FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2003

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

DRAKE OFFERS SUMMER MUSIC LESSONS STARTING JUNE 2

Private music lessons are available for children and adults at all levels through the Drake University Community School of Music summer session, which begins June 2. The summer session offers instruction in piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, organ and music theory. Voice lessons also are offered for individudals age 15 and older.

Openings also are available in the young violinst program designed for children ages 3-8. This program provides private lessons (20 minutes in length) and group classes (30 minutes in length). The instructional content includes learning children's songs and pieces in the Suzuki style, reading notation (separate from playing the violin), counting rhythms, beginning theory, practice performing and group playing.

To obtain tuition information about these programs or to enroll, call the Drake University Community School of Music office at (515) 271-4011.