Bakerview Music Academy

Apply for our Drummin' in Some Summer Fun music day camp July 18-22, 2022
2022-06-28 08:00 - 2022-07-17 16:30 UTC
We have limited spaces for students grades 3 to 12 to attend our Drummin’ in Some Summer Fun week-long music program July 18-22, 2022. Download the: Drummin in Some Summer Fun 2022 Day Camp Application .

Come and make music with our professional musician teaching artists! Thanks to our generous donors, this day camp is heavily subsidized and costs just $20 for each student (grades 3 – 12 welcome). A healthy lunch & snack will be provided.
July 18-22, 2022
Doors will open for drop off at 9:00 am
Classes will begin at 9:30 am sharp
Pick up between 2:30-2:45 pm
Location: 2285 Clearbrook Road (look for our banner)
Cost $20 per student (if this is a hardship, please reach out to us)
There will be four one-hour classes, a 45-minute lunch, and a couple of quick restroom breaks. Students will play different types of drums and enjoy choir & other arts activities.
BMA is open to all Abbotsford youth but we give priority to students from low-income and single-parent families. We are proud that we can level the playing field to give more students access to quality, professional music instruction.
Learn more: www.bakerviewmusic.ca
Facebook & Instagram @bakerviewmusic

BMA staff and volunteers are fully background checked. We have been proud to teach many Dormick Park, Ten Broeck, Godson, Alexander, Abby Middle, and Abby Senior students since BMA began in 2013.

In 2016, BMA was selected as the recipient for the Abbotsford Board of Education’s annual Community Matters Award. In 2020, BMA won the Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Award for Innovative Initiative – Small & Medium Organizations.

Inspired by the revolutionary El Sistema program in Venezuela, the goal of Bakerview Music Academy is to inspire Abbotsford youth to achieve their full potential and to have a positive impact on their lives and society as a whole.

Our program empowers youth while developing talented musicians who get to experience the joy of performing. They learn and practice together in group classes, building their skills and finding success through discipline, hard work, and a team effort.

Join us on Zoom for our AGM on Aug. 11, 2022
2022-08-11 19:00 - 20:30
You are invited to Bakerview Music Academy’s virtual Annual General Meeting, on Thursday August 11, 2022 @ 7:00 PM PST. BMA has had an incredible year of growth and we look forward to providing you with some exciting accomplishments and updates!

Whether you’re a donor, a volunteer, a teacher, a parent, a BMA student, or someone who’s looking for community involvement, you’re welcome to attend and learn more about what BMA is doing in the community of Abbotsford. We hope to see you there!

BMA Board Chair Rachel Edward is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: BMA 2021-2022 AGM
Time: Aug 11, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Remember to review the new Student Handbook for 2022-2023!
2022-09-13 08:00 - 2022-09-30 17:00
For our new and returning students:
BMA Student Handbook 2022 to 2023_Sept. 12

Swing Into Spring Break with BMA -- applications open to Abbotsford students
2023-03-13 - 2023-03-18 | The Gathering Community Church (formerly Bakerview Church)
We are accepting applications from students grades 2 and up who are NOT currently students at our music academy for our Spring Break program next week! Details are attached, including a bit about our program and history: BMA Information 2023.
Thanks to our generous donors, the cost for the full week of music fun is just $20.
Registration does NOT guarantee placement as spots are limited (you will receive a confirmation or be wait-listed).
Priority of place is given to students from low-income or single-parent families.
Here is the application form: Swing Into Spring_Spring Break Camp 2023 Application_public.
Please email applications to info@bakerviewmusic.ca by Thursday, March 9, 2023. Or text 604-556-6548.

You're invited to join or support our annual Choose Joy Walkathon on April 29th
2023-04-29 14:00 - 16:00
We’re going to be walking at Mill Lake from 2-4 pm on April 29th in memory of our beloved viola teaching artist Mrs. Beth Nickel (pictured below in her home studio) to raise funds in support of our music academy again this year. We’ve booked the big picnic shelter at the Bevan Avenue entrance to Mill Lake Park.

Earlier this month, our students took home printed paper walkathon pledge forms and an envelope for collecting money and/or cheques. For many of our families, this works best.
Some participants prefer to manage donations online, and you’ll find that some of our BMA students are registered as walkathon participants online here. If you click on a registered participant’s profile, you can pledge your support and make a donation.
Every dollar raised will fund our program and benefit our students directly.
There are a few ways you can support our Choose Joy Walkathon:

Make a donation or pledge to support one of our BMA students registered on the online platform here.
Make a general donation to the music academy on the online platform here.
Come and join us for the walkathon! Register as a participant by either paying a flat rate of $25 or collecting pledges from family & friends. (If you aren’t able to join us in-person on April 29, you can also walk on your own before that date and drop off your donations.)
Donate prizes for walkathon participants. We will enter every participant’s name into a draw, so things like gift cards or treats are welcome.
Mail a cheque and indicate that you are supporting the Choose Joy Walkathon 2023.
Share the registration page for Choose Joy Walkathon to social media to encourage family and friends to come out and walk with us on April 29th — or to donate to support participants raising funds for our nonprofit music academy. Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20.

