🎉 2025 End-of-Year Music Recital (re-scheduled date: Thursday, June 19th) 🎉
Due to an unexpected plumbing issue at the venue, our End-of-Year Recital on June 12th has been postponed and rescheduled to a week later on Thursday, June 19th.
All event details remain the exactly the same. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and we can’t wait to celebrate our students’ hard work next week!
If cannot attend the recital on June 19th please let us know ASAP, alternatively if you have any questions let me know via email.
We’re so proud of what our students have accomplished and we can’t wait to celebrate!
Recital Schedule:
🎛️ Line Check/Soundcheck: From 5:30pm - 6:15pm students performing on Electric Guitar, Drums or particular performances that require any backing tracks. These families will be contacted ahead of time (not applicable to all students).
🚪 Doors Open: For audience members and performers not needing to sound check, please arrive for 6:30pm. During this time, some students may be line-checking on stage to get appropriate levels. Refreshments will also be provided for guests and performers.
✅ Performances will start at 6:45pm, and the total run time of the recital will be between 45 - 60 minutes (depending on signup numbers). Please arrive prior to this time to avoid disruptions to any performances taking place.
Other Important Details:
🎟️ Tickets: Tickets will be $15 per adult (children go free!). Use the links below to purchase them ahead of time to guarantee your seat! Spaces at Kensington Sound are limited.
📝 Program Notes: A scheduled email will be sent out the day of the recital on June 19th with the full program notes. Some students will be performing more than one or more pieces (tutors are confirming these for the program notes as we lead up to the recital). We ask students to have a full piece prepared that they've been working on and they can play from start to finish. Shorter performances are also welcome!
📸 Photography: If you would like photos of your child's performance to save as a memento, please check off in the signup form giving permission ("I give permission for my child to have photos taken during their performance"). Photos will be provided at no cost and will be shared with you via a secure link for you to download at your convenience. There will be strictly no flash photography. Additionally, Montcrest School will receive a copy, which may be used in the Montcrest Mirror. Please note that we will not post or use these photos on our website or social media. Students who do not wish to have their photo taken will be made known to our photographer, so you only need to reply to opt in (please also feel free to take photos and video when it's your child's turn).
🚗 Parking: The Green P car park closest to the studio can only be entered from St Andrews Street or Baldwin Street.
📍Location: The studio door is slightly nondescript, here is the street view image to help direct you. The entrance to the studio is in between a restaurant (below the studio) and Blackbird Baking Co.
To sign up to perform and purchase tickets, please use buttons below.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS 👇
About Kensington Sound
Established in 1971, Kensington Sound holds a rich history of producing iconic recordings and has been the creative hub for numerous legendary Canadian artists, including Sharon Lois and Bram, Alanna Myles, Jeff Healey, Teenage Head, Murray Mclauchlan, among others. The studio is nestled in the heart of Kensington Market on Baldwin Street, and offers a unique glimpse into the music industry's past and present, with its 70s-style ambiance and historic significance.
We'll be utilizing the front lounge concert space, reminiscent of the 'tiny desk' concert series. The space is equipped for both performances and recordings by making use of the studio's vintage and modern recording equipment including: amps, microphones, Drum kits, Guitars, PA, stands, cables, recording console and more.
Piano students will have the opportunity to play on a limited edition & one-of-a-kind Schimmel Concert Grand Piano which was recently donated. This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable performance experience.