Music Lessons

INSTRUMENT AND VOICE LESSONS PROGRAM

(Credit and Non-credit options)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit, full-credit, or non-credit lessons. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.

Lessons are offered in all band and orchestral instruments as well as voice, piano (classical and jazz), guitar (classical and electric), banjo, electric bass, bagpipes, piano, organ and harpsichord.

Bassoon (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Cello (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Clarinet (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Classical Piano (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Composition (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Electric Bass (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Electric Guitar (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit, full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Flute (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
French Horn (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Guitar (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Harp (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Harpsichord (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Jazz Piano (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Oboe (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Organ (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Percussion/Drums (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Saxophone (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
SPA- Bagpipes (Y)

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Bassoon

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Cello

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Clarinet (Y)

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Classical Piano (Y)

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Composition (Y)

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Electric Bass (Y)

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Electric Guitar

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Flute

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- French Horn

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Guitar (Y)

Requires persmisson from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Harp

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Harpsichord

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Jazz Piano

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Oboe

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Organ

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Percussion/Drums

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Saxophone

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Spring Bass

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Trombone

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Trumpet

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Tuba

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Viola

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA- Violin (Y)

Requires permission from the department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
SPA-Voice (Y)

Requires permission fromthe department head.
Open to Sixth, Fifth, and Fourth Formers. Prerequisite: audition or permission of Ms. Lanier. Solo Performing Arts (SPA) is a year-long course offered to students who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency as an instrumentalist or singer. Students who are interested in having longer practice sessions and approaching their overall training more comprehensively match well with the objectives of this course. Students meet two periods per week with their instructors and maintain journals of daily practice. During the year, students will participate in two juries and two community or workshop performances. In September, students take a music theory placement test. Their instructor uses the results of this music theory evaluation to develop a course of study for music theory to complement their applied lessons. Students who do not qualify for the SPA option may enroll in either Non-Credit Music Lessons or Half-Credit Music Lessons for further training. In addition to performance and practice, students attend the five concerts on the annual Gammons Concert Series.
String Bass (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Trombone (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Trumpet (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Tuba (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Viola (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Violin (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Voice (Y)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit or full-credit. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.
Banjo (F)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit, full-credit, or non-credit lessons. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.

Lessons are offered in all band and orchestral instruments as well as voice, piano (classical and jazz), guitar (classical and electric), banjo, electric bass, bagpipes, piano, organ and harpsichord. A fee of $47 is applied to each period lesson.
Violin (non-credit)

The design of the Instrument and Voice Lessons Program provides opportunities for students of varied levels of skill and interest and is complementary to any student’s course load. A student may elect to register for half-credit, full-credit, or non-credit lessons. Electing full-credit music lessons places a student in the Solo Performing Arts course. Study of a musical instrument or voice is a commitment that should not be entered into lightly. Lesson preparation requires self-discipline, motivation, and well-structured independent work. All students are expected to attend a weekly class period with their instructors and maintain daily practice routines.

Lessons are offered in all band and orchestral instruments as well as voice, piano (classical and jazz), guitar (classical and electric), banjo, electric bass, bagpipes, piano, organ and harpsichord. A fee of $47 is applied to each period lesson.

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Mary Ann Lanier

Music Department Head, Director of Instrumental Music

978-448-7551

mlanier@groton.org
Bio
Mary Ann Lanier has enjoyed a varied career as a performer and educator. Her performing credits range from movie soundtrack recordings and a showcase at the pop/rock music industry festival, South by Southwest (Austin, TX) to singing Zarzuela roles with the Jarvis Zarzuela Festival (Napa, CA) and premiering new works with the MIT Wind Ensemble. She performs operas, oratorios, musicals, recitals, improvised music, and particularly enjoys singing American music. Mary Ann is a founding member of the American Classics Concert Series.

For many years, Mary Ann was co-director and principal soprano with the Boston-based touring educational opera group, Opera to Go. She has served on the music faculties of Tufts University, Wellesley College, Bridgewater State University, New England Conservatory, Brooks School, and MIT. Mary Ann earned a bachelor of music degree at Oberlin College Conservatory, where she studied with the great vocal pedagogue, Richard Miller. She holds a master of music degree from Boston University. Mary Ann has been helping students at Groton School discover and develop their singing voices and musical artistry since 1999.
Eric Baldwin

Music Lessons

ebaldwin@groton.org
Hans Bohn

Music instructor

hbohn@groton.org
Samuel Bozeman

Music Lessons

sbozeman@groton.org
Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil

Music Lessons

jmacneil@groton.org
Anthony D'Amico

Music Instructor: Double bass and electric bass

adamico@groton.org
Abe Finch

Steel Drum Ensemble Conductor (part-time)

afinch@groton.org
Alix Gray

Music Lessons

agray@groton.org
Vladimir Gurin

Music Instructor: Piano

vgurin@groton.org
Kenji Kikuchi

Director of Jazz Ensembles

kkikuchi@groton.org
Bio
Kenji Kikuchi received his B.M. from Berklee College of Music and his G.P.C. from the Boston Conservatory. He is an active performer in the styles of classical and jazz not only on his primary instrument, saxophone, but also on flute and clarinet. He is also an accomplished composer of contemporary classical music, being a member and founder of the composer’s group The Human Connection. Mr. Kikuchi had several of his works premiered including Overture for Orchestra and Saxophone Concerto by Quincy Symphony, his Marimba Concerto and Prelude for Orchestra by the Melrose Symphony and Cape Ann Overture by Cape Ann Symphony. He has also published Astronomy I, II (Finalist, National Flute Association Newly Published Piece, 2002), Quartet no.2 (Winner, National Flute Association Newly Published Piece, 1998), and Airmail Edition with Falls House Press, Sonata for Flute and Piano and Piece for Solo Piano with BKJ Publications.
Soo Lee-Martone

Music Instructor: Piano, Head of Piano Studies and Piano Ensembles

smartone@groton.org
Paige McGrath

Music Lessons

pmcgrath@groton.org
Aaron Packard

Music Instructor: Violin and chamber music

apackard@groton.org
Margaret Phillips

Music Instructor: Bassoon

maphillips@groton.org
Andrew Price

Music Instructor: Oboe and chamber music

aprice@groton.org
Maria Rindenello-Parker

Music Lessons

MRindenello-Parker@groton.org
Mark St. Laurent

Music Instructor: Voice

mstlaurent@groton.org
Berit Strong

Music Lessons

bstrong@groton.org
Timothy Terranella

Chamber Orchestra Conductor (part-time) Select Chamber Music

tterranella@groton.org
Bio
Timothy Terranella has performed as cellist and flutist with many of the Boston areaís most prestigious musical organizations including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Ballet, Boston Esplanade Pops, New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Boston Lyric Opera, and Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Terranella is a founding member of the New York-based Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and a former member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He has served on the faculties of Boston University, Buckingham Browne and Nichols School, College of the Holy Cross, Clark University, Joy of Music Program in Worcester, and Indian Hill Music, Littleton, MA (string chair). Mr. Terranella is also principal conductor of the Joy of Music Youth Orchestra and is a graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music. He earned the Masters Degree from The Boston Conservatory and the Artist Diploma from New England Conservatory. His cello teachers have included Leonard Rose, Orlando Cole, Mischa Nieland, and Ronald Thomas. His flute teachers have included Bernard Goldberg, Randolph Bowman and Jeanne Baxtresser. Mr. Terranella has performed on the musical soundtracks of Sophie's Choice and Schindler's List.
Kevin Tracy

Music Instructor: Trumpet

ktracy@groton.org
Camden Ward

Music Lessons

cward@groton.org

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