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. Private lessons, group classes, and ensembles are led by Junior Faculty (SWOSU Music Majors) and SWOSU Faculty and flexible private lesson packages are available.
Fall 2022 Course Offerings
PRIVATE LESSONS
Flexible scheduling, 30 or 60 minute options, Open to all ages
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.
MINI MOZARTS PIANO FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
Wednesdays, 4-4:45pm, BMH120. Grades K-4
Join SWOSU Music Faculty, Didier Khoo for a weekly introduction to piano in a group setting! This class is intended for beginners without prior piano experience. Digital pianos are provided but students may be asked to purchase music.
MUSIC EXPLORERS
Saturdays, 10-10:45am, BMH 132, Grades K-3
SWOSU Music Faculty, Laura Lee Julian leads K-3 age students on a musical adventure! Students will sing, move, play, and explore a diverse array of musical instruments.
MUSIC THEATER WORKSHOP
Mondays, 7-8pm, BMH132, Grades 6-8
Sing, dance, act, and take part in musical theater! Directed by Laura Lee Julian, this workshop is open to students in grades 6-8. No prior experience is needed to participate!
ALLEGRO YOUTH CHOIR
Monday, 6-6:45pm, FA102, Grades 2-5
Allegro Youth Choir gives singers the opportunity to develop individual musical talents and team work skills within a fun and supportive environment. Led by SWOSU Professor of Music, Dr. Kristin Griffeath, no previous singing experience is required for this ensemble.
ADAPTIVE LESSONS
Flexible scheduling, 30 or 60 minute Options, Open to all ages
Targeted lessons to address musical, as well as developmental, social, behavioral, and communication skills. Best suited for neurodivergent students. These lessons would be led by music therapy major junior faculty under the supervision of state licensed/board certified music therapists.
Flexible scheduling, 30 or 60 minute options, Open to all ages
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.
MINI MOZARTS PIANO FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
Wednesdays, 4-4:45pm, BMH120. Grades K-4
Join SWOSU Music Faculty, Didier Khoo for a weekly introduction to piano in a group setting! This class is intended for beginners without prior piano experience. Digital pianos are provided but students may be asked to purchase music.
MUSIC EXPLORERS
Saturdays, 10-10:45am, BMH 132, Grades K-3
SWOSU Music Faculty, Laura Lee Julian leads K-3 age students on a musical adventure! Students will sing, move, play, and explore a diverse array of musical instruments.
MUSIC THEATER WORKSHOP
Mondays, 7-8pm, BMH132, Grades 6-8
Sing, dance, act, and take part in musical theater! Directed by Laura Lee Julian, this workshop is open to students in grades 6-8. No prior experience is needed to participate!
ALLEGRO YOUTH CHOIR
Monday, 6-6:45pm, FA102, Grades 2-5
Allegro Youth Choir gives singers the opportunity to develop individual musical talents and team work skills within a fun and supportive environment. Led by SWOSU Professor of Music, Dr. Kristin Griffeath, no previous singing experience is required for this ensemble.
ADAPTIVE LESSONS
Flexible scheduling, 30 or 60 minute Options, Open to all ages
Targeted lessons to address musical, as well as developmental, social, behavioral, and communication skills. Best suited for neurodivergent students. These lessons would be led by music therapy major junior faculty under the supervision of state licensed/board certified music therapists.
Tuition
GROUP CLASSES & ENSEMBLES (10-Week Terms): $80-$155 depending on class length
PRIVATE & ADAPTIVE LESSON PACKAGES
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.
Presto Package (Recommended for Intermediate and Advanced Students): $250
60 minute lesson weekly (10 total)
Moderato Package (Recommended for Beginning and Elementary Age Students): $140
30 minute lessons weekly (10 total) OR bi-weekly 60 minute lessons OR 60 minute lessons for 5 weeks
Leggiero Package: $80
30 minute bi-weekly lesson for 10 weeks (5 total) or weekly lessons for 5 weeks (5 total)
PRIVATE & ADAPTIVE LESSON PACKAGES
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.
Presto Package (Recommended for Intermediate and Advanced Students): $250
60 minute lesson weekly (10 total)
Moderato Package (Recommended for Beginning and Elementary Age Students): $140
30 minute lessons weekly (10 total) OR bi-weekly 60 minute lessons OR 60 minute lessons for 5 weeks
Leggiero Package: $80
30 minute bi-weekly lesson for 10 weeks (5 total) or weekly lessons for 5 weeks (5 total)
Important Dates
FALL 2022 TERM
September 12- November 20
Concert : November 20, 1pm, Berrong Music Hall
SPRING 2023 TERM
January 30- April 16
Concert: April 16, 2pm, Berrong Music Hall
September 12- November 20
Concert : November 20, 1pm, Berrong Music Hall
SPRING 2023 TERM
January 30- April 16
Concert: April 16, 2pm, Berrong Music Hall