SIU School of Music Preparatory Programs and Suzuki School

SIU School of Music provides opportunities for pre-college and community musicians to study their instrument or voice with highly skilled instructors in individual and group settings. SIU Conference Services handles registration for lessons and activities offered through School of Music Camps, Preparatory Program and Suzuki School. Private lesson fees are variable, depending on instructor training and experience. Instructor categories include SIU School of Music faculty (may require audition), Staff Instructor and Apprentice Instructor Levels 1 & 2. Staff and Apprentice Instructors are selected by SIU School of Music faculty and vetted according to Illinois state law. Level One Apprentice Instructors have completed at least one year of mentored teaching experience and/or have completed coursework in pedagogy related to their primary instrument or voice.

Cello Lessons

CELLO LESSONS WITH APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR

Registration is based on a 16-week term. Regular weekly lessons are scheduled on a day and time that is mutually agreeable for student and instructor. A lesson that falls on a designated SIUC holiday or administrative closure day will be rescheduled. Any lesson that is missed due to instructor cancellation will be available for reschedule. A lesson that is missed due to cancellation by the registrant with less than 24 hours’ notice to the instructor will not be rescheduled or refunded. Two regular lessons will include assessment consultation with School of Music faculty. Each Apprentice Instructor is selected by a School of Music Faculty specializing on the specific instrument or voice.

REGISTRATION FEES*
Lessons	Instructor Level 1	Instructor Level 2
30-minutes	$360 (or 4 installments of $90)	$300 (or 4 installments of $75)
45-minutes	$460 (or 4 installments of $115)	$360 (or 4 installments of $90)
60-minutes	$540 (or 4 installments of $135)	n/a

Instructor Level 1 Registration Form

Instructor Level 2 Registration Form

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Lessons with Apprentice Instructor Level 1 or 2 do not require audition. School of Music approval is required to complete registration.

Lesson location: Altgeld 205

For questions contact:

Professor Bill Cernota
bactocello@gmail.com

Cello Lessons with SIU School of Music Faculty
Professor William Cernota

Lessons will be held in Altgeld 212

Registration Fees*:

5 Lessons

30 minutes - $175

45 minutes - $262

60 minutes - $350

15 Lessons

30 minutes - $525

45 minutes - $786

60 minutes - $1,050

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:

Professor William Cernota
bactocello@gmail.com

Cello Lessons SIU Suzuki School
Paula Melton, Assistant Instructor

Registration is based on a 16-week term. Lesson start date and subsequent meetings will be established for day, time, and frequency to be mutually agreeable for student and instructor. Further details will be provided by the instructor, including attendance/cancellation policy, required materials, and performing opportunities.

Lesson location: Altgeld 222

Registration Fees*:

Private Tuition Chart

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form (Annual)

Registration Form (Pro-Rated)

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:

Paula Melton, Assistant Instructor
melton@siu.edu

Clarinet Lessons

CLARINET LESSONS WITH APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1

Registration fees:*

60 minute lessons $540 (or 4 installments of $135)

45 minute lessons $460 (or 4 installments of $115)

30 minute lessons $360 (or 4 installments of $90

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Lesson location: Altgeld 218

Registration Form

Lessons with Apprentice Instructor Level 1 do not require audition, but School of Music approval is required to complete registration. For questions or inquiries about instrument lessons:

Dr. Eric Mandat
(618) 453-5802
emandat@siu.edu

Flute Choirs

Southern Illinois Flute Choir

The Southern Illinois Flute Choir is open to adult and collegiate flute players from SIU and the surrounding region. The ensemble plays a variety of literature written or arranged for the flute family, including C, E-flat, piccolo, alto, bass and contrabass. Members include players ranging in ability from intermediate to advanced. Yearly performances are typically scheduled in December and May. For first-time members, an audition is required (solo piece or etude or excerpt).

Fall term: TBA, 2021

Location: Altgeld 112

Time: Sundays, 7:00-8:30pm

Registration Form

Registration: $70 per person, per semester

Contact: Dr. Douglas Worthen
email: worthen@siu.edu

Southern Illinois Junior Flute Choir

Jr. Flute Choir is a flute ensemble for flute players grades 6-12, with minimum one-year experience. Must be enrolled in school band program or take private lessons.

Fall term: TBA, 2021

Location: Altgeld 112

Day/time: Sundays 4:00-5:30pm

Registration Form

Registration: $70 per semester or $140 for both semesters (Fall and Spring)

Contact: Dr. Douglas Worthen
email: worthen@siu.edu

Flute Lessons

Flute Lessons with SIU School of Music Faculty
Douglas Worthen Associate Professor

Lesson start date and subsequent meetings will be established for day, time, and frequency to be mutually agreeable for student and instructor. Further details will be provided by the instructor, including attendance/cancellation policy, required materials, and performing opportunities.

