Summer Music Intensive
AUGUST 7-17TH, 2024
Click to Apply for the 2024 Summer Music Intensive!
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What is the MMP Summer Music Intensive?
The Summer Music Intensive (SMI) inspires young musicians to explore their passion for artistry and music through 10 days of personalized & curated 1-on-1 lessons, educational group classes, and performance opportunities! After honing their skills throughout the week with top-notch instructors, our Marigolds will be able to show off their talents in our Final Showcase Concert! This year, we will be live-streaming a concert being held on the Walter Hall stage in the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto on August 17th!
Our student-centered programming makes us unique! We hire a diverse pool of emerging and industry professional faculty after we meet our successful SMI applicants – this ensures the individual wants and needs of each participant are met! Stay tuned to see our current and past SMI Faculty!
Who is it for?
The SMI is for singers, pianists, and songwriters aged 14-18. Priority is given to Black & Indigenous youth and those with financial barriers. However, MMP is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in all of our programming, and we encourage EVERYONE to apply – regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or religion.
What to expect from the Summer Music Intensive
Piano &
Voice Lessons
Work with a professional music educator on developing your singing or piano skills while exploring music you enjoy.
Composing
& Songwriting
Whether you want to write a classical string quartet or lay down tracks, our instructors will help you notate or record that next tune you have in your head!
Careers
in Music
Hear from some local musicians who are making their living in the music industry on and off the stage. You might even see yourself being involved in the arts in a different way!
Movement
& Improvisation
Enjoy getting in tune with your body to improve your music making and overall mental and physical health. Have fun breaking out of your comfort zone!
Advocacy
Workshops
Guest speakers will share ways of showing up for others, standing up for yourself, and creating better music environments as a member of the arts community.
Life
Coaching
Work 1-on-1 with a life coach to help you realize your strengths, interests and personal and professional goals.
Explore
Traditions
Learn, listen to, or share music from your own music culture or from others’!
Music
Theory
Try your hand at boosting your music knowledge with a fun, approachable way to learn some music fundamentals for any musician!
How to Get Involved
Youth
Applications close May 1st, 2024. This is a fully-funded experience, meaning there are no fees for applying or participating.
All applicants will know their acceptance status by May 15th, 2024.
Due to limited resources, not every applicant may be accepted this year. Past applicants also are not guaranteed an acceptance.
Faculty & Volunteers
We would love to hear from you if you see yourself as a good fit for working with our Marigolds.
If you are a professional or emerging musician, educator, or artist who prioritizes anti-racist and anti-oppressive pedagogy, please send us a message.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us through the form on our Contact Page or DM us on our Instagram!
