University of Central Arkansas

Lessons for Children, Teens, and Adults: Music lessons help children build confidence and communication skills, develop focused listening skills and foster creativity. For adults, it's fun, it brings back skills we had forgotten or never gotten to develop, and it helps keep our brains in good working order. Research also seems to indicate that when the elderly take music lessons, anxiety and depression are reduced. Music is good for every age!

Private instruction is available for students of all ages and ability levels. Lessons are generally taught on a semester basis, 13 weeks for fall and spring and 5-10 weeks in the summer.  Students who do not register and start lessons by the first week of the fall semester may register after the semester starts and begin lessons as of Sept. 14 (10 weeks remaining) or Oct. 12 (6 weeks remaining) as openings allow.

Private Lessons are offered in piano, voice, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and most band and orchestral instruments. You may choose an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty-level instructor, depending upon the level or type of instruction you or your family member requires. Students may study one-on-one with an instructor for a weekly 30-, 45-, or 1-hr. lesson. Our instructors are professionally trained in the technique and repertoire of their instrument. Recital performance is available at the end of the fall and spring semesters with the approval of the instructor.  Tuition costs are listed below by level of instructor.

Kindermusik

Village- 6-18 months.         Our Time- 18 months-3 yrs.            Imagine That- 3 ½ -4 yrs. Kindermusik is a nationally recognized, early childhood music program. Village provides a unique blend of multi-level activities.  Creative movement, vocal play, object and instrument exploration, and a colorful literature component stimulates your baby’s growth and development and engages all the senses. Our Time will teach basic musical skills through the use of coordinated movement, games, folk songs, percussion instruments and listening activities. Imagine That will include more ear training, rhythmic and tonal activities, songs and additional experiences with various instruments.  Classes begin Monday, Jan. 25.   Beth Lasley,  Kindermusik instructor.     Village:  4:15 pm            Our Time:  10:30am  or  5:15 pm           Imagine That:   6:15pm          EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT THRU Jan. 11:  $15 off regular tuition!  

          Suzuki Violin

Suzuki Violin (or Talent Education method), for children 4 and up, is available for parents looking for a different approach to musical instruction for their young beginners.  Parental involvement and support at home is especially important for very young learners.  Students will receive a private lesson each week and also participate in a weekly group lesson.  An orientation meeting is recommended before the first lesson – an orientation class is recommended.   Call 450-5755 for additional information or to schedule your orientation appointment.Ages:  4-8+                       Instructors:   Susan and Michael Burkepile                       Cost: $280/semester, plus materials

Central Arkansas Children’s Choir

Be part of the award-winning Central Arkansas Children’s Choir!  Rehearsals are held each Monday of the school year from  6-7:30pm.  Our directors are extraordinarily talented teachers, award-winners themselves:  Dr. Ryan Fisher, professor of Choral Music Education at UCA and an experienced director of elementary, middle, and high school choruses; and Ms. Peggy McDaniel, music specialist at Little Rock’s Bale Elementary and Mentor Teacher of the year in 2008.   This fall we sang at ArtsFest in Conway and with the Ark. Symphony Orchestra in LR in December.  The choir is accepting auditions for the spring semester, for students going into grades 4-8, for the Choristers training choir and our Concert Choir.  Auditions will be held in December and early January.  Call 450-5755 or email jannb@uca.edu for an audition time, or email Dr. Ryan Fisher for more information:  rfisher@uca.edu

.Music ‘N’ Motion for grades 4-6

A class that focuses on the integrated arts of movement and music making through the use of percussion instruments, drums, recorders, and singing. Dr. Rose and area music teachers will lead students through expressive and creative discovery learning that is based on the Orff process.  The 12-week class will meet from 6-7:00 pm Mondays, beginning  Jan. 25. 

Guitar Class for Beginners

Join Smokey Emerson’s popular 12-week guitar class for students with little or no experience. Ages 10 and up.   Maximum enrollment:  10 students.  Call 450-5755 or 450-3672 BEFORE registering to determine availability and reserve your spot. Classes are held each Thursday, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m, from Jan. 21 – Apr. 15.   Tuition: $150; Materials fee:  $7 to be paid at first class.   Location: SFAC, Room 125             

Little Mozart Pre-Piano Class

This is a 6 - week class to measure a child’s readiness and to prepare for private lessons.          For children in Kindergarten and 1^st grades.    Maximum enrollment:  6 students.                  Instructor:  Mrs. Terrie Shires.          Call 450-5755 or 450-3672 BEFORE registering to determine availability and reserve your child's place.  Classes are held each Tuesday, 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. from Jan. 26 – Mar. 2.   Tuition: $90; a $15 materials fee is paid separately at first class.             Location: SFAC,134A.

The faculty of the UCA Community School of Music is made up of current members of the faculty of the UCA Department of Music, visiting instructors, and selected graduate and undergraduate music students under the supervision of a faculty member. ______________________________________________________________________________

WALK-IN REGISTRATION DATES
UCA Snow Fine Arts Center, Room 203
                                 December 17-18, 21-22,  8:00AM to 12 Noon; 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM            

 Late Registration:  Jan. 7-8,  Same hours as above.

New Students:  You may register during walk-in registration in our office or by mail, email or fax.  For additional information, click on the link to our registration form.

Current Students:  Teresa will contact you by phone or email, and can sign you back up for spring.  You’ll just need to mail in your payment for tuition.  If you don’t hear from her, please contact us!  You may register early by email or mail for any class, prior to the walk-in registration dates by contacting Jann Bryant @ 501-450-5755 or Teresa Bumgarner @450-3672 or emailing Jannb@uca.edu or Tbumgarn@uca.edu.