About SWOSU Music Academy
The SWOSU Department of Music now offers musicians and future musicians the opportunity to learn, grow, and discover through the SWOSU Music Academy. Students of all ages, interests, and skill levels are welcome to participate in 10-week fall and spring terms on SWOSU's Weatherford campus and alac. Private lessons, group classes, and ensembles are led by SWOSU Music Alumni, Junior Faculty (SWOSU Music Majors) and SWOSU Faculty and flexible private lesson packages are available.
We're pleased to offer scholarships for the fall and spring terms. Scholarships are intended to offset tuition expenses for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Scholarships for Fall 2026 are due August 14th and will be announced no later than August 28th. Scholarships for Spring 2027 are due January 8th and will be announced no later than January 22nd.
We're pleased to offer scholarships for the fall and spring terms. Scholarships are intended to offset tuition expenses for students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Scholarships for Fall 2026 are due August 14th and will be announced no later than August 28th. Scholarships for Spring 2027 are due January 8th and will be announced no later than January 22nd.
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SUMMER 2026 Lessons
April 20, 2026- Enrollment Opens May 22, 2026- Enrollment Deadline Term June 1-July 31, 2026 $15 per 30 minute lesson *Some availability may be limited due to teacher availability over the summer.* FALL 2026 IMPORTANT DATES
July 6, 2026- Enrollment Opens August 24, 2026- Enrollment Deadline Term September 14- 22, 2026 Spring Recital: November 22, 2026 , 2:00pm, Berrong Recital Hall Click here to register!
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GROUP CLASSES AND ENSEMBLES- Fall 2026
PRESCHOOL PUPS Mondays, 5:15-5:45pm Cost: $90 Berrong Music Hall Room 137 Preschool (ages 3-4)- Limit 10 students. Join Cordell Elementary Music Teacher, Elizabeth Edge, for an exploratory music class for preschool students. Students will sing, play, and make music while learning music basics and have positive social peer interactions. RHYTHM ROVERS Mondays, 5:15-5:45pm Cost: $90 Berrong Music Hall Room 132 Kindergarten and 1st Grade- Limit 14 students Join Elk City Music Teacher, Tiffany Ragan, for an exploratory music class for Kindergarten and 1st grade age students. Students will sing, play, read, and make music through exploring, listening, playing, and dancing. FESTIVAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA Tuesdays, 5:00-5:45pm Cost: $125 Berrong Music Hall Room 132 5th Grade through 9th Grade (intermediate level students) Audition Required Festival Youth Orchestra, under the direction of SWOSU Orchestra Director, Dr. Hsuan-Yu Alex Lee, is a string ensemble program that offers students in southwestern Oklahoma a valuable and enjoyable experience learning and performing string instruments together. The ensemble rehearses for ten weeks and performs in two concerts towards the end of each term. Students who enroll as a viola, cello, double bass student AND in an apprentice or adaptive lesson package will receive a $100 discounted refund. Only 6 total are available for Festival Youth Orchestra and Festival Youth Strings students and are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. FESTIVAL YOUTH STRINGS Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45pm Cost: $125 Berrong Music Hall Room 132 3rd Grade through 7th Grade (beginning level students) No Audition Required Festival youth Strings, under the guidance and leadership of SWOSU Orchestra Director, Dr. Hsuan-Yu Alex Lee, is a beginning string ensemble program that offers students in southwestern Oklahoma a valuable and enjoyable experience learning and performing string instruments together. The beginning ensemble rehearses for 10 weeks and performs in two concerts towards the end of each term. Students who enroll as a viola, cello, double bass student AND in an apprentice or adaptive lesson package will receive a $100 discounted refund. Only 6 total are available for Festival Youth Orchestra and Festival Youth Strings students and are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. AURAL SKILLS Mondays, 5:00-5:45pm Cost: $125 Berrong Music Hall Room 118 7th Grade through 12th Grade Join SWOSU Professor and Choral Director, Dr. Daniel Farris for a 10 week class in aural skill training! Students will be immersed in singing and listening exercises to enhance and mature their musical ear as they grow and mature as musicians. **All locations are still subject to change. Please check back when the academy term is closer to starting as well as your emails from academy faculty.** INSTRUMENTAL AND VOICE LESSONS PRIVATE LESSONS- taught by SWOSU Junior Faculty Flexible scheduling, 30 or 60 minute options, Open to all ages Cost: See lesson package info below Learn a new instrument or advance your musical skills through one on one lessons with caring and qualified instructors. Private lessons are one of the best ways to achieve musical goals. Flexible private lesson packages allow students and families to choose the option most appropriate for them! All lessons within a package must be used by the end of the term. Virtuoso Package (Recommended for Intermediate and Advanced Students): $280 60 minute lesson weekly (10 total) Apprentice Package (Recommended for Beginning and Elementary Age Students): $150 30 minute lessons weekly (10 total) OR bi-weekly 60 minute lessons OR 60 minute lessons for 5 weeks Starter Package: $90 30 minute bi-weekly lesson for 10 weeks (5 total) or weekly lessons for 5 weeks (5 total) ADAPTIVE LESSONS- Taught by SWOSU Junior Faculty Flexible scheduling, Ten 30 minute lessons, Open to all ages Cost: $150 Targeted lessons to address musical, as well as developmental, social, behavioral, and communication skills. Best suited for neuro-divergent students. These lessons would be led by music therapy major junior faculty under the supervision of state licensed/board certified music therapists. COLLEGE AUDITION PREP LESSON- taught by SWOSU Music Faculty Flexible scheduling, 10 half hour lessons, open to 11th and 12th grade students Cost: $300 Lesson opportunity for juniors and seniors in high school considering pursing music in college and preparing for their college music auditions. College Audition Prep lessons have limited spots available, are subject to individual professor schedule and availability, and students may be subject to audition and to meet the professor before final placement in lesson is made. |
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