Perform the music you love! Indie Performance musicians refine their stage presence and expand their musical artistry as they learn how to effectively design an engaging setlist, create unique cover songs and hone their craft. Our musicians showcase their skills on stage at open mic nights in popular venues in the city! Come audition for us!
An audition is required to register for this program.
2024-2025 Program Schedule
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM
Instructor: Susan Leontaridis
3916 Macleod Trail South, 4th Floor
Oct 2 Workshop
Oct 16 Workshop
Oct 30 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
Nov 13 Workshop
Nov 27 Workshop
Dec. 11 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
Jan 15 Workshop
Jan 29 Workshop
Feb 12 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
Feb 26 Workshop
March 12 Workshop
April 9 Workshop
April 23 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
May 7 Workshop
May 21 Workshop
June 4 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
June 17-22 Performance CSM Spring Recitals at cSPACE.
All performances will take place at : Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9
Tuition:
$580.00 One time payment OR
$100 due at the time of registration (non refundable) to be applied towards tuition then $60/month (Oct 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024)
Tuition does not include accompaniment fees
Tuition includes registration fee for the Chinook Celebration of Music Festival
2025-2026 Auditions
Live Audition Dates: Friday May 9th 6:00-8:00PM, Saturday May 10th 3:30-5:30PM
Co-Requisite:
Students must be enrolled in private vocal lessons at Chinook School of Music or elsewhere.
If you cannot attend a live audition and would still like to be considered for the program, please send a video audition of one pop song to info@chinookschoolofmusic.com. There is a cap on the number of students accepted into the program each year. Late acceptance to the program will be subject to availability.
Location: 3916 Macleod Trail South, 4th level
Instructor: Susan Leontaridis
Accompanist: Julian Iafelice
2025-2026 Program Schedule
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM
Sept 24 Workshop
Oct 8 Workshop
Oct 22 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
Nov 5 Workshop
Nov 19 Workshop
Dec. 3 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
Jan 14 Workshop
Jan 28 Workshop
Feb 11 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
Feb 25 Workshop
Chinook Celebration of Music Festival, Date and time: TBA
March 11 Workshop
April 1 Workshop
April 15 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
April 29 Workshop
May 13 Workshop
May 27 Workshop
June 3 Performance 6:30-8:30pm
June 16-22 Performance Chinook School of Music Spring Recitals at cSPACE.
All performances take place at : Mikey’s Juke Joint, 6404 Bowness Rd NW, Unit 9
Tuition:
$100.00 due at the time of registration (non refundable) to be applied towards tuition and $60.00/month, Oct 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Tuition does not include accompaniment fees
Tuition includes registration fee for the Chinook Celebration of Music Festival
Accompanist Requirements:
Students who are not accompanying themselves in performances will require an accompanist at an additional charge to the student. Accompanist fees are outlined at the time of registration in the program.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is key to each student’s success in this program. Students cannot exceed more than 3 missed classes per year otherwise they will forfeit their place in Indie and a refund will not be available.
Refund Policy:
Students wishing to withdraw must provide a written notice of four classes. Scheduled monthly payments for the following months will then be terminated. All refunds are subject to a $50.00 administration fee. Refunds and credits are not provided for student absences. No refunds will be issued after May 1 for the remainder of the school year. Any classes canceled by an instructor will be made up at the end of the session.
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