Downtown Vocal Music Academy of TorontoADDRESS: 96 Denison Ave, Toronto, ON

M5T 1E4PHONE NUMBER: (416) 393-1340EMAIL ADDRESS: DowntownVocalMusicAcademyofToronto@tdsb.on.caWEBSITE: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/vocalmusicacademyryerson/home.aspxGRADE RANGE: 4 to 8

Students WhoWould BenefitStudents will excel ifthey demonstrate thatthey are responsible,organized, independent,self-regulating and havethe ability to collaborate. Students will excel ifthey have had additionalexperiences readingmusic, singing in schoolor community choirs,vocal or instrumentalmusic lessons, attendedmusical camps orparticipated in musictheatre. Students will excel ifthey have the ability tomanage curricular andextra-curricularexpectations at theVMA.

Singing, performing and learning about music and performanceare at the core of the VMA for boys and girls with a passion tosing and perform.  Students will experience music from aroundthe world and learn about the musicians and music that haveshaped our world.  Also, music will be integrated into many otherareas of the curriculum. We opened in September 2012 with grades 4-6 students.  InSeptember 2013 the school includes grade 7, also, with anextension to grade 8 in September 2014. On-line applications and in-person applications at the school willcontinue until the program is full.  If the applications exceedcapacity, TDSB policy is to hold a lottery.   

What to ExpectStudents will have the opportunity to sing every day. Students will engage in reading, writing, creating and listening tomusic. Numerous performance opportunities will be offered in the schooland in the community through glee clubs, large ensemble singinggroups, musical theatre, small groups, chamber ensembles andsolo performances. No previous training in music is required - just a passion forsinging.

More Information about Downtown Vocal Music Academy of Toronto

Where is The DOWNTOWN VOCAL MUSIC ACADEMY?The DOWNTOWN VOCAL MUSIC ACADEMY of Toronto is located in the heart of the KensingtonMarket area, steps from the Art Gallery of Ontario, Chinatown, and the exciting Queen Street Westneighbourhood.

ApplicationsVisit:  www.tdsb.on.ca/academies to apply on-line.  Applications will continue to be accepted until the program is full. For more specific application information please visithttp://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/vocalmusicacademyryerson/home.aspx.  On the left side menu click the Parents tab, then the Registration tab. Optional Attendance is not necessary.  

Why the Downtown VMA?The Downtown Vocal Music Academy of Toronto helps develop our future musicians and artists.This unique program in the TDSB engages students with a passion for music and performance. TheVMA is one of the five new Elementary Academies that opened in September 2012 that focus onpromoting excellence and encouraging the talents of all students.

What's NextSinging and music will be a dynamic component of an education at the VMA. Applications to theDOWNTOWN VOCAL MUSIC ACADEMY of Toronto are open to any student in the GTA.  September 2012 Grades 4-6 are open. September 2013 Grades 4-7 are open. September 2014 Grades 4-8 are open. 

Additional Features● Partnership with Scadding Court CC● Breakfast, Snack and Lunch Program● Extra Curricular Sports Programs● On-site Afterschool Programs

● 2 onsite Daycares● Afterschool Programs Close-by● Extra Curricular Music Programs● Technology Integrated Classrooms

For a list of all programs that are also offered visit http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Findyour/Schools.aspx?schno=5906&schoolId=4077

Student Life - Where You Belong

Students will have an opportunity to sing everyday. They will engage in reading, writing, creating andlistening to music.  In addition, numerous performance opportunities will be offered in the school and inthe community through glee clubs, large ensemble singning groups, musical theatre, small groups,chamber ensembles and solo performances.  Students will develop their musical knowledge and abilityby studying many different musical styles from any cultures and time periods.  Students will not only engage in many musical activities, but they will have opportunities to try out forsports teams, participate in intramural sports during lunch hour and be part of various clubs that theychoose.  The time of year and the number of students interested in the sports and clubs will determinewhat is available at any given time.   

What Sets Us Apart

Downtown Vocal Music Academy of Toronto offers an enriched curriculum.  Music is incorporated intoevery aspect of learning in addition to the curriculum set by TDSB and the Ministry of Education. Instrumental and Vocal music is part of the program and your child can take additional instrumentallessons through our partnership with SOL Music.  This atmosphere is especially geared towardsbudding musicians, artists and performers.

Parent and Community Engagement

Parents are always welcome at VMA.  We encourage participation through attendance at events, ParentCouncil meetings, and volunteering.  Our community partners are consistently running programs thatstudents can partake in as well as enhancing our daily school life with nutrition programs, after schoolactivities and workshops geared to build self-esteem, self-awareness, and community involvement.

Imagine a TDSB where all schools share a common core set of characteristics. They arecommunity-driven and focused on teaching and learning. Students and parents have a wide variety ofopportunities and there are enough students in every school to increase program choices. Imagine there is a clear focus on achieving student success and every student is engaged, has a voice,access to a caring adult and the opportunity to develop their full potential. Here at the TDSB our focus is on student achievement, parent and community engagement and financialstability.

Contact Information

SCHOOL NAME: Downtown Vocal Music Academy ofToronto

ADDRESS: 96 Denison Ave, Toronto, ONM5T 1E4

TELEPHONE: (416) 393-1340EMAIL: DowntownVocalMusicAcademyofToronto@

tdsb.on.ca