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Instructions and Lessons

Music Majors

Please contact your applied instructor (below) for private lessons. You must audition, schedule a lesson time AND register for credit IMMEDIATELY once classes begin. Forfeiture of your place in their studio may occur should you not deal with this in a timely manner.

Minors & Non-Majors

Applied lessons (one-on-one instruction) are available to all SUNY students. Due to limited studio size, priority is given to students needing lessons for a degree program, but non-majors may take as well if sufficient space is available and with instructor permission. Should you wish to take lessons, please contact the instructors listed below for more information. Lessons are considered an academic class and students receiving lessons MUST be registered. Students must also be registered for an ensemble experience (Choir, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, etc.).

Group Instruction

MUS 230 & MUS 231

Piano Class I & II - 2 credits

Instructor: Rebecca Horning

See current class schedule

MUS 240

Voice Class I - 2 credits

Instructor: Ben May

See current class schedule

MUS 285

Guitar Class I - 2 credits

Instructor: Rick Balestra

See current class schedule

Individual (Applied) Instruction

You cannot register without instructor approval. Please make contact during the first week of the fall/spring semester.

Brass

Instructor: Terry Caviness

315-312-2974

Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba

Guitar & Electric Bass

Instructor: Rick Balestra

315-312-2982

Percussion

Instructor: Eric Schmitz 

315-312-2981

Percussion

Instructor: Tom McGrath 

315-312-3052

Piano

Instructor: Robert Auler 

315-312-2977

Strings

Instructor: Sonya Williams 

315-312-2369

Violin, Viola and Cello

Voice

Instructor: Amanda Li 

315-312-3032

Woodwinds

Instructor: Barbara Bridgers

Flute and Piccolo

Woodwinds

Instructor: Debra Farden

 

Woodwinds

Instructor: Trevor Jorgensen

315-312-2980

Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone and Bassoon