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Private Studio Instruction

Studio lessons are available in a wide range of musical areas. These are weekly private lessons that give the student one on one instruction in their chosen study area.   Students are required to spend at least 3 hours per week in practice in addition to their weekly lesson.   Qualified EOU Undergraduate Students, Community Members and EOU Faculty teach these private lessons.   Studio lessons are open to students of all skill levels.  Instruments are not provided.  10 lessons per quarter.Course Cost $150.00 per quarter

Students may have material costs in addition to course fees.  

All students must pay a $20.00 registration fee

 

Piano ( Age 6 and over)                

Acoustic Guitar (Age 6 and over)

Electric Guitar (Age 8 and over)      

Electric Bass (Age 8 and over)

Banjo (Age 12 and over)

Mandolin (Age 12 and over)

Violin (Age 8 and over)

Viola (Age 8 and over)

Cello (Age 8 and over)

String Bass (Age 8 and over)

Clarinet (Age 8 and over)

Oboe (Age 12 and over)

Flute (Age 8 and over)

Percussion (Age 8 and over)

Voice (Age 12 and over, under 12 with audition)

Trumpet (Age 12 and over)

Saxophone (Age 12 and over)

Trombone (Age 12 and over)

 

Group Instruction

Weekly classes in voice and guitar are offered. These hour-long classes are designed for beginning and intermediate students of all age groups.All students must pay a $20.00 registration fee.  All groups classes are available Fall, Winter and Spring quarters only.

 

Voice Class   Ages 12 and over (except with permission)    Students meet in a group setting to learn the basic skills of voice production and vocal techniques.   Students also learn about presentation, posture and proper breathing techniques.  Cost $75.00 per quarter 

 

Guitar Class   Ages 6 and over

Students meet in a group setting to learn the basic and intermediate skills for playing the guitar.   Students must provide their own instrument.  Additional materials costs may be required.   Cost $75.00 per quarter

 

Violin Class   Ages 8 and over

This is a beginning class that teaches violin through group instruction and classroom participation.  Students will learn the basic skills needed to play the violin including reading music, fingering and bowing techniques.  Additional materials costs may be required. Cost $75.00 per quarter

 

Child's Play Music

In this program children ages 3-6 will be introduced to basic musical concepts of rhythm, pitch, and sound.   This will take place in a fun and exciting learning environment that promotes involvement and inclusion.   Children will be taught a variety of entry level musical skills that will help them begin to experience and create music at a young age.   Classes will be limited to 12 children and requires parent involvement in play and exercises.   There will be 10 weekly classes.   Additional material costs may apply.  All students must pay a $20.00 registration fee.  Available Fall, Winter and Spring quarters only.                                         Cost $50.00 per quarter

 

Suzuki Strings

Suzuki Strings lessons are available for ages 5 and older through a combination of private instruction and group classes.   Janel Skinner, a community member certified in teaching the Suzuki method, and selected Eastern Oregon University music students, will teach lessons.   Each student will receive one 1/2-hour private lesson each week and one 45-minute class lesson every other week.   There will be a parent training and participation class once each quarter.   Violins are not provided but may be purchased or rented locally.   Additional material costs may apply. All students must pay a $20.00 registration fee. Available Fall, Winter and Spring quarters only

Cost $220.00 per quarter

 

Classroom Training

Music Theory   Ages 13 and older Music Theory explores the basic principles underlying music emphasizing understanding music and its notation through analysis of rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic elements of music.   Students taking studio lessons may take this class without course fee.   Additional material costs may apply. All students must pay a $20.00 registration fee. Available Fall, Winter and Spring quarters only.

Cost $75.00 per quarter

 

Music Basics  Ages 8 to 12

This course introduces children to the basics of written music and musical concepts.    Students taking studio lessons may take this class without course fee. Additional material costs may apply.  All students must pay a $20.00 registration fee. Available Fall, Winter and Spring quarters only.

Cost $75.00 per quarter

 

Music Appreciation for Adults

This class is designed for adult students to learn about the history and genres of music.  Students will learn through reading assignments and listening to music. Additional material costs may apply.  All students must pay a $20.00 registration fee.  Available Fall, Winter and Spring quarters only.

Cost $75.00 per quarter

 

Performance Ensembles

The following performing ensembles are available for participation by community members.  Available Fall, Winter and Spring quarters only. Click on the following links for more information about each group:

Grande Ronde Community Choir

Children's African Drumming Corps