Fine Arts Academy

Community Learning Programs

The Waynesburg University Fine Arts Academy consists of community-based, non-credit courses and is open to anyone wanting to study comprehensive collegiate music and/or visual art taught by our current Waynesburg University professors.

About Our Instructors

Emily Wiedner

Emily Wiedner is the Director of the Fine Arts Academy and instructor of art at Waynesburg University. Holding a Master's Degree in Studio Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Ms. Wiedner is a versatile artist who works in graphite, watercolor, clay and other media. She teaches studio art classes and art history. When Ms. Wiedner is not teaching at Waynesburg University, she is teaching pre-school students.

Through her love of teaching art to students of all ages, Ms. Wiedner has implemented a variety of studio classes within the Fine Arts Academy, including the Summer Art Camps.

Eric Brewer

Eric Brewer is the Director of the Music Program at Waynesburg University. Here, he conducts the Symphonic Band and Brass Ensemble as well as teach individual brass lessons. Prior to Waynesburg University, Mr. Brewer was on faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Kent State University in Ohio. For over a decade he served as the Principal Trumpet of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theater where he performed with artists such as Marnie Nixon, Joy Hermalyn, Faith Esham and Michael Ballam.

As a trumpet soloist, Mr. Brewer has been featured with the San Jose Chamber Orchestra, New Music Ensemble at the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University and with the Utah Festival Opera Orchestra. He has recorded music for San Jose Chamber Orchestra and the Imperial Brass. Mr. Brewer has performed with numerous professional ensembles around the country including the Dallas Wind Symphony, Wichita Falls Symphony, Plano Symphony and Springfield Orchestra.

A graduate of the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory and the Yale School of Music, Mr. Brewer was a trumpet student of James Darling of the Cleveland Orchestra and Allan Dean of the New York Brass Quintet. He has studied conducting with Dwight Oltman, John DeMain and is currently working on his Doctorate of Musical Arts at West Virginia University with Dr. Scott Tobias.

Melanie Catana

Melanie Catana is an assistant professor of Vocal Music, the director of Choral Music and in her 14th year teaching at Waynesburg University. Previous to her appointment at the University, Ms. Catana performed professionally as an operatic soprano soloist for more than 10 years in theaters including: the New York City Opera, Sarasota Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Ms. Catana has performed the roles of Micaela in "Carmen," Musetta in "La Boheme," Lucia in "Lucia di Lammermoor," Anne Trulove from the "Rake’s Progress," to name a few. She holds her bachelor's and master’s degrees in music, K-12 certification in teaching and a minor in jazz voice from Carnegie Mellon University.

Camilo Jauregui

Residing in Pittsburgh, Percussionist Camilo Jauregui plays an important role in various musical groups and ensembles throughout the Pennsylvania area. He serves as the Kiltie Band Percussion Instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, Percussion Teacher at Waynesburg University, Music lecture teacher at Pittsburgh University and Percussion Instructor at South Fayette High School.

Mr. Jauregui's diverse background as a percussionist, composer and conductor takes him worldwide, allowing him to share and acquire knowledge of world music, with a particular focus on the impact of music education in postwar zones. He is the co-founder and co-director of Camerata 33, establishing the first and only Latin-American Chamber Orchestra in the Pittsburgh area. His artistic residencies include notable collaborations with the National Ballet of Cuba and many professional orchestras in Colombia. With prior teaching experience at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music in Kabul, The Music Project in Sri Lanka, “Tocar y Luchar” in Bogota, Colombia, Mr. Jauregui has enriched his pedagogical experiences.

Mr. Jauregui holds a master’s degree in music from Corpas University and Masters in Musicology from Universidad de la Rioja in Spain, complemented by bachelor’s degrees in Percussion Performance and Conducting. His creative output includes numerous compositions for percussion, string and wind ensembles, as well as solo pieces. Notably, his series of small pieces, "Music in a Social Distance for not conventional instruments” and "Retazos for Solo Instruments," and the Afghan fantasy for vibraphone and small orchestra have been frequently performed in various countries.

