Community KEYBOARD FOR KIDS

2025/2026 cycle kick-off meeting

MUSANGO VOICE

AGENDA

• ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES
• MEET THE TEACHER
• 2025/2026 CALENDAR
• WHAT TO EXPECT
• CODE OF CONDUCT
• QUESTION?

OBJECTIVES

• To provide music lessons for children at minimal cost to the family

• To enhance personal characteristics such as self-esteem, creativity, self-discipline, and personal expression

• To make available opportunities for goal setting through the formal examination process at no cost to the student

• To provide performance opportunities

• To make available scholarships to exemplary students

• To reveal talents in the community and prepare the next generation of musicians

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MEET THE TEACHER: Mr WILFRIED BOGNI

• Music Teacher, École Jean-Claude Mahé

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•Piano instructor, Private, Edmonton

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• Trained in Irina Gorin, Orff and Kodaly music pedagogies, Canada

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• Graduate and post-graduate in Education, Music Education and Musicology, Canada & Ivoiry Coast

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• Proud Husband and Dad of two!!!

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2025/2026 cycle CALENDAR

10 Piano classes, 45 min each

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CAE-ACE Office, Bosco foundation

8:00 AM, arrival 7:50 AM

Recital (mandatory)

To be Announced

To be Announced

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 6 students per classes
• 6 lesson keyboards (to stay) and 6 practices keyboard (to go – upon deposit and signature)
• Lesson book, supplies and assignment sheets to be provided
• Curriculum: Beginner method

CODE OF CONDUCT:

• Mutual respect among teacher, students, and their families
• Punctuality and a serious approach to learning
• Care for musical equipments and the classroom
• Open and supportive communication

Attendance and Absence Notifications

• All absences must be reported at least 48 hours in advance via email at iwdimaa@cae-ace.ca
• Absences due to urgent or unforeseen medical reasons must be reported as soon as possible.
• A written warning will be issued upon the first unnotified absence.
• After 2 unnotified absences, student will be removed from the program

Respect and Behavior

• Students must behave respectfully toward the teacher and other students at all times.
• Any disrespectful, intimidating, or disruptive behavior is strictly prohibited.
• Polite and appropriate language is required throughout the lesson.
• Under NO circumstances are the parents to communicate directly with the teacher outside of program meetings

Punctuality

• Students must arrive in class 10 min before the start for their lesson.
• A tardiness of more than 15 minutes without prior notice will be treated as an unexcused absence.
• Time lost due to tardiness will not be made up.

Cell Phones and Electronic Devices

• Cell phones must be turned off or set to silent mode during class.
• The use of cell phones during class is prohibited except in emergencies.
• The teacher may require that any device used inappropriately be put away immediately.

Care of Equipment

• Students must handle the piano’s (class and home) and all equipment with care and respect.
• Any intentional damage must be repaired at the expense of the family concerned.
• Sheet music and workbooks must be brought to every lesson.

Practice at Home

• Regular practice at home is strongly recommended and essential for progress.
• The instructor will assign exercises at each session. Students are encouraged to complete them before thenext lesson.

QUESTIONS

Wish you Success!!!