The Young Singers

Claudia Gatewood and Sandra Peter, Conductors

The Young Singers is a treble choir composed of elementary, middle school and high school voices. Training emphasizes choral skills and discipline, leading to outstanding performance. 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.

• Program begins Tuesday, September 3.
• Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
• Annual tuition: $385.00; $192.50 (September to December)
• Location: Presser Hall room 352
• The fallconcert will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in Douglas Lee Chapel in Elizabeth Hall.

More Information

For more information, please contact Claudia Gatewood at 386-822-8962 or cgatewoo@stetson.edu.

Registration

To register online, use the Community School of Music Registration form.

For more information about Community School of Music programs, download the brochure.

Guitar Ensemble

Jessica Floyd, Director

Jessica began playing guitar at age 14, under the guidance of Kathryn Grinstead at Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake, Florida. At Stetson University, Jessica studied with Stephen Robinson, Ph.D., founder of the university's guitar program. While studying at Stetson, Jessica taught for the Community School of Music. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Stetson University in 2012, with a major in music and a minor in education, with an emphasis on classical guitar.

• Class begins Wednesday, August 21.
• The Guitar Ensemble is open to students of any age, but must have mastery of the first position, basic chords and the ability to read notation. This class provides the opportunity to play in a group setting.
• Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuition: $120 for 12 classes
• Location: Presser Hall room 204

Registration

To register online, use the Community School of Music Registration form.

For more information about Community School of Music programs, download the brochure.

Individual lessons

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

• Fall tuition: $195.00 for student music major; $260 for community professional (degreed musician)
• Location: All lessons are held in Presser Hall

Tuition covers 13 half-hour lessons which may be taken any time after you have registered and after the teacher has contacted you to schedule the lessons.

Lessons are available on all orchestral and band instruments and in voice, piano, guitar, and harp.

Registration

To register online, use the Community School of Music Registration form.

For more information about Community School of Music programs, download the brochure.

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. Carl Orff believed that music can and should be an immediate and active experience. 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!

• Class begins Monday, September 9 and runs for 12 weeks.
• Times: Mondays from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. (ages 3-4); Mondays from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. (ages 5-9)
• Tuition: $120 per semester
• Location: Presser Hall room 113

Registration

To register online, use the Community School of Music Registration form.

For more information about Community School of Music programs, download the brochure.

Youth String Orchestra

Brigid Miles, Director

Brigid Miles began teaching violin and piano for the Community School of Music ten years ago. She has taught general music at local schools throughout Volusia County and is a member of the Volusia County Music Teachers Association. Brigid plays violin in the Daytona State College Symphony Orchestra. She holds a bachelor of music degree from Butler University and a master of music education degree from the University of Florida. Brigid also holds a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in Music.

• Class begins Thursday, September 5.
• Times: Thursdays from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m.
• Tuition: $120 per semester
• Location: Presser Hall room 349

Registration

To register online, use the Community School of Music Registration form.

For more information about Community School of Music programs, download the brochure.