Dr. Sora Lee

Dr. Sora Lee is teaching and accompanying at Waynesburg University. Dr. Lee, originally from South Korea, currently lives in Morgantown, WV. She earned the Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance from the University of California Irvine and holds the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Collaborative Piano from WVU. She was the recipient of The Valerie Canady Charitable Foundation Scholarships, the Toni and Red Cowsert Music Scholarship and the Kathy Sprouse Music Scholarships. She also was the recipient of the WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Award in 2016.

Dr. Lee is an active collaborative pianist working with many singers and instrumentalists. She was selected as an accompanist for the WVU Bavarian Summer Voice and Piano Collaborative Workshop and performed in the Rubinsteinsaal at the Steinway-Haus in Munich. She has been also awarded a grant from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.

Dr. Lee can be heard on the new international recording Return to Old Ireland: Music of Mary McAuliffe from Delos. She also co-produced the documentary “Munz: A Pianist’s Story”, which was released in 2021 and premiered on West Virginia Public Broadcasting in July 2022. The documentary was produced based on her awarded dissertation “The life and legacy of Mieczuslaw Munz.

Summer Camps

Art Camp

Instructor: Emily Wiedner

Registration Ends May 26

This will be a drop-off/pick-up camp. Each day, campers will take part in hands-on, creative activities from sculpting to painting and much more!

All materials will be provided. Campers will receive an art kit that they can take home at the end of the week. The art kit will include a sketchbook and drawing/painting materials.

Day/Time: June 16-20 from 9 a.m. to noon
Ages: 5-12
Price: $400

SUMMER CAMP TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Summer camps follow the same terms and conditions as Group Classes. You can find those terms and conditions at the bottom of this page. Payment is due by May 26, no exceptions. Refunds will not be issued after May 26. If you decide not to attend the camp, you must notify the Fine Arts Academy Director, Emily Wiedner, before this date.

Camp Schedule

Day 1:

9-9:30 a.m. - Tie-Dye T-Shirts
9:30-10 a.m. - Decorate Art Journals
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15-10:45 a.m. - Dye Fabric for Fabric Tapestry
10:45 a.m. - noon - Pocket Fan

Day 2:

9-9:30 a.m. - Squirt Gun Painting
9:30-10 a.m. - Cut Fabric for Fabric Tapestry
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15-11 a.m. - Assemble Fabric Tapestry
11 a.m. - noon - Squishmallow Tray Step 1

Day 3:

9-10 a.m. - Spin Art
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15-11 a.m. - Suncatcher
11 a.m. - noon - Bird House Step 1

Day 4:

9-10 a.m. - Print T-shirts and tour Maker's Space
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15 a.m. - noon - Squishmallow Tray Step 2, Bird House Step 2

Day 5:

9-10 a.m. - Paper Marbling
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15-11:30 a.m. - Paper Marbling
11:30 a.m. - noon - Mural

Art Camp - Harry Potter Edition

Instructor: Emily Wiedner

Registration Ends July 7

This will be a drop-off/pick-up camp. Each day, campers will take part in hands-on, creative activities from sculpting to painting and much more!

All materials will be provided. Campers will receive an art kit that they can take home at the end of the week. The art kit will include a sketchbook and drawing/painting materials.

Day/Time: July 28 - August 1 from 9 a.m. to noon
Ages: 5-12
Price: $400

SUMMER CAMP TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Summer camps follow the same terms and conditions as Group Classes. You can find those terms and conditions at the bottom of this page. Payment is due by July 7, no exceptions. Refunds will not be issued after July 7. If you decide not to attend the camp, you must notify the Fine Arts Academy Director, Emily Wiedner, before this date.

Camp Schedule

Day 1:

9-9:10 a.m. - House Selection
9:10-9:45 a.m. - Tie-Dye T-Shirts
9:45-10 a.m. - Decorate Art Journals
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15 a.m. - noon - Wand Selection and Decoration

Day 2: Fantastic Beasts!

