Academy for Strings and Piano at Four Oaks
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Programs for Homeschoolers Home schooled children are now able to fulfill their musical arts requirements at the Academy for Strings and Piano at Four Oaks Our talented and dedicated faculty is available to offer the following classes for home schooled children: Recorder Group Class, under the direction of Chien-Hui Haynes This class for the beginning recorder student (ages 8 to 11) is designed to introduce young students to playing a musical instrument, just as is done in the public school systems. The tuition for the first eight-week session (Wednesdays 2:30-3:00) will be $50.00, with a minimum of 4 students required to enroll in the class. String Orchestra, under the direction of Amber Inman and Susan Knapp Four Oaks has always provided high quality ensemble opportunities for string ensemble playing. We are now pleased to provide additional daytime ensemble programs for home schooled students. Both Amber Inman and Susan Knapp have had much experience in this area. Susan was the founder of the Ashtabula Youth Orchestra which was a twenty-four member string orchestra in residence at Kent State University, Ashtabula Campus, as well as founder of the Academy for Strings and Piano at Four Oaks. As a student, Amber was a participating member of the Four Oaks Ensemble. As an instructor, Mrs. Inman has been the director of the Intermezzo String Ensemble, and assistant to Ms. Knapp with the Preludio String Ensemble, and the Four Oaks Youth Ensemble. Beginning String Orchestra (Group Instruction on violin, viola, and cello): This group is designed for beginning violin, viola, and cello students who wish to learn in a class setting. It will meet on Wednesdays from 1:15-2:00. The tuition for the first 8 week session will be $60.00, with a minimum of four students required to enroll in the class. There will be a slight additional fee for music books. For your convenience, stringed instruments, which may be taken home in order to practice, will be available to use for a small rental fee. More advanced string ensemble opportunities will be arranged for those who are already playing a stringed instrument. Also, with an accepted audition and private instruction at Four Oaks a student is welcome to enter one of our three already established string ensembles. Potential enrollees are welcome to come and observe any of our current string ensembles or private lessons by appointment.
Please Follow the Music Programs Link to Learn about the Music for Little Mozarts Preschool Program. Private Instruction on Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, and Theory is also available by Appointment with any of the Following Instructors: Private Piano /Theory Lessons – Chien-Hui Haynes, Instructor Mrs. Haynes, who has taught at the Granite Bay Arts Academy in Granite Bay, California, and at the Cleveland Music School Settlement, includes theory training in her private piano lessons. She is available to arrange for private instruction scheduling on Monday through Wednesday, and Friday at 3:00 and earlier. Mrs. Whitely, who is the head of the accompanying department of the Cleveland Music School Settlement, a member of the collaborative piano staff at the Cleveland Institute of Music, and pianist for Lake Erie College and Encore School for Strings, is available to instruct home schooled children on Monday morning. Private Violin and Viola Lessons – Amber Inman, Instructor Mrs. Inman, who studied music education at Cleveland State University, specializing in stringed instruments, is available on Monday morning, Wednesday afternoon, and Thursday afternoon to teach violin and viola. Amber also directs string ensembles at Four Oaks with Ms. Knapp. Private Violin and Viola Lessons – Susan Knapp Ms. Knapp, graduate of Kent State University, with graduate work at Kent State and Edinboro Universities, is available on Monday morning and Thursday afternoon to teach violin and viola. Susan also directs string ensembles at Four Oaks with Mrs. Inman. Private Cello Lessons – Jerry Yarovich Private cello lessons may be arranged with Jerry Yarovich, a gifted cellist who has been the instructor to the top cellists in the Mentor High School Orchestra. He is currently available on Mondays by appointment.
1042 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH 44077 ~ Tel: 440.352.2391 |
