Private Lessons

Solo Flute practice

The department offers private music lessons to many students. We do not have a performance faculty; instead, we help to match students with excellent private teachers. We provide a subsidy -- in many cases, 100% of the cost of lessons -- and give academic credit for private lessons. In addition, the most accomplished music students may apply to receive transportation expenses to study with teachers off campus.

In many cases it isn't necessary to leave campus for private lessons. The department has invited a number of prominent musicians to teach in Lang Music Building. These are performers of the first rank, including musicians who have toured worldwide and appeared as soloists with the Philadelphia Orchestra and other major orchestras, opera houses, and recital series. Voice students are particularly fortunate, in that we provide a voice studio supervised by the faculty, as well as sessions with a first rate vocal coach.

Practice rooms are readily available in Lang Music Building, all equipped with high-quality Steinway and Yamaha baby grand pianos. Also located in Lang Music Building is The Underhill Music and Dance Library, which provides access to a vast collection of books, scores, and audio recordings.

Important Upcoming Dates for the Music 48 Private Instruction Program

Monday, November 25, 2024: If you are rehearsing for piano accompaniment to your instrumental piece with Daniel Carunchio, please submit your sheet music to Colette Speakman by this date.
Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8: Rehearsals for instrumentalists who need piano accompaniment.  Sign up for a rehearsal slot before Dec. 6.
Monday, December 9, 7:00 pm: (Voluntary) Vocal Recital for current MUSI 48 vocalists.
Tuesday, December 10, 7:00 pm: (Voluntary) Instrumental Recital for current MUSI 48 instrumentalists.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, Noon: Deadline to sign up for juries (required for current Fall 2024 MUSI 48 students) and auditions (for students wanting to take MUSI 48 in Spring 2025)  
Thursday, December 12, 2024: Instrumental Juries for current Music 48 students; auditions for instrumentalists who would like to participate in the spring 2025 semester.  Registration (link above) required.
Friday, December 13, 2024: Vocal Juries for current Music 48 students; auditions for vocalists who would like to participate in the spring 2025 semester. Registration (link above) required.  If you are a new vocalist auditioning, please fill out this vocal placement form.
Thursday, February 6, 2025: Department Music 48 application forms due.    Once accepted into the program, you must enroll in MUSI 48 for credit, enroll in an ensemble (for credit or non-credit) and submit the application form to participate. 
 

Music 48 Introductory Video