Music

Instrumental Lessons

ppinn2 — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:35:25 +0000

Instrumental Lessons ppinn2 Wed, 07/30/2025 - 13:35

The UIS Community Music offers instrumental and vocal instruction to students and adults, ages 5+. The program offers affordable, high quality, individualized music instruction and performance opportunities meant to enrich our community and campus.

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Instrumental Lessons

Lessons offered on the following instruments

Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Flute/Piccolo
Clarinet

Oboe
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba

Saxophone
Piano
Percussion
Guitar
Voice
Accordion

Lessons are available on a case-by-case basis on traditional musical instruments from around the globe. If you are interested in lessons on a traditional musical instrument, email music@uis.edu or call (217) 206-6240.

Scheduling

Lessons are offered weekly during the fall and spring semesters and on an individualized schedule during the summer semester. Lessons are available in person and online. Individual lesson days/times are arranged by student and instructor.

Cost

Applying for lessons is free! The lesson fee and administrative fee are due once your application has been processed and lessons have been arranged with an instructor. Simply sign back into your UISCMS account to complete the payment.

Price Table

Students may apply for a half semester of lessons that will begin at the start of the semester or mid-semester. Students that complete their 6 lessons at the start of the semester will not be charged an application fee for applying for additional lessons in the same semester.

Time	Half-Semester (6)	Semester (12)	Academic Year (24)
30-minute	$132	$264	$528
45-minute	$198	$396	$792
60-minute	$264	$528	$1,056

Half-Semester and Semester long lessons have a $25 administrative fee in addition to the lesson fee listed above. Year-long courses pay a reduced one-time $40 administrative fee.

Individual Lesson Purchase Option: Extra Lessons

With instructor approval, a student may request to add additional lessons to the standard 12 lessons per semester, or 24 lessons per academic year. There is a limit of 5 extra lessons per semester. Notify your instructor of your interest in the extra lessons. Upon confirmation by your instructor, you will receive a link to submit payment. Your extra lessons will commence only once you have submitted payment in full.

Each additional 30-minute lesson: $22
Each additional 45-minute lesson: $33
Each additional 60-minute lesson: $44

Trial Lesson Option

Prospective students are welcome to enroll in a trial lesson with an instructor. If a trial lesson is followed by a student enrolling in semester or academic year lessons, the trial lesson will count towards the 12 or 24 lesson total. A credit will be given towards the semester or academic fee for the cost of the trial lesson. An administrative fee is not required when taking a trial lesson.

Each 30 minute trial lesson: $22
Each 45-minute trial lesson: $33
Each 60-minute trial lesson: $44

Family Discount

Each additional family member will receive a $10 discount from administrative fee (up to 3)

Academic Year Discount

Enroll in lessons for the full academic year and receive a $10 off of the $50 administrative fee

Veteran/Active Duty Discount

The application fee is waived for Veterans and Active Duty Military. Veteran/Active Duty Military family members that apply on the same application receive an additional $5 Application Fee Discount (in addition to the regular UISCMS $10 family discount). A copy of the Military ID or DD-214 form is required.

Payment

Payment is due by the dates listed above, and is payable online, or by check written to the UIS Community Music School. If payment is not received at the first lesson, the instructor has the right to cancel lessons until payment is received. Except on a rare case-by-case basis, if a student withdraws from lessons at any time, they will not be issued a refund.

Additional Information

Instruments

Student musicians are required to provide their own instruments for lessons and practice (with the exception of pianos and some percussion instruments that are provided for lessons).

Music Scores

Students may be required to purchase music scores and method books.

End-of-Semester Recital Option

Each semester, Community Music School students will have the opportunity to perform on a student recital. Instructor permission required.

Lesson Location

Lessons are held in the Visual and Performing Arts Building on the campus of 69��app Springfield. You will be notified of your specific lesson location by your instructor.

Accompanist

Students will be provided with a list of local piano accompanists. Instructors may request use of an accompanist in performance/lessons.

