Founded
in 1983, and sponsored jointly by the HSU Music Department and
the HSU Office of Extended
Education, the Humboldt Music Academy offers a program of individual and classroom music instruction and performance
ensembles for students ages 2-18.
The
Academy teaching staff includes members
of the HSU Music Department faculty, augmented by advanced music
students and other qualified members of the local community.
Three terms
fall, winter and spring are offered during the school year,
each consisting of nine sessions. Classes are held on the HSU
campus on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Private
lessons may take place on Saturdays or during the week at
the convenience of the teacher and student.
The Academy
office, located in Music 128, is open Saturday class days 9
a.m.-1 p.m. for adds, drops, payments, refunds, class or teacher
locations, schedule changes, messages, lost & found items, and general information.
Several
informal Saturday afternoon Open House Concerts are held each
term to give children enrolled in private lessons and chamber
music a chance to perform for parents and friends. On the Sunday
afternoon following the last class session, a more formal End-of-Term
Concert is presented in Fulkerson Recital Hall showcasing representative
Academy classes and ensembles. See calendar.
As part
of the Academy's ongoing interest in parent feedback, the Parents'
Advisory
Committee serves as a forum for suggestions and inquiries. Any
parent interested in joining should contact the Director.
One of
the purposes of the Academy is to support and enhance the existing
music programs in the public schools, thus any student enrolled
in a performance ensemble is required
to participate in the music program at their school, if one
is available.
A registration
form is published each term listing current class offerings
and class times, along with a Private
Lesson Fee Schedule listing instructor rates. A student
may register for one or several classes
at the Academy. The age ranges listed are guidelines to help
in choosing classes for your child. On Registration Day, instructors
are available to answer questions about their classes and make
arrangements for private lessons.
For
more information, or to be added to the mailing list, please contact the Academy.