Nicholas began his life-long musical journey with Pre-school music. His first class was in September of 1991. He was 6 years old. He began taking piano one year later in 1992. Nicholas is now working to complete his grade 10 practical exam. He has won many musical awards over the years. Nicholas was the top performer for his grade level several times at the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival and he has been invited to play on the "Concert of the Stars". Nicholas also plays trumpet at school and he has had the privilege of traveling with the Senior Band. He especially loves jazz music. Nicholas plans to continue his musical studies at University next year.

"Starting in the music Pre-School program, I was introduced to the rhythms and sounds of music. From this program, I developed a fascination for the piano, which lead to a passion for music. This passion has carried me through High School and will continue to do so through University. Music should be a part of everybody's life and I am glad that I had such a great start."

Nicholas (18 years old)
September 2003

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Sarah began Music for the "Bear-y" Young in September 1987. She was 4 years old! She started piano lessons with Darlene Irwin in 1990 at 7 years of age. Through the years, Sarah has been involved in many musical activities. She competed each year in the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival. She has completed many Conservatory exams, the last one being her Grade 8 piano just before she left for University. She also played trumpet in her high school band. Sarah plans to continue her musical studies. Her current goal is to complete her Grade 9 piano.

"Pre-School Music gave me a great 'first impression' of music because it was such a fun and inviting environment. I can still remember going around pretending to be a bear, sitting on our little carpets, writing rests and "baby bear" notes in my notebook. Pre-school was important because it gave me an enthusiasm for music! Right now I'm at Wilfred Laurier University. I'm still taking music courses and will graduate with a minor in music. I have definitely found my music background to come in handy!! I'm also working towards my Grade 9 piano. One day I'd love to teach music and also conduct a band. Music has opened many doors in my life."

Sarah (20 years old)
September 2003

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Michael began attending Pre-school classes in September of 1994. He was only 3 years old. He began his piano training at 4 and a half years old. Michael has won many awards for his music throughout his years of study. He has played on the Concert of the Stars for the festival several times. This past year, he was the top grade 8 piano student for the Barrie Music Festival. He represented the Barrie Music Festival at the Provincial competition held in Hamilton in June of 2003. He also completed his Grade 8 piano in the same month and received a mark of 87%. He is now 12 years old and continuing his studies in Grade 9.

"My name is Michael and I am 12 years old.
I have just completed my grade 8 piano exam in the summer of 2003. I started Pre-school music (Music for the Bear-y Young) when I was only three years old and began to play the piano at the age of 4 and a half. Music for the Bear-y Young has helped me all throughout my years of piano. It introduced me to notes, rhythm and beat. I still remember the alligator, which represented four eighth notes, and the baby bear, which represented two eighth notes and a quarter note. I really enjoyed Mrs. Irwin as my Piano teacher all these years."

Michael (12 years old)
September 2003

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D'Arcy started Pre-school in 1993. She was 4 years old. She is now in Grade 7 piano. D'Arcy loves to perform. She has won many awards at the Barrie Music Festival for piano performance throughout her years of study. She plans to do her Grade 7 piano exam in June 2004.

"Pre-School was great.
It started my love for music at the age of just 3. It was a very enjoyable experience, with a fun atmosphere. We got to have fun with toys and stuffed animals, play games and learn the basics of music with great kids and an awesome teacher!!"

D'Arcy (14 years old)
September 2003

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Michelle started Pre-school music classes when she was 5 years old. She is now 15 years old and she just completed her Grade 5 piano exam. She plans to continue her musical studies.

"When I was 4 or 5 years old, I always had an interest in music! Then when I was 5, my Mom put me in the Pre-School music program. I remember it being lots of fun and I made new friends. That's where I was inspired about music and I decided that I would like to play the piano."

Michelle (15 years old)
September 2003

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Magella started Pre-school music classes in September of 1999 when she was 5 years old. She is now 9 years old and she is continuing to enjoy her piano studies.

"Hi. My name is Magella. I was "Bear-y" young when I started Pre-School Music lessons. The "Bear-y" best part of the program was the musical sharing time. Each week, we brought in a toy that represented something to do with music ie something that had a certain number of beats. Mrs. Irwin says that music comes from the heart!!"

Magella (9 years old)
September 2003

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Lindsay & Kayla started in Pre-school music in 1998 when they were just 3 years old. They are now 8 years old and in Pre-Grade 1 piano. They enjoy playing the piano very much.

"I liked music because it helped me start to learn how to play the piano."

Lindsay (8 years old)
September 2003

"I like playing the different instruments with all the other kids. I also like all Mrs. Irwin's puppets. Because of that I can now play the piano!"

Kayla (8 years old)
September 2003

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