Faculty InfoPAK 2026
Welcome to SOSI 2026! This Online InfoPAK will help you navigate this busy but rewarding week.
Sunday August 9
Sunday August 9
If you are arriving on Friday or Saturday, please pick up your residence keys at
Hotel Laurier ~ King Street Residence (9 am to 10 pm)
200 King Street North
Sunday Residence Key Pick up from 9 am to 7 pm, Bricker Residence foyer, 44 Bricker Avenue
If you want to rent a microwave, kitchen set or extra mattress, please order at key pickup or contact Conference Services at [email protected]
Sunday 11 am to 5 pm – Pick Up Schedule and information for the week in the SOSI office, Bricker Academic Building (BA) – Room 110
Acclimatize yourself with the schedule and ask any questions to the office staff. You can also purchase your Craft Tickets – only $5 per craft. You can also purchase a T-shirt, SOSI bag or a chocolate star! Crafts are in BA112 daily.
Hotel Laurier ~ King Street Residence (9 am to 10 pm)
200 King Street North
Sunday Residence Key Pick up from 9 am to 7 pm, Bricker Residence foyer, 44 Bricker Avenue
If you want to rent a microwave, kitchen set or extra mattress, please order at key pickup or contact Conference Services at [email protected]
Sunday 11 am to 5 pm – Pick Up Schedule and information for the week in the SOSI office, Bricker Academic Building (BA) – Room 110
Acclimatize yourself with the schedule and ask any questions to the office staff. You can also purchase your Craft Tickets – only $5 per craft. You can also purchase a T-shirt, SOSI bag or a chocolate star! Crafts are in BA112 daily.
JUST IN…
Construction is currently taking place in front of Bricker Residence. As a result, unloading should be done in Parking Lot 1, located beside the residence.
Parking is limited to three hours on Bricker Avenue.
The building remains accessible from the front or back; however, access to the main entrances is more limited than usual due to the construction.
Parking Lot 1 is accessed directly from Bricker Avenue. If you are facing the front door of the residence on Bricker Avenue, it is on the same side of the street and to the left (toward Albert Street).
Construction is currently taking place in front of Bricker Residence. As a result, unloading should be done in Parking Lot 1, located beside the residence.
Parking is limited to three hours on Bricker Avenue.
The building remains accessible from the front or back; however, access to the main entrances is more limited than usual due to the construction.
Parking Lot 1 is accessed directly from Bricker Avenue. If you are facing the front door of the residence on Bricker Avenue, it is on the same side of the street and to the left (toward Albert Street).
LUNCH ON SUNDAY – FREE, available in the SOSI office, Bricker Academic Building BA110
YAP activities occurring all day (please refer to the separate info sheet)
11 am to 5 pm REGISTRATION – BA110
11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Ac Cello group – Mezzanine
12:30 pm – Av Violin group – Senate & Board Chamber
12:30 pm – Bc group – Music Building M2007
12:30 pm – Bv group – Music Building M2001
1:30 to 3 pm – VY02 Violin YAP – Senate & Board Chamber
1:40 to 3:10 pm – CY02 Cello YAP – BA110
3 pm ORIENTATION & Welcome Session – BA201 – Make sure to attend to find out if you’re the winner of our “Early Bird Registration” Draw for half your tuition back!
3:10 to 4:40 pm – CY03 Cello YAP – Mezzanine
3:15 to 4:45 pm – VY03 Violin YAP – Senate & Board Chamber
11 am to 5 pm REGISTRATION – BA110
11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Ac Cello group – Mezzanine
12:30 pm – Av Violin group – Senate & Board Chamber
12:30 pm – Bc group – Music Building M2007
12:30 pm – Bv group – Music Building M2001
1:30 to 3 pm – VY02 Violin YAP – Senate & Board Chamber
1:40 to 3:10 pm – CY02 Cello YAP – BA110
3 pm ORIENTATION & Welcome Session – BA201 – Make sure to attend to find out if you’re the winner of our “Early Bird Registration” Draw for half your tuition back!
3:10 to 4:40 pm – CY03 Cello YAP – Mezzanine
3:15 to 4:45 pm – VY03 Violin YAP – Senate & Board Chamber
FACULTY EXTRA ASSIGNMENTS
4 pm – “TUTTI” PLAY-IN: ALL STRING INSTRUMENTS bks. 1 to 6 – Music Building Theatre Auditorium
Conductor: Dragan
Other faculty: Laura, Margaret, Gretchen, Stephanie, Emma, Anna, Andrea, Ashton, Witold, Melanie, Kimberly, Iona, and Susan
Faculty take turns playing in the orchestra and leading kids.
Chairs and stands will be there
Leaders: Andrea (cello), Laura (violin), Margaret (viola)
4 pm – “TUTTI” PLAY-IN: ALL STRING INSTRUMENTS bks. 1 to 6 – Music Building Theatre Auditorium
Conductor: Dragan
Other faculty: Laura, Margaret, Gretchen, Stephanie, Emma, Anna, Andrea, Ashton, Witold, Melanie, Kimberly, Iona, and Susan
Faculty take turns playing in the orchestra and leading kids.
Chairs and stands will be there
Leaders: Andrea (cello), Laura (violin), Margaret (viola)
- Go Tell Aunt Rhody in A (violin) - 1:2
- Allegro in A (violin)- 1:3
- Long Long Ago by Bayley in D (violin/viola) - 2:2
- Song of the Wind (viola/cello/bass) - 2:1
- Allegro in D (viola/cello/bass) 2:0
- Bohemian Folk Song (viola) - 2:3
- Gavotte in G minor (viola/violin) 1:8
- Bach Double (violin)
- Berceuse by Schubert (cello/bass) - 3:1
- Humoresque by Dvorak (cello/violin/bass) - 1:9
- Concerto No. 5 1st movement, Seitz (violin) - 1:10
- Sonata in C major, 1st movement (cello) - 3:3
- Concerto in G by Teleman, 2nd movement (viola) 2:6
- Hunters Chorus by von Weber (all) - 1:5
- French Folk Song (cello/viola/bass) - 2:8
- Twinkle theme in A and D (All) - 1:1 and 2:1
FACULTY EXTRA ASSIGNMENTS
4 pm – Piano PLAY-IN – Music Building M4031
Josée and Ellen; Josée has the music
4 pm – Piano PLAY-IN – Music Building M4031
Josée and Ellen; Josée has the music
5 pm – Cello Choir bks. 4+ – Music Building Theatre Auditorium
6 pm Faculty Supper & Meeting – Bricker Residence Lounge. Buffet-style meal catered by Davenport Catering.
FACULTY INFORMATION
Recitals and Parent Talks are open to all. Links will be emailed to everyone.
Are you helping out at recitals or other events? CHECK EXTRA FACULTY ASSIGNMENTS ABOVE or click the Button below.
Recitals and Parent Talks are open to all. Links will be emailed to everyone.
Are you helping out at recitals or other events? CHECK EXTRA FACULTY ASSIGNMENTS ABOVE or click the Button below.
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