USU Youth Conservatory Policy Agreement
Young Musicians Class
- Tuition: $100/semester
This weekly class is for our youngest musicians (preschool age and under) and their parents! The program is based on the Orff Schulwerk approach to teaching music. Students will learn to make music with enjoyable, age appropriate activities including songs, movements, improvisation and music games. Students learn musical concepts and improve their concentration as well as coordination and sensitivity to rhythm and tone through singing, dancing, and playing percussion instruments. Music can be one of the most wonderful and strong forms of communication that parents and their child can experience together.
Young Musicians II, Ages 3.5 through Preschool
Thursday 4:30-5:10 pm | FAC 222
Parent/adult attendance required
Young Musicians I, Ages 3 & Under
Thursday 5:15-5:55 pm | FAC 222
Parent/adult attendance required
Beginning Group Piano (K-1st Grade)
- Tuition: $120/semester
This 30-minute weekly group piano class is designed specifically for students in kindergarten and 1st grade. Students will get to participate in YC events including Monster Concert and PianoFest, while focusing on basic fundamentals in the areas of technique, sight reading, theory, ear training, and performance. Students will complete AIM Prep Level testing in the spring. Parent/guardian attendance is required. Tuition includes participation in all YC events and course materials.
Beginning Group Piano (K-1st Grade)
Monday or Tuesday from 6:00-6:30 pm | FAC 216
Parent/adult attendance required
Fall semester course materials will include:
Piano & Musicianship
- Tuition: $260/semester, 30 minute piano lessons
- Tuition: $310/semester, 45 minute piano lessons
Students receive 12 weeks of one-on-one piano instruction in the Chase Fine Arts Center. Private lessons are 30 or 45 minutes in length. It is expected that students also spend a minimum of 15 minutes in the keyboard lab (FAC 216) before or after lessons each week. A Youth Conservatory teacher will be in the lab helping students prepare for AIM testing in the areas of sight reading, theory, and ear training.
Tuition includes:
- Achievement in Music (AIM) registration fee and testing
- Monthly group classes
- Unlimited access to the Keyboard Lab (FAC 216) M-F from 3:45-6 pm
- Participation in all YC events including Monster Concert, PianoFest, and monthly YC recitals
Community All Access Pass
- Tuition: $50/semester
This option is for students who are taking private piano lessons from a community teacher outside of the Youth Conservatory, but want to participate in AIM and other YC events.
The Community All Access Pass includes:
- Achievement in Music (AIM) registration fee and testing
- Monthly group classes
- Unlimited access to the Keyboard Lab M-Th from 3:45-6 pm
- Participation in all YC events including recitals, Monster Concert, PianoFest, and monthly YC recitals
Parking
There is no free parking on campus. Please plan accordingly. Generally, the best place for YC families to park is the Gateway Parking Terrace for $2 per hour. The Gateway Terrace is a 24/7 parking structure located just northwest of the Chase Fine Arts Center. Visitors may park in any open, non-reserved stall make payment at terminals located on all levels at the south stairwells. The terminals accept cash or credit cards. Please note your stall number to use at the terminal. Free parking is available AFTER 5 PM in the orange or red lot. On the weekends, you may be able to find free parking behind the Performance Hall, across H-wy 89, and at Aggie Ice Cream.