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Prairie View Middle School Private Lesson Teachers

​Flute Teacher - Megan O'Connell; megan.oconnell.flute@gmail.com

Clarinet Teacher - Brian Gnojek, brian@brian.gnojek.com

Saxophone Teacher - Anders Svanoe; svanoea@gmail.com

Trumpet Teacher - Jessica Jensen; jessica.jensen.music@gmail.com, (920) 810-3055

Trombone, Euphonium, & Tuba Teacher - Mark Davison; mrdavison@gmail.com

Percussion Teacher - Aaron Gochburg; a.gochberg@gmail.com

Semester 1

Semester 2

10 lessons (20 or 30 minute lessons) $16 per 20 and $24 per 30
20 minute lessons - $160 in one payment or four prorated $40 payments
30 minute lesson - $240 in one payment or four prorated $60 payments

Lesson Dates:
October 16 - Lesson 1
October 23 - Lesson 2
October 30 - Lesson 3
November 6 - Lesson 4
November 13 - Lesson 5
November 20 - Lesson 6
November 27 - No Lesson (Thanksgiving Break)
December 4 - Lesson 7
December 11 - Lesson 8
December 18 - No Lessons (Midwest Clinic)
December 25 - No Lessons (Winter Break)
January 1 - No Lessons (Winter Break)
January 8 - Lesson 9
January 15 - Lesson 10
January 22 - No Lessons (Make-up Date)
12 lessons (20 or 30 minute lessons) $16 per 20 and $24 per 30
20 minute lessons - $192 in one payment or four prorated $48 payments
30 minute lesson - $288 in one payment or four prorated $72 payments

Lesson Dates:
January 29 - Lesson 1
February 5 - Lesson 2
February 12 - Lesson 3
February 19 - Lesson 4 
February 26 - Lesson 5
March 4 - Lesson 6
March 11 - Lesson 7
March 18 - Lesson 8
March 25 - No Lesson (Spring Break)
April 1 - Lesson 9
April 8- Lesson 10
April 15 - Lesson 11
April 22 - Lesson 12
April 29 - No Lessons (5th Grade Instrument Fittings)
May 6 - Make Up Date
May 13 - No Lessons (Make Up date)

Lesson Length, Location, and Time: 
Lessons take place one day per week in the music wing at Prairie View Middle School. Lessons will be on Wednesdays for all instruments with spots beginning at 3:00 pm and ending at 5:30 pm. Lessons will be either 20 or 30 minutes long. Families will select their lesson slot by communicating with the private teacher
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Possible solutions for a conflict with a lesson time 
1. Swap lesson times with another student 
2. Schedule an extended lesson (two lessons in one) the last lesson of the evening 
3. Send a recording of your progress to your teacher and they can provide written feedback for you during your lesson time.

What students and parents can expect in private lessons 
1. A curriculum of instruction encompassing the unique needs of individual instruments and students
2. Students should prepare for lessons with consistent practice 
3. Students may need supplemental method books or solo materials for private study
4. Private teachers will communicate with families in the event of an emergency that requires rescheduling lessons 
5. Please communicate with private teachers in the event of illness or emergency (please communicate with lesson teacher 24 hours in advance)

Participants in the Sun Prairie Band Booster Lesson Academy agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Sun Prairie Band Boosters and Sun Prairie Area School District from all claims, demands, causes of action, judgments and liabilities of whatever kind arising out of or in connection with or concerning this agreement or by and between Licensee and District.

BANDS:

  • Sun Prairie High School
  • Central Heights Middle School
  • Patrick Marsh Middle School
  • Prairie View Middle School

SUPPORT:

  • Sun Prairie Band Boosters
  • Bernie Powers Foundation
  • Sun Prairie Area School District


 Sun Prairie Bands
“Move beyond the notes to cultivate a life long passion and drive for creativity, curiosity, and community through a vision of students as accomplished learners and evolving musicians in pursuit of artistry”