Welcome,
The Music Academy proudly announces its 2009–2010 schedule of lessons and programs. Founded in 1963, ours is the region’s first and only non-profit community music school. The Music Academy encourages children and adults to pursue music for its educational rewards, the challenge of cultivating a new interest, or for pleasure, relaxation, and enjoyment. Our school provides an environment where students seeking preparation for a professional career, as well as those interested in “playing for fun”, are equally encouraged. Because we welcome students of all ages and skill levels, our primary objective is to help students realize their “personal best”.
As members of the National Guild of Community School in the Arts, we are required to maintain Faculty members who hold degrees (many of them advanced) in the instruments in which they teach; this ensures that you and your family are receiving the highest quality instruction and education available. We warmly welcome you and your family and look forward to a musical
and productive school year!
Best wishes,
Patricia Kelley, President
The Music Academy Board of Directors
"Music can change the world" - Ludwig Van Beethoven
Private lessons offer individualized instruction, and are available to both children and adults.
Group lessons are an opportunity to explore musical options in a setting shared with other learners.
Adult Choir and Children's Choir feature highly-qualified vocal Faculty offering instruction in the joyful art of choir singing.
Musical Theater includes opportunities for students to experience group singing and choreographed pieces.
The Musician's All! program introduces the youngest learners to a proper (and fun) start to their music education.
Pre-School Ballet and Creative Movement includes easy-to-follow stretches and continues with activities in movement put to music from classical ballets to traditional favorites.
Suzuki violin instruction is valued world-wide as a successful and esteem-building approach to music education, and encourages students to realize genuine progress through the integration of discipline, love, and the student's natural abilities.
Traditional violin instruction includes private weekly lessons utilizing an approach that includes classic training and techniques.
Technology and music come together in Group Piano for Adults, a state-of-the-art electronic piano laboratory offering students the benefits of professional instruction in an affordable, low-stress setting.
Summer Camps afford additional music experiences for students: planned for Summer 2010 are Rock Camp, Piano/ Music Camp for Adults, Piano Camp for Children, and Winnie-the-Pooh Camp.
The advantages to studying music at a school are the opportunities available beyond private lessons: recitals, special events, faculty performances, examinations and student evaluations, and a fine music library provide additional opportunities for music study. Scholarships, group lessons, and payment options make enrollment at The Music Academy financially practical. Our modern facility in Cato Park offers plentiful parking.
Please consider adding music study to your life. We warmly welcome inquiries and all new students.
Patricia Kelley — President
Thanks to Centre County Community Foundation for on-going program support.
The Music Academy Board of Directors
Kenton Shaffer — Vice President
Carolyn Stebbins — Secretary
Philip A. Klein
Carol McAdams
Cynthia Schein
Nancy VanLandingham
Bonnie Tatterson — Executive Director
The Music Academy is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts
www.nationalguild.org.