Private Music Lessons

Calendar/Teachers/Policies

Private Music Lesson Calendar  2011-2012

      

Week of September 12          Fall semester begins
Week of November 21           No lessons - Thanksgiving break
December 22-January 4         No lessons - Christmas break
Week of January 5                Lessons resume
Week of January 9                Last week of fall semester
Week of January 16              Recital and make-up week
Week of January 23              Spring semester begins
Week of April 2                     No lessons - spring break

Friday, June 1                      Existing student registration begins

Taught at the Mount Olivet School of Music

  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba
  • Baritone
  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Voice
  • Bassoon
  • Oboe
  • Clarinet
  • Harp
  • Saxophone
  • Piano
  • Flute
  • Percussion
  • Cello
  • Guitar
  • Folk instruments- banjo, mandolin

Private Lesson Teachers
 

Scott Agster, Trombone

D.M.A., ABD, Trombone Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

M.M., Trombone Performance, University of North Texas • Denton, TX

B.M., Music Education, University of North Texas • Denton, TX

Rebecca A. Androli, Piano
B.M., Vocal Performance and K-12 Music Education,
University of St. Thomas • St. Paul, MN

Nathan Berry, Trombone and low brass

B.M., Music Education, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Carolyn Boulay, Violin and viola
Bachelor of Fine Arts Program, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Karen A. Brooks, Bassoon, oboe and clarinet
M.M., New England Conservatory of Music
B.M., Music Education, University of Lowell • Lowell, MA

Nikki Christopher, Harp and piano
B.M., Harp Performance, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music • Cincinnati, OH

Dana Donnay, Woodwinds and piano

B.A., Music, New England Conservatory of Music • Boston, MA

Diploma in Band Instrument Repair, Minnesota Southeast Technical College

Cari Gregerson, Woodwinds

M.E., Educational Leadership, Minnesota State University • Mankato, MN

B.M., K-12 Music Education, Lawrence University • Appleton, WI

Jenny Hanson, Flute and piano

M.M., Flute Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

B.A., Flute Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

E. Christopher Horgan, Piano

M.M., Piano Performance, Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

B.A., Piano Performance, Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

Amanda Jenkins, Voice
M.M., Vocal Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
B.A., Music Education and Vocal Performance • University of Wisconsin • Platteville, WI

Julie Johnson, Flute

B.A., Music and Arts Administration, Augsburg College • Minneapolis, MN

Kristi Kruse, Piano
D.M.A., University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
M.M., University of Minnesota
B.M. University of Wisconsin • Eau Claire, WI

Diane Loudon, Cello

M.M., Cello Performance, University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

B.M., Cello Performance, University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Judy MacGibbon, Viola and violin

B.E.S., University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Leslie Mallery, Piano and folk instruments

B.M., Music Theory and Composition, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Joanne Minnetti, Piano
M.F.A., Piano Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
B.F.A, Piano Performance, Univeristy of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

Justin Nellis, Piano
B.A., Music Education, Luther College • Decorah, IA

Daniel M. Olson, Percussion
B.F.A., Jazz Performance, The New School University • New York, NY

Dennis Petersen, Voice

M.M., University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

B.M., University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

Leah K. Reddy, Voice

M.M., Voice, University of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

B.M., Voice, Indiana University • Bloomington, IN

Adam Rossmiller, Trumpet
D.M.A, Trumpet Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
M.M., Trumpet Performance, University of Minnesota
B.M., Trumpet Performance, Jazz Studies, University of Denver, Lamont School of Music

         Denver, CO

Anna Scholtz, Piano
B.A., Williams College • Williamstown, MA

Takako Seimiya Senn, Trumpet

D.M.A., Trumpet Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

M.M., Trumpet Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

B.M., Trumpet Performance and Education, Musashino Academia Musicae • Tokyo, Japan

Leah Siltberg, Piano
D.M.A., Collaborative Piano, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
M.M., Collaborative Piano, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
Artist Diploma: Solo Performance, Glen Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music
Performance Diploma: Glen Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music

Stephen P. Swanson, Piano
M.M., Collaborative Piano, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN
M.A., Library Science, University of Wisconsin • Madison, WI
B.A., Music (piano emphasis), Concordia College • Moorhead, MN

Natalie K.VanBurkleo, Violin

B.M., Music Performance, Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

KrisAnne Weiss, Voice

M.M., Vocal Performance, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

B.M., Vocal Performance, Lawrence University • Appleton, WI

B.A., English, Lawrence University • Appleton, WI

Sean Wesche, Piano

B.A., Music and Math, St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

Rick Widen, Guitar

B.A., Music, University of Minnesota • Duluth, MN

Ying Yao, Piano

D.M.A., Piano Pedagogy, Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

M.M., Piano Pedagogy, Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

B.M., Piano Performance, Sichuan Conservatory of Music • China

Policies

Registration
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis with returning students given priority.  Students register for a full semester of lessons. Registration information is available by contacting the Mount Olivet School of Music.

Teacher Selection
Registration begins with a placement interview in order to determine the best teacher for each student.  A staff member will conduct the interview in person or by phone.  Important considerations include musical experience, goals, learning style, stylistic interests, individual qualities and time constraints. 

Tuition
Tuition varies depending on the length of the lesson and the instructor’s fee.  A $20 per family per semester administrative fee is added to tuition.  Tuition is due on or before the first lesson.  The fall and spring semesters each consist of 15 weeks of lessons plus one week for makeup lessons and recitals.  Summer session consists of eight weeks with students required to register for a minimum of four lessons.  Most students choose half-hour lessons; however, longer lessons are available at a prorated cost.  Students who begin study mid-semester must register for all remaining weeks in the semester.  Please contact the School of Music for more specific information.