Piano | Festival | Competition
Welcome to Keys for Newcomers, we’re delighted that you are here! Our goal is to support newcomer children to have the opportunity to explore their creativity and love of music.
Before you apply for Keys for Newcomers, please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria listed below. You will need to have your personal information, as well as your child’s personal information ready.
Funding is available for students who meet the following criteria:
*Alternate arrangements (such as partially subsidized or discounted lessons) may be offered, on a case by case basis, for families whose household income is above the cut-off listed above. Please submit your application even if your household income does not match the criteria.
Applications for Keys for Newcomers students are now open and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified of the results within one month of submitting your application.
Please be aware that we currently have limited grants available.
If you are accepted into the program, you will have five days to accept the grant, beginning on the date the acceptance email is sent. If you do not respond within five days, your spot will be forfeited and given to the next applicant.
If you are not selected to receive a grant at this time, your application will be kept on file for when more grants become available.
The grant covers the cost of piano lessons and music books. In addition, if you a require an electronic keyboard, one can be provided to you on loan for the duration of your acceptance into the program.
Funding is provided for two sessions a year, for approximately 18 lessons per session:
Once you have been approved, you will receive funding for the first session. You are not required to apply again, however, be aware that enrolment in the second session is dependent on teacher recommendation.
Along with your confirmation email, you will receive a list of same language teachers who are associated with Keys for Newcomers. Please reach out to them directly to book your lessons.
Lessons will be provided at our partner locations: CCIS (1111 11 Ave SW), MRU Conservatory (4825 Richard Rd SW), and St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor (404 Meredith Rd NE).
Payment for lessons will be made directly to teachers.
