Are you interested in gaining extensive and comprehensive knowledge of the musical arts? Do that here.

The Music Academy is proud to be the only community music school in the state of Missouri to include Musicianship Classes in the regular enrollment fee for students in grades 1-12. Musicianship classes without private lessons can be taken for $75. Our progressive and comprehensive curriculum reinforces the basic skills needed for music study including theory, ear training, sight singing, and the exploration of various composers and styles of music. During the spring semester, students use skills learned to compose their music for possible performance on a spring recital. Classes are taught in a fun atmosphere that encourages students to use their creative abilities. The curriculum is covered in seven levels, so students are not expected to progress to a new level every year.

Each new student (or returning student who is new to the Musicianship Class) will be evaluated at a placement session to determine the most appropriate class according to age and ability. Sessions are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on August 15, 2024, and January 9, 2025, in room 201 of the River Campus Seminary Building. First and second-grade beginners will automatically be enrolled in the Level 1 class for fall, and do not have to attend the Placement Session. New students in these grades who enroll in January will be evaluated to determine if an appropriate class is available. Generally, these beginners will wait and begin Musicianship the next fall.

Musicianship Class Schedule

Class Type Day, Time Location Instructor Students
Level I Monday, 4 p.m. River Campus Seminary, Room 201 Sherrie Troxel
  • Ava Hardwick
  • Holden Reed
  • All beginning music students in 2nd grade and under
Level II Monday, 4:30 p.m. River Campus Seminary, Room 201 Sherrie Troxel
  • Azaria Pincozy
  • Emma Diebold
  • Isaac McDowell
  • Hudson Dinkins
  • Sala Hanschen
  • Fletcher Neal
  • Nolan Snider
  • Genevieve Dittmer
Level III Monday, 5 p.m. River Campus Seminary, Room 201 Sherrie Troxel
  • Emmy Mills
  • Ethan Diebold
  • Charlotte Keusenkothen
  • Penelope Nienaber
  • Aubrey Hardwick
  • Mason Hardwick
Level IV Monday, 5:30 p.m. River Campus Seminary, Room 201 Sherrie Troxel
  • Jonathan Tian
  • Madelyn Nienaber
  • Jimmy Tallon
  • Greta Dittmer
  • Ben Cao
  • Alex French
  • Nora LaValle
Advanced Monday, 6 p.m. River Campus Seminary, Room 201 Sherrie Troxel
  • Ethan King
  • Asher Ahrens
  • Kasen Ahrens
  • Elisha Norman
  • Isaac Hupp
Level III Tuesday, 4 p.m. River Campus Seminary, Room 201 Sherrie Troxel
  • Wyatt Snodgrass
  • Isiah Smith
  • Anson French
  • Jake Muckerman
  • Xander Otten
  • James Shetley
  • Eleora Tilghman
  • Iris Tilghman
Level V Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. River Campus Seminary, Room 201 Sherrie Troxel
  • Aidan Ornburn
  • Bell Sharp
  • Aniston Schumer
  • Lukacs Zhang
  • Lyndsey Zhang
  • Leslie Hernandez
  • Addie Wengert
  • Elias Huff
  • Layla Joggerst

This is the best class for your student. However, if scheduling conflicts necessitate switching classes, please let Sherrie know (stroxel@semo.edu) so she can accommodate.

Instructional Fees

Musicianship class only (no private lesson) - $75

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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