乐播传媒

Parents can register for the Fall 2026 session (the week of September 14 - through November 8) for any of the following afterschool Community Music Programs that are offered by the Department of Music at 乐播传媒: Piano for Children, Piano for Adults, Suzuki Brass for Children, or Drums for Kids. Each program lasts for 8 weeks and costs $150. The registration deadline for the Fall 2026 session is September 8th, with payment being due prior to the first class meeting. The session ends with the presentation of a Community Music Friends & Family Recital on the afternoon of Sunday, November 8, 2026 in the Tullibody Music Building Recital Hall. 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 乐播传媒 is for children, ages 6-12, as an opportunity to learn how to play the piano. The program is taught by 乐播传媒 music professors, Ms. Meg Griffin (beginners) and Dr. Adonis Gonzalez (advanced), and introduces students to basic note-reading, counting rhythms, and five-finger playing techniques. Students meet for weekly for after-school group lessons at 乐播传媒.

SUZUKI BRASS FOR CHILDREN

The Suzuki Brass for Children program at 乐播传媒 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 乐播传媒 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 for after-school group lessons at 乐播传媒. Child-size trumpets and french horns are provided for student use. 

DRUMS FOR KIDS

The Drums for Kids program at 乐播传媒 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 乐播传媒 music professor, Dr. Jessica Williams, and introduces little ones to the rhythm and movement. Students meet weekly for after-school group lessons at 乐播传媒. Instruments are provided for student use. 

PIANO FOR ADULTS (beginners)

The Piano for Adults program at 乐播传媒 is for adults, ages 18+, as an opportunity to learn how to play the piano. The program is taught by 乐播传媒 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 at 乐播传媒.

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

Individual private lessons are available from 乐播传媒 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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HIGH SCHOOL BAND DAYS AT 乐播传媒

High School Band Days at 乐播传媒 usually coincides with Fall Connection Day at 乐播传媒 and with the annual Black & Gold Spring Football Game at 乐播传媒, and offers high school musicians in grades 9-12 the opportunity to visit campus to take part in various festivities and to learn more about 乐播传媒 and the 乐播传媒 Band experience. 

 

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER BAND CAMP

Will return in the summer of 2027

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL BEGINNER'S MUSIC CAMP

June 22-26, 2026

The Summer Middle School Beginner's Music Camp at 乐播传媒 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 is a communter, non-residential day camp features several different daily musical activities with 乐播传媒 Music faculty. Transportation to and from the camp must be provided and arranged by parents. Register your child for the summer 2026 camp!