Conservatory of Music
Learning to sing or play a musical instrument can be a gratifying accomplishments and placing students and teachers together in a musically enriched environment, is part of Perkins Center for the Arts' mission in the arts.
Perkins Center Conservatory of Music offers a full program of instruction for students of all ages and levels of ability age 6 to adult. Conservatory faculty are graduates of major music conservatories and universities. Many of our instructors have rigorous training in specialized musical fields and perform professionally. Students of the conservatory come away with a musical education that builds creativity and confidence, traits that are essential for life-long learning and achievement.
Students receive individual instruction in piano, flute, recorder, keyboard, violin, viola, guitar, percussion, music theory and composition. Voice lessons are offered for students age 12 to adult. Voice students also learn how to read pitches and rhythms and understand the fundamental of music theory.
Perkins Center Moorestown
Students receive individual instruction on string, woodwind and percussion instruments, including: piano, flute, recorder, keyboard, violin, viola, guitar and drums. Individual instruction in music theory is also available. Students register for 30-minute, 45-minute or one-hour lessons. Private voice lessons are offered for students age 12 to adult.
Perkins Center Collingswood
Students receive individual instruction on piano, violin and viola. Students register for 30-minute, 45-minute or one-hour lessons. Students of the Conservatory come away with a high quality music education that builds creativity and confidence, essential traits for life-long learning and achievement. Lessons can be arranged by calling Conservatory Coordinator Vickie Jameson at 856-235-6488 x302.
Cost and Schedule
The Conservatory school year is arranged in four 10 week quarters beginning in September, November, January and April. The summer session, beginning in June, is flexible in duration. A student may enroll at any time during the quarter: tuition is pro-rated. Students will be billed individually according to teacher/student schedules. Payment for quarters and summer session is due in full by the first lesson.
- 1/2 hour - $25.00 for Members, $28.00 for Non-Members
- 3/4 hour - $35.75 for Members, $38.75 for Non-Members
- 1 hour - $46.50 for Members, $49.50 for Non-Members
- 1 hour ensemble* - $26.50 for Members, $29.50 for Non-Members
*Ensemble instruction is arranged by teachers according to students' skills.
2011-2012 Calendar
1st Quarter
September 6-November 12, 2011
2nd Quarter
November 14, 2011-January 28, 2012 (No lessons November 24, 25, December 24, 2011-January 2, 2012)
3rd Quarter
January 30-April 7, 2012
4th Quarter
April 9-June 16, 2012 (No lessons May 28)
Summer Session
Flexible schedule begins on June 18
For more information about the Perkins Center for the Arts Conservatory of Music, please call Vickie Jameson Monday through Friday at 856-235-6488 x302. To see a short video, click here. Click here for our brochure.