9-10 a.m. – Bowtruckle (Wire Sculpture)
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15-11 a.m. – Niffler (Fabric Sculpture)
11 a.m. - noon - Owl Weaving

Day 3: Lumos!

9-10 a.m. - Golden Snitch Luminary Jar
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15 a.m. - noon - Golden Snitch Luminary Jar

Day 4: Potions!

9-9:10 a.m. - Paper Marbling
9:10-10 a.m. - Print T-shirts and tour Maker's Space
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15 a.m. - noon - Paper Marbling

Day 5: School Spirit

9-10 a.m. - Guided Hedwig Painting
10-10:15 a.m. - Snack
10:15-11 a.m. - DIY Bookmark
11 a.m. - noon - Mural

***With time permitting, campers will have the option to play Quidditch each day!

Brass Camp

Registration Ends May 24

Day/Time: June 16 - 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: 13-18
Price: $300

This will be a drop-off/pick-up camp. Lunch will be provided each day. High school brass students and advanced middle school brass players on Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone and Tuba are encouraged to register for this camp.

Each student will learn the following:

Basic warm-ups and practice routines
How to improve their sound and endurance
Advanced techniques, such as multiple tonguing and range
How to play in small brass ensembles to gain musical independence and confidence
Preparation for the demands of a busy high school band program
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association audition materials
Basic music theory, such as intervals, chords, scales and form

Held on the beautiful campus of Waynesburg University, Brass Camp will give students an opportunity to meet musicians from other schools. Each day, students will have the chance to socialize and interact with other like-minded musicians. Daily music theory classes will also introduce students to a basic knowledge of how music works and how they can become better members of their school band programs.

At the end of the week, students will perform music from the camp and present their progress to their parents and the surrounding community. Any brass student looking to improve their skills and to be successful in the school year are encouraged to attend. From learning brass basics to becoming a better performer for the Pennsylvania Music Educator Association auditions, students will find all they need to be the best players they can be.

Brass Camp will be facilitated by Eric Brewer, music program director at Waynesburg University.

SUMMER CAMP TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Summer camps follow the same terms and conditions as Group Classes. You can find those terms and conditions at the bottom of this page. Payment is due by May 24, no exceptions. Refunds will not be issued after May 24. If you decide not to attend the camp, you must notify the Fine Arts Academy Director, Emily Wiedner, before this date.

Camp Schedule

Monday, June 16

9: a.m. - Students Arrive - Meet in the Marsh Center
9:30 a.m. - Warm-up Sessions

Topic: Producing a Clean and Consistent Sound

10:30 a.m. - Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

Topic: What are the elements of playing in an ensemble?

Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Music Theory

Topic: Fundamentals

1:30 p.m. - Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

Topic: Application of Music Theory Fundamentals

2:30 p.m. - Social Activity - Takeaways for the day
3: p.m. Students Leave

Tuesday, June 17

9 a.m. - Students Arrive - Meet in the Marsh Center
9:30 a.m. - Warm-up Sessions

Topic: Establishing an Individual Practice Routine

10:30 a.m. - Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

Topic: Sight reading and picking an appropriate piece for the Ensemble

Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Music Theory

Topic: Major and Minor Scales and Two Voices

1:30 p.m. - Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

Topic: Identifying the scales in your music and How two voices interact

2:30 p.m. - Social Activity - Takeaways for the day
3 p.m. - Students Leave

Wednesday, June 18

9 a.m. - Students Arrive - Meet in the Marsh Center
9:30 a.m. - Warm-up Sessions

Topic: Mastering Major and Minor Scales

10:30 a.m. - Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

Topic: Focusing on the Fundamentals of Good Ensemble Playing

Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Music Theory

Topic: Chords, Progressions, and 3-4 Voice settings

1:30 p.m. - Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

Topic: Working from the Score

2:30 p.m. - Social Activity - Takeaways for the day
3 p.m. - Students Leave

Thursday, June 19

9:00 a.m. - Students Arrive - Meet in the Marsh Center
9:30 a.m. - Warm-up Sessions

