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1255 Lincoln Drive
Mail Code 6705
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-536-7751 | F: 618-453-5680
conferenceservices@siu.edu
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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
- 5 Lessons
- 15 Lessons
- Clarinet Lessons
- Flute Lessons
- French Horn Lessons
- 5 Lessons
- 15 Lessons
- Oboe Lessons
- 4 Lessons
- 8 Lessons
- Organ
- Percussion/Drum-Set Lessons
- 5 Lessons
- 15 Lessons
- Trombone/Euphonium Lessons
- 5 Lessons
- 15 Lessons
- Trumpet
- Viola Lessons
- 5 lessons - $225
- 10 lessons - $450
- 15 lessons - $675
- 5 lessons - $300
- 10 lessons - $600
- 15 lessons - $900
- Violin Lessons
- 4 lessons - $240
- 8 lessons - $480
- 5 lessons - $225
- 10 lessons - $450
- 15 lessons - $675
- 5 lessons - $300
- 10 lessons - $600
- 15 lessons - $900
- Voice 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.
Lesson 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
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 minutes - $175
45 minutes - $262
60 minutes - $350
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.)
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
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*:
*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)
Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval.
For questions contact:
618/536-8742
CLARINET LESSONS WITH APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1
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:*
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
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 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 with SIU School of Music Faculty
Jennifer Presar, Senior Lecturer
Jennifer is an Instructor of Horn and Music Theory at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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 Old Baptist Foundation 106
Registration Fees:*
30 minutes - $150
45 minutes - $230
60 minutes - $280
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.)
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 with SIU School of Music Faculty
Edward Benyas, Professor
Benyas is a Professor of Oboe and Conducting at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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 Old Baptist Foundation 217
Registration Fees:*
30 minutes - $120
60 minutes - $240
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.)
Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:
618. 536-8742
benyas@siu.edu
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 WITH APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 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 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:*
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
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 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 009/012
Registration Fees:*
30 minutes - $150
45 minutes - $230
60 minutes - $280
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.)
Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval. For questions contact:
Dr. Christopher Butler(618) 453-5853
cbutler@siu.edu
TROMBONE/EUPHONIUM LESSONS WITH APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 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 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:
30-minute lessons $300 (or 4 installments of $75)
45-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 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 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:
Registration Fees*:
30 minutes - $150
45 minutes - $230
60 minutes - $280
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.)
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 Lessons with Apprentice Instructor Level 1
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:*
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: 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 Presar618/536-8742
jpresar@siu.edu
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:*
*Additional costs may also include instrument purchase or rental, associated maintenance, supplies, and materials (method books, etudes, music scores, metronome, etc.)
Lessons with School of Music Faculty may require audition or instructor approval.
For questions or inquiries:
618.536.8742
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:
60 minutes lessons:
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 with SIU School of Music Faculty
Michael Barta, 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 021
Registration Fees:*
60 minutes lessons:
Registration Form
Lessons with SIU School of Music faculty require audition or instructor approval.
For questions or inquiries:
Michael Barta
618.536.8742
barta@siu.edu
Violin Lessons SIU Suzuki School
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.)
Lessons with School of Music Faculty may require audition or instructor approval.
For questions or inquiries:
618.536.8742
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:
60 minutes lessons:
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| 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:
618.536.8742
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:
618/536-8742