Program Information

Senior Academy: The Senior Academy currently accepts students ages 14 to 18 in the disciplines of strings, piano, voice, woodwinds, horn, and classical guitar. Students typically graduate at the end of high school. However, members of The Taylor Academy who wish to take an extra year between their secondary and postsecondary education to focus on music studies are encouraged to do so, and may request permission to complete an extra year in The Taylor Academy. Activities typically take place on Friday evenings and Saturdays. 

Core Curriculum

Private Lessons
When: Various (arranged at the convenience of the teacher and student)
Students receive 30 hours of private lessons with a Taylor Academy faculty member during the Academic year. Students are assigned to a teacher's studio upon entry to The Taylor Academy, through consultation with the Director.

Performance Class
When: Friday
Masterclasses with highly esteemed visiting guest artists provide valuable performance experience and mentorship opportunities for student performers and their peers. Senior Academy students have opportunities to perform in masterclasses throughout the academic year. Other performance-related seminars may take place on weeks where no masterclass is scheduled. Senior Academy voice performance classes also include sessions on acting, movement, language study, and other elements vital to the discipline.

Chamber Ensembles
When: Various (Friday or Saturday, determined by student/coach availability)
All Senior Academy instrumentalists participate in ensembles, which are arranged by the Director and Program Coordinators. Senior vocalists participate in a weekly Friday small ensemble class.

Academy Chamber Orchestra
When: Saturday
Senior Academy Strings students rehearse weekly as an orchestra and perform two annual concerts. Sectional rehearsals throughout the year provide extra rehearsal opportunities.

Academic Courses
When: Saturday
All Senior Academy students take musicianship, theory, and history classes. Some courses are eligible for Royal Conservatory Examinations credit.

Performances
When: Various
Taylor Academy students participate in a wide variety of concerts and other performance opportunities throughout the year, and are expected to attend concerts as audience members to support their peers.

Friday Schedule

Saturday Schedule