Queens Music Academy creates an exciting musical atmosphere in which students of all ages, young children to adults, and beginners to advanced, find encouragement to discover and develop their abilities. Believing that a sound musical background can be rewarding at any level of instruction, the Music Academy provides courses of instruction suited to a variety of needs.
Our program offers unique opportunities for students to perform regularly in recitals and competitions and to attend concerts offered by the Music Department.
Private weekly, individual music lessons are offered to children and adults. Suzuki instruction is offered for the younger beginner. In addition to music lessons, music therapy sessions are offered to children and young adults with special needs. A variety of musical experiences are used to improve cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.
New! Voice Classes for Children
Two new offerings are being taught by Julie Martin Dean. To read about Adult Voice Classes offered at Queens click here.
Session I (ages 5-8) 5:30-6:15pm on Tuesdays: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6, 13, 20
Session II (ages 9-11) 6:30-7:15pm on Tuesdays: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6, 13, 20
This class is designed for students who enjoy singing and want to learn the basics of note reading and good musicianship in a fun, encouraging environment. Basic breathing, diction and tone-production skills are learned through age-appropriate songs. The class also concentrates on stage presence, singing with expression and building confidence. Individual attention is given to each student, and students perform a brief recital during the last week of class. Class minimum: 5 students. Class Maximum: 10 students.
Performance Preparation for kids-teens (3 weeks)
6:00-7:50pm on Tuesdays November 3, 10, and 17
This class is designed for students who are preparing auditions for college entry (major or not), school musicals, extra-curricular musical/play involvement, American Idol, local karaoke competitions, vocal competitions in general, church or school choir/solo opportunities, etc. Class includes tips for technical improvement, style and presentation in an encouraging environment. Repertoire suggestions can also be made, although coming with a song or two learned is helpful. An overview of basic vocal technique including breathing, diction, and tone-production, along with notes on expressiveness and growing confidence will be offered. Individual attention is given to each student.
Class minimum: 4 students. Class maximum: 8 students.
Click here to see new Voice Class offerings for Adults through the Center for Lifelong Learning.
Fun with Chamber Music
The Queens Music Academy is initiating a new program specifically designed for instrumentalists who love playing chamber music or are interested in learning to love playing chamber music! "Fun with Chamber Music" will be available to instrumentalists of any age who are at least at an "intermediate" level of playing and are committed to participating in every coaching experience, every scheduled rehearsal and the final concert performance each semester. (Ensembles work best when all participants are present!)The chamber music events are mapped out to be five two-hour sessions on Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm, approximately every other week during each semester, and a concert performance opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the ensembles.
Admission to the "Fun with Chamber Music" program is by contacting Dr. Paul A. Nitsch at 704 337-2204 or Paul Nitsch. Enrollment is limited. All events will take place in the E.H. Little Fine Arts Center on the Queens University of Charlotte campus unless otherwise publicized.
Term I Rehearsals dates are scheduled for the following dates and are open to the public: Saturdays, September 12 & 26, October 17 & 24, November 14 and a concert on November 21 at 10am.
Click Curriculum at the top of the page to read more about the offerings mentioned above.
Offerings include: Piano Harp
Voice
Organ
Flute
Guitar
Suzuki Piano, Violin and Harp
Music Therapy sessions
Violin
Cello
Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
Fun with Chamber Music
Voice Classes
Performance Preparation
The Music Academy offers lessons in the Fall and in the Spring of each year. Lessons are held on the Queens campus and are self-scheduled between the student and instructor, typically Monday - Friday.
Fall Term lessons begin the week of August 24, 2009.
Contact the Music Office 704 337-2213 for more information.
Click here for information about the Queens University of Charlotte Music Degree Programs.
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Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28274
Phone: 704 337-2200
Fax: 704 337-2403
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