Group Classes
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Are you ready to begin music classes and prefer a group setting?
The study of music is far more than just learning how to sing or play an instrument. It includes the study of history, musical styles, genres and forms, music theory, and much more. The Music Academy offers a variety of classes to anyone interested in learning more about music.
All classes are subject to cancellation if sufficient enrollment is not met. Any group class and/or ensemble may be taken alone or in conjunction with private lessons.
Music Academy Cadet Orchestra
Students in the Cadet Orchestra will strengthen their music reading skills, and their technical ability, and become contributing members of our campus and regional community of artists and musicians. A performance at the end of the Spring semester will allow members to showcase their musical growth and excellence to friends, family, and the surrounding community.
Requirements
- Members are currently enrolled in study at the Music Academy. Students should be in (or above) Suzuki Book 1-with exceptions made based on teacher recommendation.
- Demonstrated passion for musical excellence, as well as proven practice and work ethic.
- Commitment to attending all rehearsals and performances (missing more than two rehearsals before any concert will make a student ineligible to perform). An 80% attendance is required to participate in performance unless other arrangements are approved by the director.
- Director approval before the beginning of the semester
- Despite consistent attendance, an unprepared student may be excluded from performance.
Rehearsals
- Fall 2026, and Spring 2027
- Fall and Spring
- Wednesdays from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. on the River Campus at Southeast Missouri State University
CAC 155 during the Fall semester-RCC 120 during the Spring semester. The first rehearsal is Wednesday, August 26.
- Wednesdays from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. on the River Campus at Southeast Missouri State University
Performances
- Fall Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Spring Wednesday, May 5, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
About our Director
Andrew Hacay is the Director of the Southeast Missouri Music Academy Cadet Orchestra. Additionally, he teaches Violin in the Music Academy.
Dr. Nicholas Smentkowski is the Assistant Director of the Southeast Missouri Music Academy Cadet Orchestra. Additionally, he is the Director of the Orchestra program in Cape Girardeau Public Schools and teaches Cello & Bass in the Music Academy.
Music Academy Youth Orchestra
Students in the Youth Orchestra will strengthen their music reading skills, and their technical ability, and become contributing members of our campus and regional community of artists and musicians. A performance at the end of each semester will allow members to showcase their musical growth and excellence to friends, family, and the surrounding community.
Requirements
- Members are currently enrolled in study at the Music Academy. Students should be in (or above) Suzuki Book 3-with exceptions made based on teacher recommendation.
- Demonstrated passion for working toward musical excellence and proven practice and work ethic.
- Commitment to attending all rehearsals and performances (missing more than two rehearsals before any concert will make a student ineligible to perform). An 80% Attendance is required to participate in performance unless other arrangements are approved by the
- Director approval before the beginning of the semester
- Despite consistent attendance, an unprepared student may be excluded from performance.
Rehearsals
- Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
- Fall and Spring
- Wednesdays from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on the River Campus at Southeast Missouri State University
CAC 155 during the fall semester-RCC 120 during the spring semester. The first rehearsal is Wednesday, August 28.
- Wednesdays from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on the River Campus at Southeast Missouri State University
Performances
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 5, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.
About our Director
Andrew Hacay is the Director of the Southeast Missouri Music Academy Youth Orchestra. Additionally, he teaches Violin in the Music Academy.
Dr. Nicholas Smentkowski is the Assistant Director of the Southeast Missouri Music Academy Youth Orchestra. Additionally, is is the Director of the Orchestra program is Cape Girardeau Public Schools and teaches Cello & Bass in the Music Academy.
Chamber Ensembles
Playing with other musicians in a small ensemble is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences a musician can have. The Academy invites students playing any instrument at intermediate to advanced levels to coordinate with their private teacher about registering for this class. Ensembles will be created based on enrollment and will subsequently be assigned to a faculty member for weekly coaching. All ensembles work towards a performance goal. Each member's participation and commitment is crucial to the success of the ensemble. Therefore, every member is required to participate in the final performance. These performances can be at an Academy recital, for a community organization, or a special event.
Musicianship Classes
Interested in enrolling in the Music Academy?
The enrollment process for entry to the Music Academy is for new and continuing students. Registration is required each semester.
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701