09/10/09

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Tutoring and Private Lessons

    The band at East Peoria Community High School is once again offering a tutoring program to younger students who are learning to play an instrument in grades 5-8.  These OPTIONAL tutoring sessions are designed to assist our beginning and junior high band students, and help them progress at a rapid rate to ensure successful musical development.  Last year's program was a tremendous success for several reasons:

1) Students receive individual attention.

2) Private lessons provide increased exposure to the material covered in class.

3) Younger players benefit from access to a good role model who plays their  instrument well.

4) Tutors can provide additional information and material to challenge students based on their level of ability.

5) Younger players seem to relate well to the high school musicians and are motivated by the experience.

    The cost of private lessons through the tutoring program is $5.00 per 30 minute lesson, and should be scheduled one lesson per week.  The tutoring will be done by advanced high school band members.  Payment for lessons should be at the time of the lesson.

    Many of the high school student-tutors are currently taking private lessons from professional musicians, and can share this level of expertise with their grade school and junior high students.

   For a list of available tutors, please contact
Mr. Newgard.