1. Half Notes Fall Semester 2015
Why Take Music Lessons?
H It sharpens concentration, improves memory,
and strengthens academic skills.
H It develops physical skills and increases coordination.
H It cultivates social skills and
non-verbal communication.
H It encourages discipline, teaches patience,
and instills a sense of responsibility.
H It fosters creativity.
H It boosts self-esteem.
H It’s FUN!
New Class:“Play, Sing and Learn!” with Margaret Jerz
Play is the “work” of our children. In our high-stress,
over-scheduled worlds, this aspect of our children’s
lives is often ignored and overlooked. Your child is
invited to join in a fun-filled environment where singing
games from many diverse cultures will be experienced
and explored. Parents and loved ones, please join
us whenever you can and honor your own “inner
child”- no one outgrows the need to sing and move!
(Begins Sep. 14th) $99
K-2nd graders - Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm (10 Weeks)
3rd-5th graders - Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm (10 Weeks)
Second Annual “A Day at the Movies” taught by Cristie
Bates and Scott Atkinson. A day of music making for
kids and shopping time for mom! 2nd - 6th graders
are invited to come learn fun and famous songs from
popular movies.There will
be a popcorn snack break
and a final performance for
family and friends to enjoy!
Saturday, November 21
from 1-4 pm. $15
Ashley Hanke
Studied at Wausau Conservatory
of Music for 15 years
Completing Master’s of Music
Degree from UWSP this fall.
Bachelor’s Degree of Piano
Pedagogy from UW-LaCrosse
Dr. Adam Rappel
Doctorate of Musical Arts
and Master’s of Music from
University of Minnesota
Bachelor’s from UW-Stevens Point
Also teaches at UW-Stevens Point
Brandon Teal
Master’s Degree in
Voice Performance from
University of Nevada
Bachelor’s inVoice from
UW-Superior
A native of Tomahawk and
attended UW-Marathon County
Sunday, September 27th at 4 pm
“Faculty Gala”
Our highly skilled faculty perform
a wide variety of pieces.
Sunday, October 11th at 3 pm
“The Well-Tempered Flute”
Faculty member Dr. Jacob Roseman and his wife,
Dr. Molly Roseman (professor of piano at UWSP)
will perform an array of eclectic music for flute and
piano, featuring classics to long-forgotten gems.
Friday, December 11th
from 6-9 pm
“Christmas Cabaret”
Come experience a wide array of music, merriment
and treats to help you get in the holiday spirit!
Music for Life...How about you?
Music for Life...Embracing Diversity.
A Day at the Movies
Welcome New Faculty Members!
Music for Life...Inspiring Performances.
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2. Music Explorers
Beginning music classes to introduce
young children to the fun of music
with other children their age. Younger
siblings are welcome to sit in and
observe. Taught by Ann Applegate.
“Terrific Twos” (18 months to 2 ½ years)
Fridays, 9:30-10 am (14 weeks) $176
“Thrilling Threes” (2 ½ to 3 ½ years) $235
Fridays, 10:15-11 am (14 weeks)
Music Together
Make music an exciting part
of your child’s life! Bring
your newborn, toddler,
or preschooler to
one of our research-
based, fun-filled music
and movement classes.
Explore musical play,
child-friendly instruments,
songbooks, and CDs that
you use at home. Regardless of your own
musical ability, you will contribute to your
child’s music learning—and form everlasting
bonds.Taught by Mary Shafarik. 1st child
$159, each additional sibling $85
Fall Session- Sep. 14th - Nov. 16th
Winter Session- Jan. 4th - March 14th
9:30-10:15 Session I (Mondays)
10:30-11:15 Session II (Mondays)
Young Musicians Instrumental Groups
Dynamic Brass
For the advanced high school
brass player who would like
the opportunity to play with
other advanced high school
musicians. Directed by Ted
Aarrestad.Thursday evenings
7:00-8:30 pm, 10/22, 11/5,
11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10. $49
Clarinet Choir
Calling all high school
clarinetists! Join the only
clarinet ensemble in central
Wisconsin. Students should
be advanced and able to play
Class A music. Directed by
Lisa Phalen.Wednesdays,
4:30-5:30 pm. 6 weeks beginning
Nov. 4. Cabaret Concert
Performance Dec. 11,
and possible performance
with Wausau Symphony
Band Dec. 12. $49
Advanced Flute Choir
Middle and high school students
come together weekly to
share their love of the flute
and improve ensemble playing
skills. Directed by Dr. Jacob
Roseman. Mondays, 5-6 pm.
16 weeks. Final Performance
Dec. 13 at 1:00 pm. $169
Adult Flute Choir
Grow musically with other
flutists and play in an intimate
chamber setting. Come join us,
as your flute playing days don’t
have to end after high school or
college! Directed by Dr. Jacob
Roseman. Thursdays, 7-9 pm.