Topic: Practicing Etudes for your Instrument

Topic: Brass Technique

10:30 a.m. - Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

Topic: The Money is in the Details

Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Music Theory

Topic: Writing Your Own Composition

1:30 p.m. - Solo Music for your Instrument

Topic: Exploring music for your instrument and Piano

2:30 p.m. - Social Activity - Takeaways for the day
3 p.m. - Students Leave

Friday, June 20

9 a.m. - Students Arrive - Meet in the Marsh Center
9:30 a.m. - Warm-up Sessions

Topic: Establishing Long-Term Goals

10:30 a.m. - Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

Topic: Performance Preparation

Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Music Theory

Topic: Creating a Broad Knowledge of Music

1:30 p.m. - Brass Ensemble Rehearsal and Solo Rehearsal

Topic: Recording Yourself to Improve

2:30 p.m. - Social Activity - Takeaways for the day
3 p.m. - Students Leave

Woodwinds Camp

Instructor: J eremy Olisar

Registration Ends May 19

Day/Time: June 9 - 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: 12 - 18
Price: $275

This will be a drop-off/pick-up camp. Lunch will be provided each day. The Summer Woodwind Camp is designed for intermediate/advanced* Middle and High School musicians who play Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, and Saxophone.

* Intermediate/advanced students should already have a strong foundation when it comes to producing a good sound on their instrument, playing with correct technique and fingerings, and reading notes and rhythms. Beginning students are encouraged to sign up for Summer Woodwind Lessons as they will be more appropriately paced to their current ability level.

Held on the beautiful campus of Waynesburg University, the camp will provide students an opportunity to learn and develop skills in the following areas:

basic warm-ups and practice routines
how to improve sound and endurance
how to play in small woodwind ensembles to gain musical independence and confidence
preparation for the demands of a busy middle/high school band program
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association audition preparation
basic music theory and composition, including an understanding of scales, intervals, chords, form and melodic writing
how to be an effective student leader in your home band program

The five-day camp will also allow students to meet and work with like-minded musicians from other schools in the area, develop an improved knowledge of how music works and how they can become better contributing members in their school band programs, and perform music from the camp and present their progress to their parents and the surrounding community after the camp. Any woodwind student looking to improve their skills and be more successful during the school year is encouraged to attend. From developing strong woodwind fundamentals to becoming better at auditioning and performing for the Pennsylvania Music Educator Association honors groups and festivals, students will find all they need to be the best well-rounded musicians they can be.

SUMMER CAMP TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Summer camps follow the same terms and conditions as Group Classes. You can find those terms and conditions at the bottom of this page. Payment is due by May 19, no exceptions. Refunds will not be issued after May 19. If you decide not to attend the camp, you must notify the Fine Arts Academy Director, Emily Wiedner, before this date.

Camp Schedule

Monday, June 9

9 a.m. - Students Arrive (meet in the Marsh Center)
9:30 a.m. - Individual & Group Warm-up Sessions (elements of a proper warm-up)
10 a.m. - Woodwind Fundamentals (equipment & tone production)
10:30 a.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (sight reading)
Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Music Theory (fundamentals - key, meter, scales, chords, & rhythm)
1:30 p.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (the first rehearsal & goal setting)
2:30 p.m. - Leadership/Team Building Activity
2:50 p.m. - Takeaways for the Day
3 p.m. - Students Leave

Tuesday, June 10

9 a.m. - Students Arrive (meet in the Marsh Center)
9:30 a.m. - Individual & Group Warm-up Sessions (establishing a routine)
10 a.m. - Woodwind Fundamentals (articulation)
10:30 a.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (bringing the best “you” to each rehearsal)
Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Music Theory (fundamentals - form, writing a melody, & transposition)
1:30 p.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (small ensemble elements & goal setting)
2:30 p.m. - Leadership/Team Building Activity
2:50 p.m. - Takeaways for the Day
3 p.m. - Students Leave

