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COMMUNIVERSITY OUTREACH
The Department of Music at Alabama State University is pleased to sponsor and offer several types of Communiversity outreach and enrichment opportunities throughout the school year for families in the Montgomery area who are interested in afterschool music lessons and musical activities for their children.
Parents can register here for the Spring 2026 session (January 26 - March 29) for any of the following afterschool Community Music Programs that are offered by the Department of Music at ASU. For additional information on any of the programs, please contact the Music Office at (334) 229-4341 or at music@alasu.edu

 

PIANO FOR CHILDREN

The Piano for Children program at ASU is for children, ages 6-12, as an opportunity to learn how to play the piano.  The program is taught by ASU music professors, Dr. Adonis Gonzalez, Dr. Russell Greene, and Dr. Brenda Luchsinger, and introduces students to basic note-reading, counting rhythms, and five-finger playing techniques.  Students meet for weekly after school group lessons at ASU.

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SUZUKI BRASS FOR CHILDREN

The Suzuki Brass for Children program at ASU is for children, ages 4 and up, and is an opportunity to learn about and experience music-making at a young age.  The program is taught by ASU music professor, Dr. Brenda Luchsinger, and introduces little ones to the Suzuki method that is often used to teach young children violin.  Students meet for weekly after school group lessons at ASU.  Child-size trumpets and french horns are provided for student use. 

S4C

 

DRUMS FOR KIDS

The Drums for Kids program at ASU is for children, ages 4 and up, and is an opportunity to learn about and experience music-making at a young age.  The program is taught by ASU music professor, Dr. Jessica Williams, and introduces little ones to the rhythm and movement.  Students meet for weekly after school group lessons at ASU.  Instruments are provided for student use. 

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PIANO FOR ADULTS (beginners)

The Piano for Adults program at ASU is for adults, ages 18+, as an opportunity to learn how to play the piano.  The program is taught by ASU music professor, Dr. Kristofer Sancchack, and introduces aspiring adults to basic note-reading, counting rhythms, and five-finger playing techniques.  The class meets for weekly group lessons in the evening.

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PRIVATE LESSONS (all ages, all levels, all instruments)

Individual private lessons are available from ASU music professors throughout the year to receive conservatory-style training and to book individualized coachings for seating auditions, college audition prep, All-State Band try-outs, etc. Please see the contact sheet below to request additional information on lessons and instructors.

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SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS

 

HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND CAMP - 2026 Dates TBA

The High School Marching Band Camp at ASU offers high school musicians in grades 9-12 the opportunity to spend a week at ASU during the summer to learn about ASU's marching style from our Band staff at ASU.  

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNER'S MUSIC CAMP - June 22-26, 2026

The Summer Middle School Beginner's Music Camp at ASU was started during the summer of 2025 with support from a special grant and in conjunction with the Montgomery Public Schools as a way to provide a headstart to Montgomery Public School children and children from other schools within the River Region, who will be joining Band at their schools in the fall.  The camp features several different daily musical activities with ASU Music faculty.  Register your child here for the summer 2026 camp!