Initiated by Teena Trick-Wilks from Top Note Music School, the 2A Community Band is an adult, all levels, community band. More Information Here
Need Tutoring? Top Note Music School is very pleased to provide Private Tutoring with Pamela Robertson, BSc and BEd. Tutoring is available for Elementary or Middle School students in all subjects, and Science 10, Chemistry 20 & 30, Biology 20 & 30, and Math 9 and 10. Call or text 403-390-2002, or e-mail topnotemusic2019@gmail.com for details. In 2013, Top Note Music School was nominated as Didsbury's Small Business of the Year. |