Wednesday, June 11

9 a.m. - Students Arrive (meet in the Marsh Center)
9:30 a.m. - Individual & Group Warm-up Sessions (rehearsal application)
10 a.m. - Woodwind Fundamentals (instrument tendencies)
10:30 a.m. - PMEA Audition Prep (repertoire list, audition rubric, & first approach)
11 a.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (making music beyond the printed page)
Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Music Theory (2+ part writing)
1:30 p.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (making music beyond the printed page & goal setting)
2:30 p.m. - Leadership/Team Building Activity
2:50 p.m. - Takeaways for the Day
3 p.m. - Students Leave

Thursday, June 12

9 a.m. - Students Arrive (meet in the Marsh Center)
9:30 a.m. - Individual & Group Warm-up Sessions (student lead & student centered)
10 a.m. - Woodwind Fundamentals (pushing technique)
10:30 a.m. - PMEA Audition Prep (prepping for success)
11 a.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (preparing for performance)
Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Music Theory (rehearsing original student works for woodwinds)
1:30 p.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (preparing for performance & goal setting)
2:30 p.m. - Leadership/Team Building Activity
2:50 p.m. - Takeaways for the Day
3 p.m. - Students Leave

Friday, June 13

9 a.m. - Students Arrive (meet in the Marsh Center)
9:30 a.m. - Individual & Group Warm-up Sessions (application to home band/music program)
10 a.m. - Woodwind Fundamentals (some friendly competition & application to home band/music program)
10:30 a.m. - PMEA Audition Prep (sample audition)
11:00 a.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (dress rehearsal focus)
Noon - Lunch
1 p.m. - Leadership/Team Building Activity (application to home band/music program)
1:20 p.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Rehearsal (pre-concert warm-up and prep)
2:00 p.m. - Woodwind Ensemble Performance (parents, families, friends, and community welcome to attend)
2:30 p.m. - Takeaways for the Week
3 p.m. - Students Leave (hope to see you again soon!)

Group Classes

Adult Summer Ceramics Class

Instructor: Emily Wiedner

REGISTER HERE

Explore pottery making learning a variety of techniques, such as hand building, wheel throwing, basic glazing and kiln firing. Students will have the freedom to make whatever they would like while techniques are introduced. Sign up for 10, 15 or 20 classes. There will be a total of 20 class sessions offered from May 5 through August 13 (see schedule below). Prices vary. No experience needed. Registration closes May 2 at midnight.

Ages: 16+
Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

Schedule:

May 5 – Pinch Pots Introduced. Our first few classes will introduce hand-building techniques. These techniques will acquaint students with the basics of how to work with clay.
May 7 – Your day to create!
May 12 – Slabs Introduced
May 14 – Your day to create!
May 19 – Coils Introduced
May 21 – Your day to create!
May 26 – NO CLASS; MEMORIAL DAY
May 28 – Your day to create!
June 2 – Wheel Throwing Introduced
June 4 – Your day to create!
June 9 – Your day to create!
June 11 – Your day to create!
June 16and June 18 – NO CLASS
June 23 – Your day to create!
June 25 – Your day to create!
June 30 – Your day to create!
July 2 – Your day to create!
July 7 – Last day to create with clay, all remaining classes will be reserved for glazing.
July 9 through July 30 – NO CLASS
August 4 – Glazing Introduced
August 6 – Glaze Day
August 11 – Glaze Day
August 13 – Glaze Day

Artists and Their Art

Instructor: Emily Wiedner

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Students will study art history by learning about an artist, or group of artists, during each class. After a brief art history lesson, students will then create a work of art using the techniques and style of that artist. The artists we will be talking about this summer used innovative techniques and had distinct styles!

