Community Music Programs
Preparatory Music Program
Dr. Luis Loubriel, Director
The Music Preparatory Program is an extension of the Benedictine University Department of Music and is open to students of all ages.
The hours of lessons are flexible, based on the mutual availability of the teacher and the student and all lessons and ensembles are taught by Benedictine University Department of Music faculty.
Although this program is open to all ages, some instructors reserve the right to limit enrollment due to age or level of proficiency.
Scheduling and Participation
In order to participate in our preparatory program you will need to contact the Department of Music regarding instructor schedule availability prior to sending in your registration and payment.
Preparatory lessons will begin and end during the week of the dates listed, according to the student’s schedule with the teacher.
- All lessons missed by the teacher will be made up
- Lessons missed by the student will only be made up at
the discretion of the teacher and are non-refundable.
If you are a first time participant in the Music Preparatory Program and the instructor listed has a full schedule, Benedictine University Department of Music reserves the right to assign another instructor.
Tuition
The Fall and Spring Preparatory Music session consists of 14 weeks of private instruction.
14 - 30 minute private lessons - $490.00
14 - 45 minute private lessons - $735.00
14 - 60 minute private lessons - $980.00
The Summer session consists of 10 weeks of private instruction.
10 - 30 minute private lessons - $350.00
10 - 45 minute private lessons - $525.00
10 - 60 minute private lessons - $700.00
Payment must be received at the first Lesson.
Lessons may only be attended if fees are paid at or prior to the first lesson. If fees are not paid by the first lesson, your lesson time may be given to another student who are on our waiting list.
Tuition may be paid by check, or credit/debit card.
Refunds
Request for a refund of lessons paid will only be processed prior to the start time of the second scheduled lesson and will reflect a deduction for the one lesson given.
After that time no refund will be issued.
Refunds take approximately 45 – 60 days.
Registering in The Benedictine University Preparatory Program is as easy as 1-2-3:
Step One
Call the Benedictine University Department of Music at:
630-829-6320
Step Two
When you contact us you will be given the phone number of the faculty member who instructs the instrument or voice lessons in which you are interested.
Contact the faculty member and speak to them personally to decide what lesson time is convenient for both you and the instructor. This is also the best time to discuss any scheduling conflicts that you may have with the lesson time and to make
alternative arrangements if necessary.
Step Three
Fill-out the registration form and bring to your first lesson. Your payment should be given to the instructor at your first lesson.
Payment in full must be received by or at the first lesson.
New Horizons Band
Maryann Flock, director
Making music is a way of making vital connections to life.
Founded in February of 1998, New Horizons Band at Benedictine University provides entry points to music making for adults, including those with no musical experience at all and also those who were active in school music programs but have been inactive for a long period.
Music is a way of experiencing life. It can be the object of deep contemplation and a way of experiencing a broad range of emotions. It provides an opportunity to experience profound and serious thoughts or joyful moments. It makes connections to the past, the present, and the future. It also connects one to other individuals and other cultures.
The first New Horizons program was established at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. It was designed to serve the senior population. A minimum age of 50 was arbitrarily set as a guideline, since that is the age of eligibility for joining the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), one of the first official markers of senior adulthood.
The Benedictine University New Horizons Band is open to adults 50 years of age and older. Currently, the membership of the New Horizons Band has grown to over 50 members.
Fees for membership in New Horizons Band are $100/Semester for 17 weeks. All rehearsals are held at the Benedictine University Krasa Center in the lower level Chapel.
Rehearsal Days and Times
Tuesday, 5:30-7 PM, Full Band
Tuesday, 4 PM, Woodwind Consort
Thursday, 5:15 PM, Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, 6:30 PM, Brass
For more information contact:
Maryann Flock
(630) 829-6332
mflock@ben.edu
Cathy Gaddis, Office Assistant
(630) 829-6320
cgaddis@ben.edu
Mailing Address
Benedictine University
Attn: Maryann Flock
5700 College Road
Scholl Room – 105
Lisle, Illinois 60532-0900
www.ben.edu |
