The School of Music -- Meredith's Non-credit Program of Music Study
The mission of the School of Music at Meredith College is to serve the community with a wide range of musical experiences including private lessons, music classes, performance opportunities and stimulating concerts. Through development of the discipline and the joy of music, students of all ages gain an enrichment that will be relevant all their lives.

Prospective students in the School of Music program should schedule an interview and possible audition during the semester prior to beginning lessons.  Click here for a Fall 2008 / Spring 2009 Registration Brochure for the Meredith Community Music Program.

Private Lessons
Private lessons are offered in piano, organ, traditional and Suzuki guitar, traditional and Suzuki violin, viola, cello, flute and voice. Meredith welcomes students of all ages and backgrounds and encourages the fullest development of the potential inherent in each individual. Students register for 30-, 45- or 60-minute lessons, taught by Meredith faculty members. The individual attention offered by private study is an important part of musical development.

Suzuki Program
The Suzuki program has been in existence at Meredith for 30 years and continues to flourish. The faculty has worked to develop a program of quality based upon the teaching philosophies of Shinichi Suzuki, who developed his method in post-war Japan. Beginning Suzuki students must first observe four Suzuki lessons and complete a Suzuki Observation Form.  Click here for more information about Meredith's Suzuki program. 

 

Group Music Classes

Beginning Guitar Class
Emphasis on chording, folk style and an introduction to the guitar. One 50 minute class per week, Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 5-5:50 p.m.

Beginning Voice Class
An introduction to singing for students ages 16 and up who have not had any previous vocal training. Topics include breathing, projection, registration, and the development of a positive vocal identity. The goal of this course is to prepare participants for private voice instruction or involvement in a choral organization. No audition is required. One 50-minute class per week, Wednesdays from 5-5:50 p.m.

Chamber Music
Ensembles of various instrumentalists, organized to rehearse and perform standard duo, trio, quartet and other ensemble literature. Each ensemble normally rehearses one hour per week with a faculty member as organizer and coach.

Capital City Girls Choir
The Capital City Girls Choir is an achievement-based vocal and music training program for girls from Raleigh, North Carolina, and the surrounding communities.

The three choirs of the organization are open to singers from ages nine through eighteen. They have performed at the North Carolina Governor's Mansion, the NC Museum of Art, the White House, Washington National Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral and St. Paul's in London and at various venues in British Columbia. The Capital City Girls Choir is directed by Fran Page, Music Department Head and professor of music education at Meredith College.

For more information call (919) 760-CCGC or visit CCGC's website: www.ccgcsings.org

Keyboard Day

The School of Music sponsors a Keyboard Day each fall and is free and open to the public; however, participants must register with the Music Office in advance, by calling 919-760-8536.

Music Camps
The School of Music also sponsors the Lamar Stringfield Chamber Music Camp and a variety of piano camps each summer.  Follow these links for more information about our strings camp and our piano camps.

To request information, fees, schedule lessons, please call the Music Office at (919) 760-8537 or email Christie Lee at: leec@meredith.edu.