Community School of MusicInformation and Registration for Fall 2014

Individual Music LessonsYoung Singers

Orff-Schulwerk ClassesYouth String Orchestra

2

Individual Music Lessons

Individual Music Lessons

3

� �

LESSONS – 13 WEEKS September - December

Lessons are individually taught in Presser Hall (music building) on allorchestral and band instruments, guitar, piano, and voice.

The age requirement for voice lessons is 15 and older.

Tuition: Stetson student music major: $195 per semester

Community professional: $260 per semester (degreed musician)

Tuition Covers: 13 half-hour lessons during the fall semester. Lessons scheduled after registration is received. Please allow at least two to three weeks after you register for the teacher to be assigned and to contact you to schedule lesson times.

Location: All lessons are held in Presser Hall (music building)

FALL REGISTRATION 2014

How To RegisterStep 1: Register (see registration form page 11).Step 2: Your teacher calls to arrange lesson times.Step 3: Enjoy lessons!

Payment plans availableDiscount provided for multiple participants within a family.

4

Young SingersAmanda Sali, conductor

The Young Singers is a treble choir composed of elementary, middleschool, and high school voices. Our mission is to provide a quality musiceducation experience focusing on healthy vocal production, musicreading skills and musical artistry through performance.

Payment plans availableDiscount provided for multiple participants within a family.

YOUNG SINGERS Begins Tuesday, September 2

Rehearsals: Tuesday 4:15 - 5:45 pmTuition: $192.50 per semester

Location: Presser Hall, room 204

Fall concert: H. Douglas Lee Chapel, Elizabeth HallSaturday, December 13, 7:30 p.m.

� �

5

Orff-SchulwerkKris Light, Level III Certified Orff Instructor

This internationally recognized approach, developed by the German composerand educator Carl Orff, combines movement, singing, and the playing ofinstruments, such as xylophones and glockenspiels. Carl Orff believed thatmusic can and should be an immediate and active experience. The rhythmicOrff approach emphasizes the value of group performance and is filled withclapping, moving, and keeping a beat with anything near at hand. All the funthings children ages 3 to 9 love to do!

ORFF-SCHULWERK CLASS (11 classes) Begins Wednesday, September 3

Times: Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:00 pm (ages 3-4)5:15 - 6:00 pm (ages 5-9)

Tuition: $120 per semesterLocation: Presser Hall, Room 113

Kris earned her Level III Orff-Schulwerk certification in1998, and is a member of the American Orff-SchulwerkAssociation. She holds a Bachelor in Music Educationdegree from the University of Central Florida. Kris haswritten curriculum standards for Volusia County Schools.

She is a member of the Florida Music Educators Association.Kris has been a guest conductor for the All-County Music Festival and was

recognized as one of the top five finalists for the 2013 Volusia County Teacher ofthe Year. Kris views her opportunity as a teacher "to see each child as anindividual" and to empower children "based upon their own unique abilities tobecome effective contributors to society." Teaching, she adds, "has enriched mylife forever."

Introducing Kris Light� �

6

� �

Stephanie Sandritter

Stephanie Sandritter is an orchestra director and musiceducator for a public school in the Orlando area. Agraduate of Florida State University, with a Bachelor'sdegree in Music Education, she studied cello withProfessor Gregory Sauer and conducting with Dr. PatrickDunnigan. Stephanie has been a member of All-Countyand All-State orchestras and appeared with the FloridaYouth Symphony. She has played with the Brevard

Symphony Orchestra, the Mary Queen of the Universe Basilica Choir Orchestraand the university orchestras at Florida State University. Stephanie has alsoplayed in musicals and was the assistant music director for a production ofJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Sandra Hill

Sandra Hill first became involved with the YouthString Orchestra as a Stetson music major. Shegraduated from Stetson with a Bachelor‘s degree inMusic Education. Since graduation, Sandra has beenteaching in the Volusia County school system. Shebegan an after school violin program at a local schooland has recently started a cello choir. Sandra beganplaying cello during her elementary school years andhas been learning, teaching and playing ever since.

Introducing Youth String Conductors

Stephanie Sandritter & Sandra Hill

i

7

� �

Youth String OrchestraStephanie Sandritter and Sandra Hill, conductors

The Youth String Orchestra is open to all school age string students,beginning to advanced. This ensemble provides an opportunity for stringplayers, at any level, to improve their playing skill in a high energy, positiveenvironment. Students will focus on their musicianship through thepractice and performance of high quality accessible repertoire whichincludes a variety of styles from classical to pop. The students will performon the stage of historic Elizabeth Hall in a concert at the conclusion of thefall semester. Violin, viola, cello and bass players welcome. The YouthString experience will foster a love of music for string instruments andprovide a great time of learning how to play in an ensemble.

YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA Begins Wednesday, September 3

Times: Wednesday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuition: $120 per semester

Location: Presser Hall, room 204

Payment plans availableDiscount provided for multiple participants within a family.

Fall concert: H. Douglas Lee Chapel, Elizabeth HallWednesday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.

8

� �

PARKING:

• The circular drive in the Presser Hall parking lot is not awaiting/parking area due to fire codes.

• For parking information, please contact Claudia Gatewood at386.822.8962.

PROGRAM LOCATIONS

Michigan Avenue

Lynn Business Center

PRESSER HALL(School of Music)Individual LessonsOrff-SchulwerkYoung SingersYouth Orchestra

Minnesota Avenue �Elizabeth HallLee Chapel (Concert Performances)

McMahan HallFeasel Hall

U.S. 17-92 (Woodland Blvd.) The Stetson University

campus is locatedon U.S. 17-92 oneblock north of historic downtownDeLand.

Presser Hall

9

� �

Payment plans availablevvv

10% Discount for Stetson faculty and staffvvv

Discount provided for multiple participants within a family.

The Community School of Music is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education.

Questions about the Community School?

• Call or email Claudia Gatewood, Director(386) 822-8962 or cgatewoo@stetson.edu

• Visit our Community School OfficePresser Hall, Room 108APlease call before dropping by to be certain Ms. Gatewood is in.

• Visit our website at www.stetson.edu/music/community-school

10

� �

Community School of Music Frequently Asked Questions

What resource materials will I need?

Instrumental purchase/rental and the purchase of sheet music and methodbooks are the responsibility of the student. These costs are not reflected intuition fees. Questions about materials should be directed to the individualteacher.

What if I miss a lesson?

Students pay for all lessons regardless of whether or not they were present forthem. Make-up lessons are offered at the discretion of the teacher, but they arenot required to do so. No special time is reserved for make-up lessons. Missedlessons due to teacher absences will be made up by arrangement between thestudent and the teacher. Be certain to get your teacher's contact information. If you need to cancel a lesson please contact your teacher directly via text,email, or phone.

When do lessons begin and end?

There are 13 lessons offered in the fall and the spring semesters. After you haveregistered your teacher will contact you to arrange specific days and times foryour lessons. Teachers need time at the beginning of each semester to arrangetheir classes, rehearsals, and work periods, so it may be two or three weeks afteryou have registered before your teacher contacts you. The lessons end when all13 have been taken. The beginning and ending dates of the lessons can beflexible as long as all lessons paid for have been given and taken.

How long is the semester?

The Community School of Music follows the Stetson University semestercalendar. Most semesters are 13 weeks long. Student teachers may not teachduring exams or break periods.

Do students perform in recitals?

Each teacher decides whether a recital will be held at the end of the semester.There are Young Singer and Youth String concerts at the conclusion of each semester.

o INDIVIDUAL LESSONS FOR ALL ORCHESTRAL & BAND INSTRUMENTS*(Including Guitar, Piano & Voice)

*SPECIFY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT:

______________________________

o Student Teacher..........................$195(student music major)

o Community Professional......... $260(degreed musician)

Fall 2014 registration form for:Orff-Schulwerk, Young Singers, Youth String &

Individual Lessons

u Registration online: www.stetson.edu/music/community-schoolu Registration can be turned into the Music Office (1st floor) in Presser Hall between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday

u Registration can be mailed to the attention of:STETSON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC421 N. WOODLAND BLVD., UNIT 8399 • DELAND, FL 32723

o Orff-Schulwerk ....................$120.00

o Young Singers .....................$192.50

o Youth String .........................$120.00

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

o Check # ___________________ o Amt. $ ____________________

o Cash $ ____________________ Date:________________________

!

Please make sure you specifyyour instrument on the

registration form. Make checkspayable to Stetson University.

TOTAL: $ ________________________

Street

City, State, ZIP

Student Name: __________________________________________

Age: (if under 18)___________________ Grade: ________________________

Parent/Guardian: _________________________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ____________________________________________________

Work Phone:_____________________ Cell:____________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC

421 N. Woodland Blvd., Unit 8399

DeLand, FL 32723