Lesson location: Altgeld 205

Registration Fees:*
4 lessons, 60 minutes each: $240
8 lessons, 60 minutes each: $480

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions or inquiries:

Douglas Worthen

609.661.4963
worthen@siu.edu

French Horn Lessons

French Horn Lessons with SIU School of Music Faculty
Jennifer Presar, Senior Lecturer

Jennifer is an Instructor of Horn and Music Theory at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Lessons will be held in Old Baptist Foundation 106

Registration Fees:*

5 Lessons

30 minutes - $150

45 minutes - $230

60 minutes - $280

15 Lessons

30 minutes - $420

45 minutes - $630

60 minutes - $780

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:

Jennifer Presar, Senior Lecturer
618.536.8742
jpresar@siu.edu

Oboe Lessons

Oboe Lessons with SIU School of Music Faculty
Edward Benyas, Professor

Benyas is a Professor of Oboe and Conducting at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Lessons will be held in Old Baptist Foundation 217

Registration Fees:*

4 Lessons

30 minutes - $120

60 minutes - $240

8 Lessons

30 minutes - $240

60 minutes - $480

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:

Edward Benyas, Professor
618. 536-8742
benyas@siu.edu

Organ

Organ Lessons with SIU School of Music Faculty

James Reifinger, Assistant Professor

Lesson start date and subsequent meetings will be established for day, time, and frequency to be mutually agreeable for student and instructor. Further details will be provided by the instructor, including attendance/cancellation policy, required materials, and performing opportunities.

Lessons will be held in Altgeld 212

Registration Fees:*

30 minute lessons
5 lessons - $150

10 lessons - $300

15 lessons - $450

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:

James Reifinger, Assistant Professor
618.536.8742
reifinger@siu.edu

Percussion/Drum-Set Lessons

PERCUSSION/DRUM-SET LESSONS WITH APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2

Registration fees:*

45 minute lessons $360 (or 4 installments of $90)

30 minute lessons $300 (or 4 installments of $75)

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Lesson location: Altgeld 009/012

Registration Form

Lessons with Apprentice Instructor Level 2 do not require audition. School of Music approval is required to complete registration. For questions or inquiries about instrument lessons:

Dr. Christopher Butler
(618) 453-5853
cbutler@siu.edu

Percussion/Drum-Set Lessons with School of Music Faculty
Dr. Christopher Butler, Lecturer

Registration Fees:*

5 Lessons

30 minutes - $150

45 minutes - $230

60 minutes - $280

15 Lessons

30 minutes - $420

45 minutes - $630

60 minutes - $780

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:

Dr. Christopher Butler
(618) 453-5853
cbutler@siu.edu

Piano Lessons - Adult

Have fun learning to play piano in a group setting, once a week!
Lessons include piano technique, note reading, ensemble skills and LOADS of fun!
Class size is limited!

DATES: TBA (runs for 28 weeks)

LOCATION: SIU School of Music Piano Lab – Old Baptist foundation (OBF)

TIME: Adult Beginning Piano Classes 6:00 – 6:50 pm

FEES: $350 Full yearly tuition paid in full by September

Tuition may be paid in four installments of $90 - September, October, January, February.

Registration Options:

Call 618/536-7751 to register over the phone with a VISA, Mastercard or Discover
Fax Registration Form with payment information to 618/453-5680

Please contact Sarah Gray, sarahpatton00@gmail.com

Registration questions to Jackie Welch at 618/536-7751 or send an email to jackiew@siu.edu

Piano Lessons - Group

College of Liberal Arts is happy to announce After School Group Piano lessons. Have fun learning to play piano in a group setting, once a week. Lessons include piano technique, note reading, ensemble skills and LOADs of fun!

DATES: Returning Fall 2021(runs for 28 weeks)

LOCATION: SIU School of Music Piano Lab – Old Baptist foundation (OBF)

TIME: Section 1 – Beginning Piano Classes (Grades 2-3) 4:30 – 5:15 pm
Section 2 – Beginning Piano Classes (Grades 4-6) 5:15 – 6:00 pm

FEES: $350 (Paid in full by Sept. 18 or in four installments – Sept., Oct., Jan. and Feb)

Registration Options:

Call 618/536-7751 to register over the phone with a VISA, Mastercard or Discover
Fax Registration Form with payment information to 618/453-5680

Plese contact Paula Melton, Music Director, melton@siu.edu if you have questions or are interested in private lessons.

Registration questions to Jackie Welch at 618/536-7751 or send an email to jackiew@siu.edu

Trombone/Euphonium Lessons

TROMBONE/EUPHONIUM LESSONS WITH APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2

Registration fees:

30-minute lessons $300 (or 4 installments of $75)

45-minute lessons $360 (or 4 installments of $90)

Registration Form

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Lesson location: Altgeld 205

Lessons with Apprentice Instructor Level 2 do not require audition. School of Music approval is required to complete registration.