Ages: 10-18
Day/Time: Fridays from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. (see schedule below)
Price: $65 per class

Schedule:

June 6 – Georgia O'Keefe and Flowers
June 13 – Impressionist Painters
June 27 – Helen Frankenthaler and Soak-Stain Painting
July 25 – Georges Seurat and Pointillism
August 8 – Andy Warhol and Printmaking

Clay with Me

Instructor: Emily Wiedner

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Students will explore clay through a variety of hand-building and sculpting techniques. All materials are provided. All projects will need to be picked up after the kiln firing process and can then be painted at home.

Ages: 5-10
Day/Time: Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m. (see schedule below)
Price: $50 per class

Schedule:

June 2 – Pinch Pot Sculpture
June 9 – Luminary
June 23 – Nature Impressions Dish
June 30 – Creative Tic-Tac-Toe Set
July 7 – Monster Dish
August 4 – Squishmallow Dish
August 11 – Coil Bowl

Clay with Me II

Instructor: Emily Wiedner

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Ages: 10-18
Day/Time: Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. (see schedule below)
Price: $65 per class

Schedule:

June 4 – Pinch Pot Sculpture
June 11 – Creative Tic-Tac-Toe Set
June 25 – Bobble-Head
July 2 – Box
July 23 – Coil Vase
August 6 – Luminary
August 13 – Sgraffito (Carving)

Bagpipes Beginner's Clinic

Instructor: Jeremy Olisar

This is a Beginner's Clinic for anyone interested in Bagpipes! No previous experience is needed, and instruments (practice chanters) and materials will be provided for students who don't have their own. Students will learn the basics of tone production, music reading and notation, and instrument technique through the use of a variety of exercises and traditional bagpipe tunes.

Ages: 12 and Up!
Price: $25 per workshop

February 26, 6-8 p.m.
March 26, 6-8 p.m.
April 23, 6-8 p.m.

Register for all three workshops now to pay the discounted price of $60!

Woodwinds Beginnner's Clinic

Instructor: Jeremy Olisar

This is a Beginner's Clinic for anyone interested in Woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon)! No previous experience is needed, though students will need to provide their own instrument (in good working order) and accessories (reeds, neckstrap, etc.). Students will learn the basics of tone production, music reading and notation, and instrument technique through the use of a variety of scales, exercises, etudes, solo music, and duets. Opportunities will also be provided to go over music and exercises students are working on with their school band class.

Ages: 12 and Up!
Price: $25 per workshop

February 28, 4-6 p.m.
March 28, 4-6 p.m.
April 25, 4-6 p.m.

Register for all three workshops now to pay the discounted price of $60!

Private Lessons

CUSTOMIZABLE SCHEDULE WITH A ONE-ON-ONE APPROACH TO LEARNING
For All Ages

Private Lessons are scheduled on an ongoing basis. Students now have the option to sign up for 1-10 lessons at a time. Registration for private lessons is ALWAYS open. Please carefully read the description of the lesson you are interested in. Each type of lesson has a different window of availability and requirements. After you register, your instructor will contact you to schedule your lessons. Please read the terms and conditions below.

Summer Lessons will begin in May. Some instructor availability will change during the summer months. Please read each class description carefully.

Private Brass Lessons

Instructor: Eric Brewer

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Students wishing to study Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, or Tuba can take individual lessons on their instrument over the course of several weeks. Fundamentals such as tone production, music reading, scales, and techniques are addressed at the student’s pace.

Lessons will not take place from mid-December through January. However, you are still welcome to register during this time.

No in-person lessons will be given during holidays when the University campus is officially closed. However, teachers may instruct students online during University holidays at their own discretion.

Private Guitar Lessons

Instructor: Scott Elliott

PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS REQUIRE REMOTE INSTRUCTION
All Levels (beginner to advanced)

Lessons will be tailored to meet the students’ knowledge level. Students will learn proper guitar technique as well as how to learn musical notation and fundamentals of music theory.

Students should have daily access to a guitar in playable condition, and be able to reserve at least 30 minutes each day for preparation of assignments.