Attendance Policy

In the event of absence, notify your instructor at least 24-hours in advance or as far in advance as possible. One make-up lesson is granted each semester, provided that the student has given the instructor at least 24 hours advanced notice. A lesson missed due to bad weather may be made up if time allows.

If an instructor cancels a lesson, a make-up lesson will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. If lessons have been suspended due to delinquent payment, make-up lessons will not be scheduled.

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Instrumental Lessons

High School Wind Academy

ystam2 — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:20:12 +0000

High School Wind Academy ystam2 Tue, 06/17/2025 - 11:20

UIS High School Wind Academy

The UIS High School Wind Academy is an intensive learning experience designed for advanced high school wind and percussion students. This highly-selective, audition-based program provides talented young musicians the opportunity to study and perform challenging, high-quality repertoire in a supportive and musically rigorous environment. The HSWA offers 6-week sessions at an advanced level.

The program includes weekly rehearsals, workshops, and performances designed to offer students rigorous musical training and the opportunity refine their technique, deepen their musical understanding, and connect with a community of musical peers.

Led by an experienced conductor and professional teaching artists, the UIS High School Wind Academy is designed to help prepare students for success in college-level music programs and beyond.

*The ensemble welcomes select exceptional middle-school students.

Audition Requirements

Audition requirements for the UIS High School Wind Academy are as follows: Applicants must prepare and perform two contrasting pieces. Audition submissions should be provided as a link to an online video.

Session I: Ensemble Technique

September 18 - October 23, 2025: Emphasis is placed on collaborative musicianship, leadership within sections, non-verbal communication, and the ability to adapt in real time to a variety of musical settings. Repertoire will include chamber music and large ensemble works, allowing students to explore diverse styles and develop the flexibility needed to thrive in a wide range of ensemble environments. Session I is ideal for advanced wind, brass, and percussion students seeking to elevate their ensemble performance skills in a disciplined, supportive, and artistically vibrant setting.

Apply to Session I:
Ensemble Technique

Schedule

The UIS High School Wind Academy runs from September 18 - October 25, 2025.
Classes take place on Thursdays, 6-8pm on the UIS campus.

Performances

The Fall concert of the UIS High School Wind Academy will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7pm.

Cost

Tuition is $200. This includes all rehearsals, masterclasses, technique classes, and performances.

*Tuition is non-refundable. A partial refund may be considered in extenuating and documented circumstances such as a prolonged illness.

Certificate of Completion

Students that complete successfully all of the requirements of the UIS High School Wind Academy will receive a certificate of completion.

Barbara Schweighauser Memorial Concert

ystam2 — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:58:34 +0000

Barbara Schweighauser Memorial Concert ystam2 Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:58

Please join us for a memorial concert in celebration of the life and legacy of Barbara Jensen-Schweighauser. The concert will feature the UIS Faculty String Quartet in classic works for string quartet by well-known composers including Mozart, Haydn, and Dvorak.

Please note that this concert was originally scheduled to take place on April 30 but has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 04, 6pm.

When

Sun, May 4 2025, 6 - 7pm

Location

Student Union Ballroom Lobby

Event Type

Music

Instrumental Lessons

Lessons offered on the following instruments

Scheduling

Cost

Price Table

Individual Lesson Purchase Option: Extra Lessons

Trial Lesson Option

Family Discount

Academic Year Discount

Veteran/Active Duty Discount

Payment

Additional Information

Instruments

Music Scores

End-of-Semester Recital Option

Lesson Location

Accompanist

Attendance Policy

High School Wind Academy

UIS High School Wind Academy

Audition Requirements

Session I: Ensemble Technique

Schedule

Performances

Cost

Certificate of Completion

Barbara Schweighauser Memorial Concert

Make A Noise Ensemble Concert

UIS Chamber Concert

Brown Bag Concert

UIS Orchestra Festival Concert

UIS Band Concert

UIS Music Solo Recital

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