evenko foundation Program
The evenko foundation Program is an extracurricular activity conceived for high school students in the province of Quebec. It consists of giving once a week singing, guitar and scene oriented visual arts classes to teenagers after school hours.
By participating in the Program, students can convert their musical interests into applied disciplines. Qualified teachers will evaluate their abilities at the beginning of the semester and will help them develop their musical and/or artistic potential.
The evenko foundation Program takes place over a period of 22 weeks and is divided into two periods.
- Effective October 2nd, 2017: 11 weeks of class and practice culminating in the preparation of a holiday season (december) show which will take place in the Program's participating schools;
- Effective January 15, 2018: 11 weeks of training and practice in preparation for the evenko foundation Show.
The evenko foundation Show represents the result of the student's efforts during the year. The most remarkable performances of the holiday season shows and the students who have demonstrated perseverance, progression and quality of play in the first half of the year will be intergrated the final Show. The evenko foundation Show is a professionally conceptualized show where our students can perform on one of the great stages of Montreal alongside Quebec artists.
What is offered to the participating schools
The evenko foundation offers a turnkey program for high schools in the Montreal area. It provides them free of charge with:
- Information and registration material;
- Qualified teachers;
- The necessary equipment (instruments, graphic material, tablets, etc.) for the conduct of the courses;
- The technical requirements to ensure the production of the holiday season show inside the schools;
- A director for each of each of the shows to be produced;
- A professional production team for the evenko foundation Show;
- Meals and travel arrangements for the preparation and execution of the evenko foundation Show;
- A souvenir album by the end of the year.
What is required of the participating schools
- Rooms for the conduct of the courses;
- A contact to coordinate program execution at the school;
- A school personnel available in the school to ensure discipline if necessary;
- A room for safe storage of the instruments;
- An auditorium or a venue to produce the holiday season show;
- A contact to coordinate the technical needs of the holiday season show in the school in question.
For more information or for any school wishing to join the Program
Phone
514-925-5627
Objectives of the evenko foundation Program
Transcendence, progression, teamwork, collaboration, mutual understanding, respect for others and the need to communicate your opinions lead to the collective human experience that the evenko foundation Program wishes for its students.
The evenko foundation Program will provide youth the opportunity to acquire these qualities, learn new skills and guide their goals for years to come.
We wish you an excellent season 2017-2018 within the program of the evenko!
Activities
Singing lessons
Objectives
- Learn the anatomical structures involved in singing;
- Understand and apply the principles of hygiene and vocal health;
- Be able to sing in French and English;
- Be able to sing with or without accompaniment;
- Exploration of the different vocal registers;
- Preparation of mid and end of year shows.
Guitar lessons
Ojectives
- Prepare one to three numbers with the singing students;
- Develop dexterity and sense of rhythm;
- Be able to read partitions and English/international guitar chords;
- Explore Quebec and international music culture (with emphasis on guitar);
- Have the chance to participate in the production of the evenko foundation Show;
- Preparation of mid and end of year shows.
Scene oriented visual arts lessons
Objectives
- Explore the 3 parts of scenography:
- Projection (animation and video for backstage)
- Decorations (sculptural elements of the stage)
- Costumes and accessories
- Develop creativity;
- Develop knowledge of the digital arts through current trends;
- Participate in artistic contests;
- Preparation of mid and end of year shows.
The evenko foundation Show
To highlight and reward the results of a 22-week effort from the students, the evenko foundation Program offers them the opportunity to perform on one of the great stages in Montreal. Solo, group and collaboration numbers with Quebec artists and an artistic production of the stage are at the base of the evenko foundation Show. However, the participation of students in one of these categories remains conditional on the effort devoted to the Program.
As of mid-January 2018, an audition process will take place in preparation for the Show.
Students who participate in singing and guitar lessons but are too shy to go on stage do not have to be intimidated by the Program. Participation in the evenko foundation Program is not conditional to participation in the evenko foundation Show. It is always be possible to contribute to the Show by integrating the production team. This will be an excellent opportunity for the Program's students to understand all the necessary elements for the creation of a show.