Calling all alumni & supporters of Bakerview Music Academy: Come celebrate our 10th Anniversary
2023-05-30 08:00 - 2023-06-19 17:00
The 2023-2024 school year marks a milestone for our El Sistema inspired nonprofit music academy: It’s our 10th Anniversary!

We’re kicking off this upcoming season with a gala fundraising event this June (see the attached poster provided in both JPEG and PDF for details). Musical performances will include staff, students, alumni, and special guest performance by the critically acclaimed beatboxing string trio, Infinitus. In addition to a buffet of delicious desserts, there will be a silent auction as well as a few live auction items. We will also have Purdy’s chocolates for sale in the lobby.

How can you support our Gala Fundraising Event?

We hope you will want to buy tickets for you, your family, and friends to attend.
Share this poster with your friends and family — and to your social media.
Print off a few colour copies of the Poster PDF to hang in your favourite coffee shop, your workplace, and other locations with bulletin boards.
Check out our Facebook and Instagram @bakerviewmusic to like and share our posts about the Gala.
If you have items to donate for our silent auction, please contact us to make arrangements.

Thank you for your time and consideration. It’s time to celebrate 10 Years of providing fully funded professional music lessons to local youth!

Driving Thru the Decades Summer Program July 17-21, 2023 -- Registration Open
2023-06-23 08:00 - 2023-07-06 17:00
Driving Thru the Decades
July 17-21, 2023
9:00-9:30 AM DROP OFF
PICK UP 2:45-3:00 PM

Limited spots available. Our program is open to all students with priority of place given to students from low-income and single-parent families.
Application form: Summer Program_BMA_2023

Winds of Peace Christmas Concert
2023-12-14 18:30 - 21:00 | The Gathering Community Church (formerly Bakerview Church)
Enter via the main entrance at 2285 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford.

Bakerview Music Academy Spring Break Camp March 18-22, 2024
2024-03-18 09:30 - 2024-03-22 14:45 | The Gathering Community Church (formerly Bakerview Church)

Summer Pickles Summer Music Program Grades 4-12
2024-05-23 08:00 - 2024-06-15 17:00
Come join us for our Summer Music Program July 2-5.
Drop off 9:00 to 9:30 am
Pick up 2:45-3:00 pm
Come make music and enjoy activities with our super creative teaching artists. Lunch and snack included.
Knowledge of music is not required but enthusiasm for learning music is necessary! Participants will get to try strings (cello and violin), choir, and percussion.
The week ends with a concert for family and friends to enjoy.
Register by June 14. Cost is $20 per student thanks to our generous donors.
Summer Pickles Summer Break Program 2024 Application

Support our Sept. 21 Walkathon: How to participate or donate
2024-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Mill Lake Park – Emerson Street entrance, 2310 Emerson Street, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 3J2, Canada
Join us for our annual walkathon at Mill Lake Park from 2-4 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Our theme is Walk with Music & Gratitude.
We’re meeting at picnic shelter #3, which is accessed via the Emerson Street entrance (not too far from the water park).
Collect pledges (donations) for our nonprofit music academy. Here’s the BMA Walkathon Donation Pledge Form Fall 2024.
If you can’t walk with us but want to support the academy with a donation, you can donate to BMA securely online here (and your tax receipt will be immediately emailed to you).

Love is in the Air Gala - Feb. 15, 2025
2025-02-15 18:00 - 21:30 | The Gathering Community Church (formerly Bakerview Church)
Get ready for a magical night filled with love, and music at Love is in the Air, Bakerview Music Academy’s Annual Gala. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening!
Guests will be entertained by our talented teaching artists, students, and special guests as we spread love through the power of music. This night of live music also features a buffet of savory hors d’oeuvres and gourmet desserts, a silent auction, and celebration in the hall at The Gathering Church, 2285 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC. All ages are welcome. Parking is free.
Tickets are available at Eventbrite online ($35 + a small fee), or you can email bmaevents2024@gmail.com to reserve tickets ($35/each) to pick up at the door.
Feb. 15, 2025 Gala Fundraiser for BMA

KINAN'ASKOM'TINAN -- "This is why we sing"
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:30 | The Gathering Community Church (formerly Bakerview Church)
Come join us for a beautiful night of choral and orchestral music by our talented Sistema students!
This evening will feature a work by Elder Mary Fontaine called “Kinan’askom’tinan.” This means, “we honour or praise you for the arts”– that is why we sing, we pray, and we dance.
This beautiful and mindful song has, with the permission of Elder Mary, been arranged especially for us by Juno-nominated composer Timothy Corlis. We were able to undertake this project with the support of a SiriusXM Canada and MusiCounts grant that our dedicated Board Member Nicole Farrington spear-headed for us.

Annual Donor Appreciation Celebration
2025-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | The Gathering Community Church (formerly Bakerview Church)

Register before June 20 for our Summer Program! Ancient instruments + Rock'N Roll = Fun July 6-10, 2026
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00
Ancient instruments + Rock’N Roll = fun July 6-10
Text or call 604-556-6548 or email info@bakerviewmusic.ca for information
Limited spaces — register now: BMA Summer Program Application 2026
