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FALL 2024 INFORMATION COMING SOON!
This Fall 2024 class is designed for beginner piano students, ages 6-8, with no prior piano experience. Please contact Dr. Jessie Welsh about enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester and complete the registration form below. You may be asked to meet for a brief interview, in which Dr. Welsh will assess student readiness. Admittance into the program is dependent upon a successful interview and teacher availability. The class will be capped at 5 students, or according to teacher availability. Instruction includes a weekly thirty-minute group lesson immediately followed by a thirty-minute private lesson.
Group class meets 5-6PM on Tuesdays in the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, and students are required to attend the full hour. Students enrolled in the PLP class will enjoy a variety of experiences while learning fundamentals of music and basics of playing the piano. In the group setting, students will engage in musical games, singing, ear training, creative activities, and informal performances. Private lessons include a variety of materials, including sequenced method book songs, rote songs, and holiday music.
Cost:
- Semester Materials Fee: $30/semester
- Semester Tuition: $260/semester
Calendar:
PLP 1: Tuesdays, 5-6PM
Week 1: Week of January 22
Week 2: Week of January 29
Week 3: Week of February 5
Week 4: Week of February 12
Week 5: Week of February 19
Week 6: Week of February 26
Week 7: Week of March 4
Week 8: Week of March 11
Week 9: Week of March 25
Week 10: Week of April 8
Week 11: Week of April 15
Week 12: Week of April 22
Week 13: Week of April 29 (group classes only, no private lessons)
Important Dates:
- WKU Spring Break: March 18-19—no lessons or classes
- Public School Spring Break: April 1-2—no lessons or classes
- Dress Rehearsal/Performance Class: April 29
- Recital: May 6 at 6PM in Recital Hall
Students in all programs are invited to participate in the monthly PLP performance classes at no extra charge. Performances will take place on the following Mondays, 6-7:30PM:
- February 26
- March 25
- April 29
This Fall 2024 class is designed for continuing piano students who have completed PLP 1. No new enrollment for this class is currently being accepted. Continuing students are not required to complete an interview but should still complete a registration form below. Instruction includes a weekly thirty-minute group lesson immediately followed by a thirty-minute private lesson.
Class meets 5-6PM on Mondays in the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, and students are required to attend the full hour. Students in PLP 2 will strengthen their reading skills, continue learning more advanced rhythms and technical patterns, and build performance confidence. In the group setting, students will engage in musical games, singing, ear training, creative activities, and informal performances. Private lessons include a variety of materials, including sequenced method book songs, rote songs, and holiday music.
Cost:
- Semester Materials Fee: $30/semester
- Semester Tuition: $260/semester
Calendar:
PLP 2: Mondays, 5-6PM
Week 1: Week of January 22
Week 2: Week of January 29
Week 3: Week of February 5
Week 4: Week of February 12
Week 5: Week of February 19
Week 6: Week of February 26
Week 7: Week of March 4
Week 8: Week of March 11
Week 9: Week of March 25
Week 10: Week of April 8
Week 11: Week of April 15
Week 12: Week of April 22
Week 13: Week of April 29 (group classes only, no private lessons)
Important Dates:
- WKU Spring Break: March 18-19—no lessons or classes
- Public School Spring Break: April 1-2—no lessons or classes
- Dress Rehearsal/Performance Class: April 29
- Recital: May 6 at 6PM in Recital Hall
Students in all programs are invited to participate in the monthly PLP performance classes at no extra charge. Performances will take place on the following Mondays, 6-7:30PM:
- February 26
- March 25
- April 29
PLP Private Lesson Packages (ages 5+)
12 Private Lessons, 3 Performance Classes, and 1 Semester-End Recital
The private lesson package is designed for all ages and levels. Please contact Dr.
Jessie Welsh about enrollment for the Spring 2024 semester and complete the form at
the bottom of this page. You will be asked to meet for a brief interview, in which
Dr. Welsh will assess student readiness. Admittance into the program is dependent
upon a successful interview and teacher availability. Scheduling will be based
on teacher availability and student preference. You will be asked to list three possible
lesson times, as we work to accommodate all students’ schedules.
Instruction includes weekly 45-minute lessons with a private teacher in the Ivan Wilson
Fine Arts Center. Group performance classes are held three times during the semester on Monday nights,
6-7:30PM. Students are expected to attend every lesson and group class, as well as
the semester-end performance. Lessons are taught by current piano and piano pedagogy
students, as well as recent graduates. Dr. Jessie Welsh oversees the teachers and monitors student progress throughout the semester.
Cost:
Semester Materials Fee: $30/semester
Semester Tuition $600/semester
* Includes 12 45-minute weekly lessons, 3 group performance classes, and a final-semester performance.
Group Performance Class:
- Students enrolled in the private lesson package are required to participate in the 3 performance classes during the semester:
- February 26, March 25, and April 29, 6-7:30PM
- Sign up for the 6-6:45 or 6:45-7:30 group class
Private Lessons: Weekly, scheduled individually
Week 1: Week of January 22
Week 2: Week of January 29
Week 3: Week of February 5
Week 4: Week of February 12
Week 5: Week of February 19
Week 6: Week of February 26
Week 7: Week of March 4
Week 8: Week of March 11
Week 9: Week of March 25
Week 10: Week of April 8
Week 11: Week of April 15
Week 12: Week of April 22
Week 13: Week of April 29 (group classes only, no private lessons)
Important Dates:
- WKU Spring Break: March 18-19—no lessons or classes
- Public School Spring Break: April 1-2—no lessons or classes
- Dress Rehearsal/Performance Class: April 29
- Recital: May 6 at 6PM in Recital Hall
Western Kentucky University is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1948.
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