Private Percussion Lessons

Instructor: Camilo Jauregui

Learn about drums, keyboards (mallets), marimba, vibraphone and Latin percussion or Symphonic percussion. Children or adults with or without previous knowledge are welcome. Technical resources and information about how to practice and improve your musical skills will also be provided.

Summer Lessons: All Percussion lessons will require remote instruction from May-August. In-person instruction will resume in September.

Lessons will not take place from mid-December through mid-January. However, you are still welcome to register during this time.

Private Piano Lessons

Instructor: Sora Lee

Description: All Levels (beginner to advanced) Lessons will be tailored to meet the student’s knowledge level.

Lessons will not take place from July through August. However, you are still welcome to register during this time.

This lesson requires an additional $50 supply fee upon first-time registration. If you need extra materials for your lessons, your instructor will notify you and a payment link will be sent to you.

Private Visual Arts Lessons

Instructor: Emily Wiedner

This is individual instruction in a specific area of the Visual Arts. Students will be introduced to basic techniques and apply them to a series of works. No experience is required. For all ages.

Lessons will take place on Mondays or Wednesdays. Other availability may be possible.

Lessons will not take place from mid-December through January. However, you are still welcome to register during this time.

Private Vocal Lessons

Instructor: Melanie Catana

This course is offered to beginner and intermediate vocal students. Students will learn and refine the basics of vocal technique and production as they explore various types of vocal repertoire chosen to complement their individual vocal range and level of musical proficiency. Students will be coached by the instructor on pitch accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, diction, musicality, projection and dramatic delivery.

Each student will be expected to learn 2-3 songs during the semester. There will be a requirement of one Italian Art Song, one song in English and one song of student choice agreed upon with the instructor. Lessons will be a combination of technical vocal exercises and the application of vocal techniques acquired in select repertoire. For all ages.

Lessons will take place on Mondays or Wednesdays.

Lessons will not take place in August. However, you are still welcome to register during this time.

Private Woodwind Lessons

Instructor: Jeremy Olisar

These private lessons will focus on instrumental development for beginner, intermediate and advanced woodwind players on flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon or bagpipes. Students will work on developing and mastering tone production, articulation, technique, musicality, theory, sight reading and improvisation through the use of a variety of scales, exercises, etudes, solo music and duets. For less experienced students, basic embouchure and technique development, note and rhythm reading, and performance accuracy will also be focused on. There may also be an optional opportunity for more advanced students to perform for a chamber works concert or end-of-semester recital. Students will need to have their own instrument* in good playing condition, as well as any necessary accessories (reeds, neck strap, etc.).

*For bagpipe lessons, starting instruments and equipment are available to borrow.

Free Programs

Join University programs free of charge! These groups meet according to the University semester schedule.

James D. Randolph Kiltie Band

Instructor: Jeremy Olisar

Description: Traditional Bagpipes, Drums, and Kilt wearin'!
Ages: Any and all!
Days/Times: Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
6 -7 p.m. - Intermediate/Advanced Bagpipers and All Drummers
7 - 7:40 p.m. - Beginning Players

The James D. Randolph Kiltie Band, established in the Spring of 2013 and named in the late "Fuzzy's" honor, strives to keep Scottish pipe and drum music alive on campus and in the community. These group lessons and rehearsals are for beginner through advanced bagpipers and drummers with membership being open to Waynesburg University students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as community members. No prior music experience is required, though private lessons may be recommended for new players before participating in full-group rehearsals and performances. Starting instruments, equipment and music are available to borrow. We look forward to having you join us!

This class will follow the University's fall semester schedule.

Jazz Ensemble

Instructor: Jeremy Olisar

Ages: High School and Adult
Days/Times: Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

This class focuses on group rehearsal and performance development through the musical genre of jazz for intermediate and advanced saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm section players*. Students will work on developing an enhanced proficiency in music reading, tone production, articulation, musicality and individual technique; an enhanced proficiency in ensemble techniques, such as entrances, releases, group articulations and dynamics, balance and blend, and musicality and phrasing; knowledge of different jazz styles and the means to express themselves artistically through a variety of standard, quality repertoire for Jazz Ensemble; and the ability to create and perform improvisatory solos.