10 weeks. Final performance
Dec. 13 at 1:00 pm. $179
Wausau Area Youth
Symphony
A string orchestra open to all
area 8th grade through college
age students. String players
should have at least three years
of experience playing their
instruments.
Directed by Patrick Langer.
15 weeks plus final performance.
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm. $129
Chamber Orchestra
A small ensemble featuring
strings performing Baroque and
Classical pieces by Bach, Haydn,
and Mozart. By audition only.
Directed by Patrick Langer.
15 weeks plus final performance.
Mondays, 6:45-7:45 pm, $129
Junior Wausau Area
Youth Symphony
A string orchestra open to
3rd-7th graders. String players
should have at least two years
of experience playing their
instrument, or by audition.
Directed by Patrick Langer.
15 weeks plus final performance.
Thursdays, 4:15-5 pm. $129
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3. Vocal Groups Private Lesson Teaching Artists
NEW Percussion Offerings!
Choraliers/Choralation
Audition Information
Wausau Conservatory Children’s Choir
Students in grades 2-5 will learn music of all
styles and participate in activities to foster a love
of singing in a fun and social setting. Directed
by Cristie Bates.Wednesdays, 4:15-5:30 pm,
15 weeks, beginning September 16, no class
on Nov. 11, Concert on Jan. 20th. $129
Choraliers
An award-winning choir for students in grades
6-8 to learn “part singing” and a large variety of
music. Admission is by audition only. Directed
by Julie Burgess. Wednesdays, 4:15-5:30 pm,
17 weeks, beginning September 16. $149
Choralation
An advanced high school choral group that
performs group and solo numbers at Christmas
Cabaret.Admission is by audition only. Directed
by Julie Burgess. Wednesdays, 5:45-7:15 pm,
17 weeks, beginning September 16. $149
Thursday, August 13 Monday, August 17 • 4-7 pm
• Sing a song unaccompanied or bring music for an
accompanist to play for you.
•Voice range, ear training and sight singing work.
• Fill out required paperwork.
• All who audition will be given paperwork and an
overview of the choir, what is required as a member
and possible performance venues/opportunities.
• All singers will be notified by mail within 7 days of the
audition.
Bucket Drumming
For students in grades 4-9. Learn to make music
with any type of junk. Play Bucket Grooves and
construct instruments from found objects and
other junkyard material. For anyone who loves
to make music or just wants to learn some cool
rhythms.Taught by Dr. Adam Rappel.Thursdays
6-7 pm. 6 weeks beginning October 15. $99
Percussion Ensemble
For students in grades 6-12. Experience the
fun of playing multiple percussion instruments
in this new and exciting ensemble.Taught
by Dr. Adam Rappel.Thursdays 7-8:30 pm.
8 weeks beginning October 15. $99
Piano
Ann Applegate, Mara Beckman, Dr. Lily Chia Brissman
Bette Close,Ashley Hanke, Mona Grote (Suzuki)
Voice
Karen Juliano, Barbara Lattimer, Brandon Teal
Brass Woodwinds
Dr. Jacob Roseman (flute), Dan Stewart (oboe and
bassoon), Lisa Phalen (clarinet), John Greiner (saxophone)
Kevin Short (trumpet and horn),Ted Aarrestad (low brass)
Strings
Kirsten Hornby (String bass)
Patrick Langer (Suzuki/Traditional violin and viola)
Kathleen Paramore (Suzuki violin and viola)
Ann Johnson (Suzuki/Traditional cello)
Percussion
Michael Kowaleski (drumset)
Dr. Adam Rappel (percussion instruments)
Guitar and other fretted instruments
Tom McComb
Suzuki Lessons start at age 3 for students interested
in piano, violin, guitar and cello. Lessons are for 17 weeks
at $34 per 30 minute lesson. Drum lessons are $37 per
30 minute lesson. Longer and shorter lessons lengths are
available. Call for pricing.
Staff that can assist you with registration:
Lynn Riska, Director of Registration
Paula Clark, Executive Director
Mara Beckman, Program Director
Cathy Kraft, Executive Assistant
715.845.6279 or registrar@wausauconservatory.org
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4. Easy Steps to Register
Our online software will allow you to register
and pay for classes and ensembles. Private
lessons must be arranged through the registrar
by calling (715)845-6279, ext. 102.
A Brief Overview of our Private Lessons:
H Lessons are one on one and geared
to the individual student.
H All ages are accepted- you’re NEVER too old to start.
H Our Suzuki program will allow students as
young as 3 years of age to begin lessons. We
offer this program for violin, cello, piano, and
guitar. Before formal lessons begin, families
are encouraged to observe lessons.
H New students may sign up for an entire
semester (15-17 weeks) or they can opt for
our introductory 8- Week Trial Session.
H Never been to the Conservatory? We are happy to
have you and your family tour our facility. We are
open from 9-5 Monday through Friday. Stop on in!
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