Contacts:

Keyboard:

Steven Heyman 
310 Crouse College, 315-443-1638, sheyman@syr.edu

Percussion:

Joshua Dekaney
301 Crouse College, 315-443-2191, jadekane@syr.edu

Guitar:

Dr. Kenneth Meyer
121B Crouse College, 315-443-2765, kmeyer@syr.edu

Faculty:

Rick Balestra, Bonnie Choi, Joshua Dekaney, Kathleen Haddock, Amy Heyman, Steven Heyman, Fred Karpoff, Kenneth Meyer, Rick Montalbano, Thomaida Trebicka

The Minor in Private Music Study is designed for students from any degree program on campus, except those in the Setnor School of Music, who want to study music privately on guitar, drum set, piano or organ. Students who perform other instruments may petition to be accepted into the Minor in Private Music Study. The specific requirements are as follows: 4 semesters of private lessons (4-8 credits) and 10-14 credits of private lessons, ensembles, or other music courses through advisement.

Requirements for Admission:

• Meet with designated Setnor School of Music advisor prior to beginning the program.
• 3.3 (B+) GPA in one semester of lessons.
• At least one full semester of private study on their instrument with a School of Music applied instructor. Positive recommendation in writing from their applied instructor.