Arts
Music
CODA
co•da
/ˈkōdə/
noun
the concluding passage of a musical piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure.
/ˈkōdə/
noun
the concluding passage of a musical piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure.
Private Music Lessons
Your BA scholar can study music with top-notch private instructors right at school. Our highly-qualified music instructors can guide your student to new musical heights whether they are just beginning on an instrument, expanding their skills to augment their experience in choir, band, or strings, or looking to reach a new level of musical mastery.
Enjoy the convenience of completing music lessons right on BA’s campus while building foundational musical literacy in a supportive and challenging environment. Schedules are flexible to meet your student’s needs.
If you need more information about the CODA program, available classes, or have other questions please contact: coda@brookfieldacademy.org
Lesson Offerings
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Primary School
Brookfield Academy offers individual lessons to students in Levels K4–2, in Independence Hall, for the following instruments:- Piano
- Violin
- Voice
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Lower School
Brookfield Academy offers individual lessons to students in Levels 3–5, in Liberty Hall, for the following instruments:- Piano
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Violin
- Voice
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Middle School
Brookfield Academy offers individual lessons to students in Levels 6–8, in Freedom Hall or Independence Hall, for the following instruments:- Piano
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Violin
- Voice
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Upper School
Brookfield Academy offers individual lessons to students in Levels 9–12 for the following instruments:- Piano
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Violin
- Voice
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Schedule, Policy, Tuition
INSTRUCTORS
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Marcya McReynolds - Voice & Piano
BA Roosevelt University/Chicago Musical College
Ms. McReynolds has over thirty years of experience teaching voice. She is a frequent performer with credits including: Jazz at Lincoln Center, Lyric Theater of Illinois, and Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee. She loves teaching students on material they are passionate about in a wide range of genres from opera to jazz and musical theatre. Listen to Marcya McReynolds here and here. -
Allyson Smalley - Voice
BA Luther College - Voice & K-12 Music Education
As a classically trained vocal musician, Mrs. Smalley believes in a holistic approach to teaching voice by connecting vocal production and technique to traditional yogic based breathing, meditation and movement. Students can expect to explore breath work, music vocabulary, vocal technique, repertoire in varied styles & genres (i.e. classical, musical theatre, contemporary, pop, etc.), and mindfulness practices for presentations and performance anxiety. She has completed Orff Graduate Music Levels 1, 2, and 3 at the University of St. Thomas and most recently taught music at The Prairie School for nine years while serving as Performing Arts Department Chair for five years.
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Diane Voegtlin - Piano
Diane Voegtlin has performed extensively throughout Europe and the USA as both a classical pianist and as a singer/songwriter.
She currently leads two projects, Potter’s Daughter, and Octarine Sky, which record and perform Diane’s original compositions. The latest album by Octarine Sky, (Close to Nearby) features Simon Phillips on drums and Guthrie Govan on guitar.
Diane earned a BA in classical piano performance (Robert Goldsand) from the Manhattan School of Music and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in classical piano performance (Konstantin Lifschitz) from the Luzern Conservatory in Switzerland.
She has worked as collaborative pianist at Shenandoah University, LaGrange College, Children’s Theater Charlotte, Charlotte Theater, and has extensive experience teaching piano, both in the USA and in Switzerland. -
Sarah Kwon (Suae Yun) - Piano
BM Northeastern Illinois University
Miss Kwon studied under Susan Tang and Inna Falicks for her degree in Piano Performance at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. She has 15 years of teaching experience and enjoys helping students achieve their musical goals. Listen to Sarah Kwon here.
