Music Programs and Camps
The faculty and students of the Department of Music love to share their talents with the community! Here are just a few examples of how you and your family can make music with us.
- Every summer we host numerous music camps for school age children.
- The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized system of recording and recognizing your participation in noncredit professional educational programs. The SIUE Department of Music provides continuing education opportunities of the highest quality instruction to meet the needs of music professionals, educators and enthusiasts. For more information, contact the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach. Adult musicians can participate in select ensembles through SIUE's Continuing Education program.
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Interested in hiring a student ensemble or taking private lessons from a music student? Please contact Stacey Nance, department secretary, at stnance@siue.edu.
Community Music Programs
SIUE offers a variety of community programs for both children and adults:
- Suzuki Program — The first of its kind in the U.S., our Suzuki Program has instructed young musicians for over 50 years.
- Keyboard Development Program (Continuing Education) — Students of all ages can develop piano skills through our Keyboard Development Program.
- Community Chorale Society (Continuing Education) — Vocalists throughout the area can participate in our Community Chorale Society, which meets weekly during the school year.
- Community Strings Program — Students ages 9 and up (adults, too) can register for violin, viola and cello lessons.
