Programs

Orff-Schulwerk

Sheri Myers, Certified Orff Instructor
This internationally recognized approach, developed by the German composer and educator Carl Orff, combines movement, singing and the playing of instruments, such as xylophones and glockenspiels. The rhythmic Orff approach emphasizes the value of group performance and is filled with clapping, moving, and keeping a beat with anything near at hand -- all the fun things children ages 3 to 9 love to do! 

  • Location: Presser Hall, Room 113

To register:

  • Online fall registration and brochure will be available in mid-August.
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The Young Singers

Claudia Gatewood, Conductor
The Young Singers is a community youth choir for rising grades 2 through 10. This treble choir is composed of elementary, middle school and some high school voices. Founded in 1985 by Dr. Ann Roberts Small, professor emerita at Stetson University, the choir has performed at regional and national conferences of the American Choral Director’s Association, the Music Educators National Conference and the National Orff-Schulwerk Association.

To register:

  • Online fall registration and brochure will be available in mid-August.
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Youth String Program

Brigid Miles, Director
Registration for this group is open to all school-age students. The Youth String program provides an ensemble experience in a comprehensive environment for the development of beginning and intermediate string students.

To register:

  • Online fall registration and brochure will be available in mid-August.


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Individual lessons

Lessons are one-on-one, individually taught in Presser Hall (music building) on all orchestral and band instruments, as well as guitar, piano, harp (taught by Cameron Huster) and voice. The age requirement for voice lessons is 15 and older.

  • Tuition: $200 per semester

Tuition for the fall and spring semesters covers 13 half-hour lessons; tuition for the summer session covers 10 half-hour lessons.

Lessons begin after registration is received. Please allow at least two to three weeks after you register for the teacher to be assigned and to contact you to schedule lesson times. Please specify your musical instrument on the registration form.

*Guitar teacher Bob DeGaetano earned a bachelor’s degree in classical guitar performance from Stetson University in 1989. He has been playing music professionally in Central Florida throughout his career. He is also an accomplished jazz saxophone player, skilled at jazz improvisation. 

To register:

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Community School of Dance

Classes are offered in various dance styles, including ballet, creative movement and modern dance,  for a wide range of ages and skill levels.  Dance spring programs continue through June 16. Learn more from the Dance portion of the 2012 Brochure and on the Community School of Dance webpage.

To register:

  • Fill out the online dance registration form and the online dance payment form. They are two separate forms. Or,

  • Download and fill out the 2012 brochure dance registration page, and mail or deliver it to Presser Hall.

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