Michael van der Sloot

Michael van der Sloot’s musical journey began under the guidance of his brother William, focusing on the violin and later the viola during their twelve years of study at Medicine Hat College. He continued his formal education by completing both his Bachelor’s and Master of Music degrees in viola performance at the University of British Columbia, where he studied under the tutelage of Gerald Stanick. His education was further enriched through lessons with esteemed musicians, including Martha Katz, Karen Tuttle, Bernard Zaslav, Andrew Dawes, and Donald McInnes.

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During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

The master classes include the following:

• Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to perform in student concerts
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
• Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
• Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
• Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
• Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
• Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)