Music

Summer 2024 Community Education Music Courses

View the Summer 2024 Course Book as a PDF.

SUNY Schenectady offers non-credit music learning opportunities for the enrichment of the community. Students wishing to pursue professional music studies should contact the SUNY Schenectady School of Music. SUNY Schenectady is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. For additional information regarding these non-credit music offerings, please contact the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at 518-595-1101, ext. 3 or 4.

School of Music – Summer Trombone Institute

July 8 – July 11           
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
CRN# 60284
CFP 888-01
Fee: $258

This four-day intensive seminar for middle school and high school students ages 11-18 is dedicated to the study of the trombone, with an emphasis on performance and pedagogy. Euphonium and tuba students are also welcome. Led by and featuring premiere freelance musicians and educators in the area, the Capital Region Summer Trombone Institute will provide students an educational laboratory to learn, play, and listen. Register for the Summer Trombone Institute.

School of Music - Summer Trombone Institute
30 Minute Private Lesson Add On

School of Music – Summer Audio Recording Institute

July 15 – July 18
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-4 p.m.   
CRN# 60280
CFP 886-01
Fee: $258         

This four-day intensive seminar for high school students ages 14-18 is dedicated to learning the basics of Pro Tools audio recording software, participating in a live recording session in SUNY Schenectady’s Vianna-Brignola Recording Studio, and mixing/mastering a final recording project. Register for the Summer Audio Recording Institute.

School of Music – Summer Trumpet Institute

July 15 – July 18
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-4 p.m. 
CRN# 60282
CFP 887-01
Fee: $258

This four-day intensive seminar for middle school and high school students ages 11-18 is dedicated to the study of the trumpet, with an emphasis on performance and pedagogy. Led by and featuring premiere freelance musicians and educators in the area, the Capital Region Summer Trumpet Institute will provide students an educational laboratory to learn, play, and listen. In addition, they will participate in a live recording session in SUNY Schenectady’s Vianna-Brignola Recording Studio. Register for the Summer Trumpet Institute.

School of Music - Summer Trumpet Institute
30 Minute Private Lesson Add On

 

Piano Lessons for Adults 

July 1 – August 23  
By Appointment
CRN# 60198
CFP 600-51
Fee: $350

This course, designed especially for beginner or intermediate students, will include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Intermediate students will continue to build upon their knowledge. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Register for Piano Lessons for Adults.

Guitar Lessons for Adults 

July 1 – August 23
By Appointment
CRN# 60199
CFP 604-51
Fee: $350

This course will include fundamental instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own guitars. Register for Guitar Lessons for Adults.

Voice Lessons for Adults 

July 1 – August 23  
By Appointment
CRN# 60200
CFP 606-51
Fee: $350

Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Register for Voice Lessons for Adults.

New! Saxophone Lessons for Adults

July 1 – August 23  
By Appointment
CRN#  60303  
CFP 621-50
Fee: $350

This course will include technique, finger placement, scales, chord structure, improvisation and will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Saxophone Lessons for Adults.

New! Trumpet Lessons for Adults 

July 1 – August 23  
By Appointment
CRN# 60304
CFP 622-51
Fee: $350

Get ready to learn everything about the trumpet. From embouchure to complex patterns, this course will include everything you need to know to become a trumpeter. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Trumpet Lessons for Adults.

New! Clarinet Lessons for Adults  

July 1 – August 23  
By Appointment
CRN#  60305
CFP 623-51
Fee: $350

Dive into a world of classical and jazz music through the tones of the clarinet. Students will learn finger placement, technique, note reading, tone quality and expression, and improvisation. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Clarinet Lessons for Adults.

New! Bass Guitar Lessons

July 1 – August 23  
By Appointment
CRN#  60306
CFP 625-51
Fee: $350

Students will learn impressive finger placement and patterns, reading sheet music and guitar tabs, and creating the rhythmic flow that fuels the rest of the band. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Bass Guitar Lessons for Adults.