Dr. Jessica Butler
(618) 453-8742
j.butler@siu.edu

Trombone/Euphonium Lessons with School of Music Faculty
Dr. Jessica Butler, Lecturer

Registration Fees*:

5 Lessons

30 minutes - $150

45 minutes - $230

60 minutes - $280

15 Lessons

30 minutes - $420

45 minutes - $630

60 minutes - $780

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:

Dr. Jessica Butler
(618) 453-8742
j.butler@siu.edu

Trumpet

Trumpet Lessons with Apprentice Instructor Level 1

Registration fees:*

60 minute lessons $540 (or 4 installments of $135)

45 minute lessons $460 (or 4 installments of $115)

30 minute lessons $360 (or 4 installments of $90)

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form

Lesson location: Old Baptist Foundation 214

Lessons with Apprentice Instructor Level 1 do not require audition. School of Music approval is required to complete registration. For questions or inquiries about trumpet lessons:

Jennifer Presar
618/536-8742
jpresar@siu.edu

Viola Lessons

Viola Lessons with Suzuki School Instructor

Registration Fees:*

Private Tuition Chart

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form (Annual)

Registration Form (Pro-Rated)

Lessons with School of Music Faculty may require audition or instructor approval.

For questions or inquiries:
Paula Melton
618.536.8742
melton@siu.edu

Viola Lessons with SIU School of Music Faculty
Dr. Rossana Cauti, Assistant Lecturer

Lesson start date and subsequent meetings will be established for day, time, and frequency to be mutually agreeable for student and instructor. Further details will be provided by the instructor, including attendance/cancellation policy, required materials, and performing opportunities.

Lesson location: Altgeld 021

Registration Fees:*

45 minutes lessons:

5 lessons - $225
10 lessons - $450
15 lessons - $675

60 minutes lessons:

5 lessons - $300
10 lessons - $600
15 lessons - $900

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval.

For questions or inquiries:

Dr. Rossana Cauti
618.536.8742
rossana.cauti@siu.edu

Violin Lessons

Violin Lessons SIU Suzuki School
Paula Melton, Assistant Instructor

Registration Fees:* Private Tuition Chart

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form (Annual)

Registration Form (Pro-Rated)

Lessons with School of Music Faculty may require audition or instructor approval.

For questions or inquiries:
Paula Melton
618.536.8742
melton@siu.edu

45 minutes lessons:

5 lessons - $225
10 lessons - $450
15 lessons - $675

60 minutes lessons:

5 lessons - $300
10 lessons - $600
15 lessons - $900

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval.

For questions or inquiries:

Dr. Rossana Cauti
618.536.8742
rossana.cauti@siu.edu

Violin Lessons
Apprentice Instructor Level 1 or 2

Registration is based on a 16-week term. Regular weekly lessons are scheduled on a day and time that is mutually agreeable for student and instructor. A lesson that falls on a designated SIU-Carbondale holiday or administrative closure day will be rescheduled. Any lesson that is missed due to instructor cancellation will be available for reschedule. A lesson that is missed due to cancellation by the registrant with less than 24 hours’ notice will not be rescheduled or refunded. Two regular lessons will also include assessment consultation with School of Music faculty. Each Apprentice Instructor is selected by School of Music faculty specializing on the specific instrument or voice.

Violin lesson fees

30-minutes

Registration Fees*
Lessons	Instructor Level 1	Instructor Level 2
30-minutes	$360 (or 4 installments of $90)	$300 (or 4 installments of $75)
45-minutes	$460 (or 4 installments of $115)	$360 (or 4 installments of $90)
60-minutes	$540 (or 4 installments of $135)	n/a

Instructor Level 1 Registration Form

Instructor Level 2 Registration Form

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Lessons with Apprentice Instructor Level 1 or 2 do not require audition. School of Music approval is required to complete registration.

Lesson location: Altgeld Hall

Questions and to inquire about lessons:

Paula Melton
618.536.8742
melton@siu.edu

Voice Lessons

Voice Lessons with School of Music Faculty
Dr. Brittany Benningfield

Registration is based on a 16-week term. Lesson start date and subsequent meetings will be established for day, time, and frequency to be mutually agreeable for student and instructor. Further details will be provided by the instructor, including attendance/cancellation policy, required materials, and performing opportunities.

Registration Fees*:

5 Lessons

30 minutes - $125
60 minutes - $250

15 Lessons

30 minutes - $350
60 minutes - $700

*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)

Registration Form

Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:

Dr. Brittany Benningfield, Lecturer
Brittany.benningfield@siu.edu
618/453-5815

COVID Protocol

SIU is committed to protecting the community, so current campus and state pandemic safety protocols will be followed. For more information on SIU’s response to the coronavirus and university guidelines, view our coronavirus website. The wearing of face coverings is encouraged but not required in most settings. However, masks will still be required in some situations. Per the university’s agreement with the Faculty Association, if the instructor specified a mask requirement in their syllabus at the beginning of the spring ’22 semester, masks will still be required in that classroom and/or lab. Face masks are required where regulated by government entities such as public transportation and health care settings. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation!

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