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Private Music Instruction
Private lessons are offered on all popular instruments and voice. We have found that private one-on-one instruction allows students to progress at their own pace and gain the best understanding of musical techniques. Student can start private lessons as young as 5 years old. Students can start private lessons any time of the year or month so there's no need to wait to get started. A variety of styles are taught such as pop, jazz, rock and classical.
- Piano
- Violin
- Suzuki Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Drums
- Percussion
- Guitar, electric & accoustic
- Mandolin
- Electric Bass
- Voice
- Saxaphone
- Woodwinds (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe and Bassoon)
- Trumpet
- Euphonium
These classes are available during the following hours |
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Monday - Thursday |
2:30 - 8:00 pm |
Friday |
2:30 - 8:00 pm |
Saturday |
9:00 - 2:00 pm |
For weekday morning private lesson times, please call for available times.
This page is constantly updated with new instruments, please continue to check back!
Yearly registration fee |
$20 per student, $40 per family |
Private 1/2 hour lessons |
$22 per lesson |
Private 1 hour lesson |
$37.50 per lesson |
| 10% discount for every additional family member registered! |
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Please refer to our policy form to see details on registering for music lessons. Feel free to also call or email!
Competitions and Examinations
We encourage students who wish to selectively use competitions and/or examinations as a stepping stone to improve their skill and talent. Competitions and examination agencies we are active in:
-Local County and State Fairs
-NYSSMA Solo Festival
-Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
**Students who are interested in the above must be registered for consistent lessons throughout the year with APCA and at least half of the summer.
Associated Board of the Royal School's of Music Program (ABRSM)
For those students who wish to enroll in a program with international distinction, the school offers the ABRSM syllabus.
Instruction is offered for both practical i.e technical and repertoire development and theory. Exams are held annually during Spring and Fall. Students who successfully complete each level are awarded a certificate from London. All instruments, including voice, can sit for the tests.
The ABRSM is the world's leading provider of graded music exams and assessments. Please visit www.abrsm.org for further and detailed information.
Music Group Instruction
Musical Theater (ages 9-16)
Musical Theater integrates music, voice, and movement, which create a heightened means of storytelling. By incorporating these three elements, the performers experience and offer a method of expressing dramatic moments through song and dance. Musical Theater is a form of Performing Arts that allows one to communicate to an audience as an actor, singer, and dancer.
Students who are interested must first register and enroll for this class. Auditions for parts will be conducted by an independent third party. As this is a production oriented class, students involved must also be enrolled in an APCA voice class, take voice lessons elsewhere OR have participated in prior APCA Musical Theater programs excluding our Summer minis. Accepted students must enroll in this class. Actors selected must be prepared to commit to all classes and rehearsals.
Saturdays, starting January 30, 2010 until May 22, 2010 = 14 sessions
*** Auditions will consist of the first class.
11am - 12:15pm (75 minutes) CLASS IS NOW FULL
*** Days of NO classes:
February 20- winter break
April 17- spring break
April 24- spring break
Dress rehearsal: Friday, May 21, 2010 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
( we may call for addl rehearsals prior to the 21st, but will give everyone plenty of notice!)
Performance: Saturday May 22, 2010 at 12:30pm
Performance Venue: On-site, Studio 1A @ Academy of Performing & Creative Arts
Ticket prices: $5.00 adult; $3.00 children 12 & under, children under 3 FREE
Ticket revenue will go towards royalties required by the drama service company
Cost $270 (tuition includes script and rehearsal CDs only). Plus registration fee. * addl charges may apply for costumes but we will be sure to keep it to a bare minimum! Payment plan available: Pay in 2 equal montly payments of $135.00 ONLY with auto recurring charge on credit/debit. |
This Semester's choice:
When Miss Quackenbush takes over a class at the Little Red Schoolhouse, she soon discovers why the previous teacher had a nervous breakdown. Bad poetry, mice in the lunch boxes and a student with the measles is enough to drive anyone crazy. Unless the likable but hare-brained pupils can pass a simple exam, they won't advance to the next grade. It's one inane answer after another as Miss Quackenbush tries to promote this bunch of block heads outta here.
Flexible cast of 12 (approximately 4M, 7F, plus 1 or more additional characters)
*If you are interested in any of our music programs, and are over the age of 17, call or email us and we will be happy to create a class for young adults.
preschool music and dance
Introduction to Music (ages 4-6)
Limited registration only.
The introduction to Music Program is a group class for children ages 4-6. This class is designed as an enrichment class to strengthen their desire to learn music. The classes involve: Vocal warm-up, elementary note reading, introduction to the basics of keyboard, music history and rhythm development. This class is a good follow-up to our Summer Kindercamp Program or for the 6 year old who does not feel ready for private lessons.
Wednesdays, starting January 27, 2010 until June 9, 2010 = 18 classes
6:00pm - 6:30pm CLASS IS NOW FULL
Tuition: $180 for the entire session. (School closings are NOT CHARGED in tuition price.) Plus registration fee. |
Preschool Dance and Music Class Combination (ages 3-5)
If your child loves to sing & dance then this is the class for them! (for dance only, please refer to our dance & fitness page.)
Enjoy lots of personal attention in our small classes with only 6 students per class. Your children will greatly benefit by having a specialist in preschool dance for the dance part of the class and a specialist in preschool music teach the music part.
In the music part of the class students will:
Enjoy lots of singing to teach many musical concepts
Learn about rhythm with games and percussion instruments
Learn about the instruments in the orchestra
Learn basic note and music notation recognition
In the dance part of the class students will:
Learn basic dance steps
Work on creative movement
Work on sequencing
Learn a dance routine and be part of the year end dance recital
Saturdays, starting January 23, 2010 to June 5, 2010 = 18 sessions
10am - 10:45am
Dress Code: Comfortable exercize wear and stocking feet
Tuition: $270. Plus registration fee. *Costuming may be required for final performance. Payment plan available: 2 monthly payments of $135. Plus registration fee. (School closings are NOT CHARGED in tuition price) |
Music Department Fees and Tuition
New students at the Academy must enroll for a minimum of 8 private sessions and tuition must be paid in full.
Referral program (New!!!) To reward clients for their support and loyalty a $10.00 credit will be applied to your account for each student referred by you who registers with us. The credit will be reflected on your account at the Academy approximately 30 days after your referral registers. You may use these credits towards your tuition payment or receive a check at the completion of a semester based on the Academy's academic calender. |
Note: All fees must be paid by pre-authorized debit or pre-authorized credit cards at time of registration. Monthly check payments can only be used if we have a pre-authorized credit card on file! All checks MUST be received at the front desk prior to the start of the next month.
Auto-debit from bank account and credit card payments are only available for regular auto-charge recurring monthly fees. Incidental fees such as costumes, dance recital tickets, dance recital dvds and music recital accompaniment must be paid by cash or check. Credit cards are not accepted for individual in-person payments for lessons each month.
Tuition fees subject to change.
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