Students are expected to attend and come prepared to all rehearsals, as well as perform during the end-of-semester concert (Tuesday, April. 15, at 7:30 p.m.). Students will need to have their own instrument in good playing condition, as well as any necessary accessories (reeds, neck strap, mutes, drumsticks, etc.). An ensemble folder, music and pencil will be provided and need to be brought weekly to rehearsals. We look forward to having you join us!

*Students learning a new instrument or at the beginning level should sign up for individual lessons first. As spots are given priority to current Waynesburg University students, FAA students may be contacted if a spot they are interested in is already filled to see if they are interested in covering another spot.

*This class will follow the University's fall semester schedule

Lamplighters Concert Choir

Instructor: Melanie Catana

Ages: 15-19
Days/Times: Every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4 - 5:15 p.m. during the Fall Semester*

This course is available to any student or Waynesburg Community member committed to the rehearsal and performance of choral music at Waynesburg University. No previous choral experience is required. It is strongly recommended that you are evaluated by the director for pitch-matching skills before you join. Members of the Lamplighters Concert Choir will learn and explore various types of choral repertoire as they prepare for annual University concerts, chapels and various events. Lamplighters Concert Choir Members are committed to using their performances for the enhancement of the University and the surrounding communities. The Lamplighters will continue a tradition of excellence in singing and performing with a strong focus on connecting their music with faith in God.

The general instructional approach will be a combination of vocal warm-ups, sight-reading, part reading, sectionals, analyzing texts and musical form in choral pieces, and perfecting the execution of songs for performances

*This class will follow the University's Fall Semester Schedule

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of education and creativity with a Fine Arts Academy Gift Certificate! Help someone special to take lessons and classes in music or visual arts. Gift Certificates through the FAA can be used to pay for any private lessons or group classes offered throughout the year. All Gift Certificates are good for 12 months after purchase.

Obtaining your Gift Certificate:

After registration and payment have been verified by the Waynesburg University Fine Arts Academy, the FAA Director, Emily Wiedner, will send your gift certificate and instructions on how to use it to your email.

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Waynesburg University Fine Arts Academy Cancellation Policy

Private Lessons

Prior to setting a finalized schedule for lessons, students are required to notify instructors of any lesson dates they will not be available.

Students must notify instructors at least 48 hours prior to a lesson if they cannot attend. If instructors receive at least a 48-hour notice, the lesson will be rescheduled. Late cancellation or a missed session will be charged and refunds will not be given. Rescheduling of a missed lesson is at the instructor's discretion. Emergencies or sudden illnesses are an exception.

Students are required to call their instructor and notify them if they are going to be late to their scheduled lesson. Time missed will not be refunded or rescheduled. It is at the instructor’s discretion to reschedule the time missed.

Instructors will also follow these procedures in the event that they need to cancel. If the instructor cancels a lesson, it will be rescheduled.

If you wish to withdraw from your Fine Arts Academy class, you must do so before the third week of classes in order to get a refund. You will not be refunded for classes that took place prior to your withdrawal. Funds paid toward supplies will not be refunded. If you wish to withdraw from your Fine Arts Academy class, you must contact the Fine Arts Academy Director, Emily Wiedner.

Group Classes

Dates for group classes are posted clearly under the class description. Students who register for these classes understand that they are expected to attend all listed dates. If a session is missed, it will not be refunded or rescheduled.

If you wish to withdraw from your Fine Arts Academy class, you must do so three weeks prior to the class start date to get a refund. If a class is canceled after you have registered, you will receive notification of cancellation and a full refund. You will also have the option to put those funds towards a different Fine Arts Academy class.

If an instructor must cancel a class session you will receive a notification via email. The missed session will be made up on one of the make-up dates listed under the class description. If you wish to withdraw from your Fine Arts Academy class, you must contact the Fine Arts Academy Director, Emily Wiedner.