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School of Piano
School of Wind
School of Voice
School of Strings
School of Percussion
Instruction is provided for students of all ages and levels. Traditional technical studies are achieved through exposure in classical and contemporary music genres''. A high value for attaining technical control is taught to express artistic quality. Our well rounded piano education includes growing proficiency in: scales, chords, sight reading, controlled velocity, repertoire' maintenance, improvisation, theory, solo performance, accompaniment and ensemble skills, interpretation, and composition. In the spring of 2008, the conservatory performed 37 late intermediate and advanced pianists.
Pedagogic & Full Service
Pedagogic instruction refers to the of the correct use of teaching strategies in order to acheive the goal of mastery in the pupil.
Full Service education provides opportunity for students to particiate in multiple musical applications including: theory, master classes, ensembles, performances, etc.
Customized
Teachers do not simply follow a pre-printed method instruction book. Rather a "customized approach is preferred in order to ensure the pupil recieves what they need when the need it.
Instruction is provided for students or all ages and levels. The conservatory currently offers lessons for violin, viola, and cello and guitar. A classical and traditional teaching approach is utilized in tandem with “Suzuki” methods as needed. Private string students are provided with the opportunity to participate in ensemble and orchestra training as soon as possible. Workshops, intensives, quartets and open ensembles are a integral part of a successful strings education.
Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them!
~Oliver Wendell Holmes
