FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2002
CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

DRAKE OFFERS MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR ALL AGES
The Drake University Community School of Music offers private lessons for children and adults at all levels in piano, voice (age 15 and older), strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, organ, and music theory. The 16-week spring semester will begin on Monday, Jan. 13.

Openings are available in the young violinist program, designed for children ages 3-8. This program provides 16 private lessons (20 minutes in length) as well as 12 group classes (30 minutes in length). The young violinists learn children’s songs and pieces using the Suzuki method and practice performing and group playing. They also work on reading notation, counting rhythms and beginning theory.

New for the spring semester is Musicgarten - an introduction to music that emphasizes melodic and rhythmic aspects appropriate to the child's age. Three classes designed for babies (birth to 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 3 years), and children (3-5 years) will be offered. A parent or caregiver must accompany the enrollee to all classes. The first of these classes will meet Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, from the late afternoon to the early evening. Parent orientation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 2003.

To obtain additional information about any of these programs or to enroll, call the Drake University Community School of Music office at (515) 271-4011. The office will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1, reopening on Jan. 2.