World music teacher, Mariana Iranzi, offers one-on-one instrumental lessons for guitar, piano and ukulele for the 1st and 2nd grade students at our 74th Street building. Beginner and intermediate students will learn proper technique, basic music theory and reading in a wide range of musical styles. Students will explore with improvisation and composition, and will be encouraged to find their unique talents and develop an appreciation for music.

Private lessons are available to 1st and 2nd grade students, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, from 2:45-5pm.

Fee: $60 for 30 minutes

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There are few spots remaining for After School Music lessons at 74th Street. You can register online to be added to the waitlist or check back in August to sign up for the 2020-21 school year. 

If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to Emily Bales, Coordinator of Lower School Operations.

Individual instruction is one teacher with one student, providing the opportunity for concentrated work and individual attention. Individual lessons promote skills, achievement and enthusiasm and are offered in 30-, 45- and 60-minute increments.

Private lessons are available to LS-E, MS, and US students on the following instruments:

• Trumpet, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet
• Violin, Cello, Double Bass
• Guitar & Bass Guitar
• Drums
• Voice

Fee: A lesson's length and start date determines the full tuition, which needs to be paid in full at the beginning of each semester:

• $65 for 30 minutes
• $95 for 45 minutes
• $120 for 60 minutes

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Students on financial aid who participate in Calhoun School ensembles (winds, brass, strings and chorus) who wish to further their study of that particular instrument will be charged for lessons at a discounted rate according to the percentage of their financial aid; there is no assistance for 3rd or 4th grade students.

Invoices will be sent from the Music Department once your lesson is arranged. A $28 registration fee for each child, each semester, is required for all lessons.

Instrument Rentals

The faculty will assist the student in arranging for the rental of an instrument, if required.

Cancellation Policy

For student absences, 2 individual lessons per semester can be rescheduled if the absence is due to student illness, religious observance, or extraordinary circumstances. There are no exceptions. The teacher must be notified 24 hours in advance for a religious observance or extraordinary circumstance. Please notify David Alpert, or by 8am the day of the lesson when due to illness or as soon as possible in the case of a departure during the school day. Otherwise, the teacher is not required to make up the missed lesson. There will be no make-up lessons for group and partner lessons or chamber ensemble coaching.

Transportation

We are not in a position to transport children from Cub Club or ASP classes, or care for children in advance of or following their scheduled lesson. Please make arrangements to pick-up your child after school or following ASP and accompany them to their assigned lesson location at the designated time as pre-arranged with the child's music instructor. Middle school students may be given permission to leave After School Music on their own. We are not able to make any exceptions to this policy.

Is your child interested in writing their own original music and hearing it performed live in concert?

Inspired by the New York Philharmonic's acclaimed Very Young Composers program, and taught by NYPhil teaching artist and Calhoun faculty member, Luke Cissell, students in grades 3-5 will have the opportunity to write their very own original music. No prior experience with composing nor proficiency on an instrument is required for this course.

Throughout the semester, students will engage in a variety of games and creative activities and will be visited by guest musical artists from the community to learn about composing for winds, strings and percussion as they work toward creating their own original piece of music.

A concert performance of Calhoun Composer original works will be given at the end of the semester, where students will have a chance to hear their music performed live.

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Cost: $750
Schedule: Tuesday, 3:15-4:15pm
Enrollment: Limited to 12 students in 3rd-5th grade

Please email Luke Cissell with any questions.

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Lesson Dismissal:  Lower School students are to be picked up at the assigned lesson room by a parent or approved caregiver listed on your child’s registration form at 4:15pm.  Lower School students are not permitted to depart on their own. Please be mindful of the end-time of the Calhoun Composer’s class so you’re sure to pick up on time as Luke can only provide supervision during the Calhoun Composer’s class.