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Oswego, Illinois | Phone 630-551-4321 |
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Music/Art Programs &
Pricing
Music/Art Programs & Pricing Quick Links
Music Programs
Students enrolled in our private lesson program can choose to participate in the following ensembles:
During the quarter, students will participate in several rehearsals for their chosen class, and a performance showcasing their learned skills. Although some classes are run separately from the student's private lesson, other ensembles are integrated into the student's current lesson program by substituting the rehearsals for their weekly lesson. Please check with the Fox River Academy for specific dates and times.
At no additional charge, students of the Fox River Academy can participate in our Theory Classes. Students are placed according to their skill level and musical experience. Curriculum ranges from basic concepts of music theory (ear training, music reading, notation) to more advanced concepts (key systems, chord theory, analysis). Theory classes are once a week and last 60 minutes, and the majority of assignments are done in class. Please check with the Fox River Academy for specific dates and times. Theory Class 50-minute session: no additional fee (with enrollment)
Children's Theory Classes Children's Theory (ages 5-6) – Tuesdays 1:00-1:50
Evaluated Performance Recitals Twice each year, students in our program participate in Evaluated Performance Recitals. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their progress on their instrument, by preparing an exercise and one musical selection for a panel of teachers. Students also perform a short sight-reading example.
Private Music Instruction: (piano, voice, flute, saxophone, clarinet, guitar, violin, viola, and drums) $24/30-minute session $36/45-minute session $48/60-minute session
There will be a multiple-student discount for families with two or more enrolled students. Families with two or three students enrolled will receive a $2/hour discount off their total tuition. Families with four or more students enrolled will receive a $4/hour discount on all family members. This discount also applies to students enrolled in multiple instruments.
Preschool Group Music Sessions: "Miniature Musicians" Our preschool music program is designed to teach in a fun, engaging way to children the six main concepts of music. Students will learn that Music is Pitch, Rhythm, Movement, Mood, and Music as a Language, both on a spoken and universal level. Exposure to these musical concepts provides a wonderful foundation for children that may develop an interest in studying a musical instrument as they grow. Our class size is minimal (4-6 per class), to allow optimal attention to your child's learning. For more information, please visit our Miniature Musicians Program page.
Fall Quarter “Miniature Musicians” Progressive Preschool Music Program
Session I 10:00-10:30 AM Tuesdays starting September 16th through
November 18th Instructor: Nichole Luchs
Youth, Teenage, and Adult Private piano sessions for Youth involve establishing a solid foundation in rhythm, pitch, ear training, and coordination/technique concepts, as well as piano geography and reading. Teenage/Adult sessions (along with advanced Youth) will branch into repertoire, improvisation, composition, and theory skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of musical styles and presented with various media of notation and listening. Recommended session duration: Youth - 30/45 minute; Teenage and Adult - 45 minute/1 hour.
Youth, Teenage, and Adult Our voice program is designed to help advance the student in technique, musicality, theory, sight-reading, and repertoire. The material used in our sessions is specifically based on age and current advancement of the student. Recommended session duration: Youth - 30/45 minute; Teenage and Adult - 45 minute/1hour.
Youth, Teenage, and Adult Private guitar classes center around the proper development of hand position, posture, relaxation (for optimal technical execution), and rhythm/pitch. Students will learn to sight-read, develop their musical ear, and understand music theory in relation to their instrument. Recommended session duration: Youth - 30/45 minute; Teenage and Adult - 45 minute/1 hour. **Note: Due to the nature of the instrument, Youth students may need a special size guitar appropriate for their age and size. Please contact your instructor before obtaining an instrument for your class.
Youth, Teenage, and Adult Students will learn and expand on basic concepts of bass techniques, improvisation, ear-training, and explore various types of repertoire. Both upright and electric bass lessons are available. Recommended session duration: Youth - 45 minute; Teenage and Adult - 45 minute/1 hour. **Note: Due to the nature of the instrument, Youth students may need a special size bass appropriate for their age and size. Please contact your instructor before obtaining an instrument for your class.
Private Percussion Instruction: Youth, Teenage, and Adult Students advance in several areas of percussion studies (standard, jazz, latin, etc.) with attention and reinforcement of basic concepts (rudiments, sight-reading, ear training, improvisation). Snare, drum kit, and mallet percussion instruction available. Recommended session duration: Youth - 30/45 minute; Teenage and Adult - 45 minute/1 hour.
Private Saxophone and Clarinet Instruction: Youth, Teenage, and Adult Recommended session duration: Youth - 30/45 minute; Teenage and Adult - 45 minute/1 hour.
Private Violin and Viola Instruction: Our string program is designed to help advance the student in technique, musicality, theory, sight-reading, and repertoire. The material used in our sessions is specifically based on age and current advancement of the student. Recommended session duration: Youth - 30/45 minute; Teenage and Adult - 45 minute/1 hour. **Note: Due to the nature of the instrument, Youth students may need a special size violin/viola appropriate for their age and size. Please contact your instructor before obtaining an instrument for your class.
Private Harp Instruction:
Sound Foundations **New To Our Program** Sound Foundations is a new class offered by the Fox River Academy in conjunction with Backthird Audio of Aurora. This class is designed for anyone that is interested in learning more about audio and recording technology. These classes will give you "hands on" recording experience, with a knowledgeable instructor to show you how it all works. Classes are for all students ages 14 and up. No prior knowledge necessary!
Sound Foundations I: Stage Sound This class is a crash course in how to run a live sound system. Students will leave knowing how to design, set up, and run a PA system. January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th 6:00-9:00 PM $225 Sound Foundations II: Studio Sound This course in studio recording will teach you how to design, set up, and run a recording studio of almost any shape and size. February 11th, 18th, 25th, and March 4th 6:00-9:00 PM $225
Art Classes Students will learn fundamentals of drawing concepts, such as:
Class participants will explore the aforementioned concepts by using various art medium, such as various types of pencils, art markers, watercolor, and India Ink pens. There will be an additional fee for art supplies, specific to each class.
Art Information and Explorations In Silk:
Intro to Art Jan. 10th-Feb. 28th
Drawing Concepts
Art Class: Explorations In Silk
Intro to Art for ages 3-5:
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