Dive into the world of video game music during this exciting full-day camp! The Rainbow Crystal of the Realm has fallen to the forces of darkness and the world needs a group of brave heroes to reclaim it. Will you join their ranks? This camp introduces participants to the Elements of Music (melody, harmony, rhythm, etc.) using some of your favourite video soundtracks from Super Mario, Pokémon, Minecraft, and beyond! Explore heroes’ themes, villains’ themes, and battle music in video games through engaging games, crafts, and activities. Solve a video game music-themed escape room, test your listening skills as you play a life-sized board game, and more!
Campers will also work with partners to compose their own video game hero theme using GarageBand. This original composition will be showcased to family and friends during a special concert at the end of the week.
Meet our Instructors:
Alexander Kanabe Tonita
Since moving to Vancouver in 2019, Alexander Kanabe Tonita has been teaching elementary music education to students in kindergarten to grade seven. He received his BMus in 2014, and a BEd in 2017 from the University of Ottawa. Alexander comes from a strong choral and wind ensemble upbringing. He believes in creating environments where people of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to engage with music in meaningful ways. To create a balanced life-style, Alexander pursues fishing, Muay Thai, gaming, gunpla, reading, and choral/trumpet performance opportunities. Growing up as a gamer in the 90s he has been influenced by the soundtracks of Pokémon, Sonic, Mario, Zelda, Tales of Series, Halo and Jet Set Radio Future.
Bradley Karstadt
Bradley Karstadt is a multi-instrumentalist music educator based in Vancouver. With a background in Cognitive Systems from UBC, Bradley integrates psychological and philosophical insights into his teaching practices. At Musicworks Canada, he taught various instruments to students of all ages, cultivating positive experiences with music education and inspiring an organic desire for improvement. Bradley has extensive experience leading art and athletic summer camps for kids, focusing on engagement, expression, inclusion, and fun. An avid nature enthusiast, he enjoys backpacking, climbing, and skateboarding. He also enjoys playing video games like Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, and Minecraft, drawing inspiration from them and incorporating elements of their music into his teaching and original works.
Consent Form: UBC Camps Music Consent
A digital copy of the consent form is completed during online registration. In-person or over the phone registration requires a paper copy be submitted prior to the first day of camp.
Required Equipment: Campers will have the opportunity to collaborate in small teams with an iPad which is provided to create their own video game music. However, if a camper prefers to work independently and would like to bring their own iPad, they are more than welcome to do so.
Available Sessions
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