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author = ["authors/jenna.md"]
categories = "News"
date = "2017-06-11T16:26:00-06:00"
lastmod = "2017-06-12T22:15:00-06:00"
primary_image = "https://res.cloudinary.com/schmopera/image/upload/v1545409169/media/webhook-uploads/1497220880663/2017-06-11---RCM.jpg.jpg"
publishDate = "2017-06-12T21:47:00-06:00"
related_articles = ["articles/the-case-for-music-education.md","articles/arts-education-teaches-better-manners-more-preaching-to-the-choir.md"]
related_companies = ["scene/companies/royal-conservatory-of-music.md"]
short_description = "Wide Open House includes free concerts by RCM students and faculty, 15-minute trial lessons, instrument &quot;petting zoos&quot; (adorable), and music appreciation lectures. There are events geared towards kids, including Smart Start™ classes for babies and toddlers, and from 10am-2pm, the KidZone offers crafts, songs, and games for kids aged 5-10."
slug = "dont-miss-the-rcms-wide-open-house"
title = "Don&#039;t miss: the RCM&#039;s Wide Open House"
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On Sunday, **June 25, 10am-6pm**, the [Royal Conservatory of Music](/scene/companies/royal-conservatory-of-music/) is holding its 4th annual [Wide Open House](http://www.rcmusic.ca/wide-open-house); the event is free and family-friendly, with entertainment and learning activities for all ages.

Wide Open House includes free concerts by RCM students and faculty, 15-minute trial lessons, instrument "petting zoos" (adorable), and music appreciation lectures. There are events geared towards kids, including Smart Start™ classes for babies and toddlers, and from 10am-2pm, the KidZone offers crafts, songs, and games for kids aged 5-10. 

You can catch a full schedule of events below, or by clicking [right here.](http://www.rcmusic.ca/sites/default/files/files/Wide_Open_House_Schedule_2017_v7_REV.pdf)

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