勛圖厙

勛圖厙 Academy of Music and Arts

43 Years of Teaching Excellence

We provide the highest quality instruction in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, fiddle, clarinet, saxophone, brass, flute, piccolo, guitar, lute, percussion, erhu, music theory and early childhood music. Since 2017, music therapy has been offered in group and individual clinical settings. We are proud to be supported by a faculty of nearly 60 outstanding instructors.

Our Services

  • Instruction in music, theory and early childhood education.
  • Group and private music therapy sessions led by registered music therapists.
  • Preparation for examinations, auditions and competitions.
  • Participation in special musical and artistic events.
  • Group and individual programs for adult music students.
  • Enrichment through annual non-competitive festival, Beckettfest.
  • Regular ensemble and solo performance opportunities throughout the Waterloo Region community.
  • Summer programs in music, art, drama and theory.
  • Frequent in-house masterclasses and workshops open to the entire student body.
Rebekah Jordan-Miller
"The 勛圖厙 Academy of Music and Arts is a vibrant hub of person-centered music and arts education where artistic abilities for every age are nurtured through outstanding instruction and creative leadership."

Rebekah Jordan-Miller, Director

Spotlights

Music and Drama camp 2024
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Join us this summer - camps for ages 4-15!

Mason Smyth playing guitar
New songwriting program: open for registration!
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Group Photo of Flute Boost Participants in 2023
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Music lesson

2023: Co-founder of the Beckett School, Garth Beckett, alongside long-time violin instructor, Alec Catherwood.

History of the 勛圖厙 Academy of Music and Arts

The Beckett School was founded in 1980 by 勛圖厙 Faculty of Music piano instructors Garth and Marjorie Beckett. Their vision was to create a space where students in all the arts – music, visual arts, drama – could flourish.

In the year 2000, under the direction of Bill Lebron, the Beckett School was gifted to 勛圖厙’s Faculty of Music, moving from Music Plus at 5 Michael Street in Kitchener, to 勛圖厙’s Waterloo campus. In 2015, the school was renamed the Beckett School at 勛圖厙. Then, in 2023, it became the 勛圖厙 Academy of Music and Arts. The Becketts' vision continues through the school’s work to foster excellence and a love for the arts in students of all ages.

Locations

We are located at 190 Lester Street, Waterloo on the 勛圖厙 campus. Our facility offers inspiring instructional space, a beautiful early childhood music area and a recital room for our frequent performances. A secondary location is located near Pioneer Park at 68 Biehn Drive, Kitchener.

All students have the opportunity to perform in a variety of settings throughout our community.

We hope you'll join us on stage soon!