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the conservatory of the ozarks
Conservatory of the Ozarks offers individualized musical instruction from degreed and experienced musicians. Every teacher at the Conservatory of the Ozarks has either already completed or is currently working toward an accredited degree in music. The Conservatory is proud to announce several recent faculty additions including a guitar teacher, an art teacher, a piano teacher, a woodwind teacher, an early childhood teacher, and a violin teacher.
Students of all ages and all levels of experience (including no experience) are welcome to take music lessons at the Conservatory of the Ozarks!
The Conservatory of the Ozarks is eager to bring private music students a fresh and balanced approach to their musical and fine arts education.
The Conservatory of the Ozarks is proud to announce it newest music class beginning March 1st, 2010, taught by Mrs. Liz Cook:
Music and Me…
…is designed around the idea that children are innately creative and musical. This class introduces a wide variety of music, music skills, literacy and gross motor skills to children from elementary school down to toddlers. Children need to have their minds open to many different types of music before the age of 8. After that age, there is a significantly lower chance that they will be involved in music as adults. Music education provides many benefits besides just being enjoyable.
Benefits of early childhood music education…
• Aiding academic aptitudes in mathematics, science, and the arts
• Promoting large and small motor development
• Increasing scholastic participation
• Cultivating concentration and focused listening
• Fostering early vocal development and enhanced social abilities
• Bolstering self image and self assurance
• Encouraging parent/child bonding (when music is practiced together)
Thursday Night Class for Special Needs Children…
Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 6:00 is a Music and Me! class specifically for children with special needs. It is important to get these special children involved and to help them feel like part of a group. Special needs children have a great need and ability to learn, to grow and to enjoy music. Mrs. Cook has taught in Special Education classrooms, tutored, rehearsed with, helped, encouraged and watched these children grow from their love of music and the arts. As a student teacher she worked in a deaf music classroom and loved it very much. She has also worked with children with down’s syndrome, blindness, ADHD, autism and emotional disturbances. If you have or know of a child that would like an opportunity to make music and be a part of a group, try out the Thursday evening class. It’s a perfect fit for all!
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Heather Roberts teaches private voice lessons at the Conservatory of the Ozarks in Springfield and Anderson, Missouri. Innovative teaching techniques characterize Heather's teaching style. Viewing each student as unique, Mrs. Roberts helps her students define and reach their goals for musical growth. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Voice from Maranatha Baptist Bible College and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree from Concordia University in Choral Conducting and Master's Degree at Missouri State University in Vocal Pedagogy. She has also spent two years studying the Alexander Technique and is experienced as a performer, a Church Music Director, and a Master Class Clinician. In addition to her teaching studio, Mrs. Roberts is the Conservatory Director.
Jon Hornsby teaches electric, acoustic, and bass guitar at The Conservatory of the Ozarks. Jon is a gifted teacher and performer experienced in both studio teaching and a variety of performance venues; he has 14 years of experience in music. Mr. Hornsby is from Alabama and has traveled around the country working with well known musicians and recording studios. He is proficient in writing, arranging, directing, producing, and recording a variety of musical styles and is experienced as a church musician and worship leader, a soundboard tech., and a guitar teacher. Jon Hornsby, who also does guitar repair at the studio, is currently working on a music degree at Central Bible College.
Susan Sponheim teaches private and group strings lessons at the Conservatory of the Ozarks using a blend of Suzuki and traditional teaching techniques. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Violin Performance from San Francisco State University in California, a Master's Degree in Violin Performance and a Graduate Assistantship from Ball State University in Illinois, and teaching certifications in Louisiana and Kansas. Her career includes 20 years performing with the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra and 15 years of teaching in public schools, as well as performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, and the Drury Civic Orchestra. She has led numerous Suzuki workshops and also is proficient in Orff.
John Cook teaches private and group piano lessons at the Conservatory of the Ozarks. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in music performance from The Boston Conservatory and a Master's Degree in music performance from Pittsburg University. He is experienced both as a studio instructor and as a church musician. Mr. Cook's extensive credentials include performing as both an organist and a pianist at Central Christian Church, a Graduate Assistantship and Ensemble Accompanist at Pittsburg State University, Church Music Director at the United Methodist Church in Weymouth, MA, and several years of private studio instruction. He teaches students of all ages, from young children to adults. Mr. Cook teaches students who's abilities range from beginning to advanced.
Elizabeth Cook teaches woodwinds and early childhood music at the Conservatory of the Ozarks. Mrs. Cook holds a Bachelor's Degree in Clarinet Performance from Pittsburg State University, a Bachelor's Degree and teaching certificate in Vocal and Instrumentsal Music, and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Education at Southwest Baptist University. Mrs. Cook's professional musical experience includes 15 years of studio teaching experience, teaching music and band classes in public school classrooms, and serving as the Church Music Director at Mt. Olive Bapist Church in Springfield. In addition to woodwind instruments, she teaches beginning music in group and private lessons for infants and toddlers using an early childhood curriculum she developed herself.
Ron Huber teaches private and group percussion lessons at the Conservatory of the Ozarks. Mr. Huber earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Alabama. His long list of qualifications include percussion performances with the Alabama A&M University Symphonic Band and Marching Band, Principal Percussion Soloist with the UAH Wind Ensemble and Jazz Quintet, and Percussionist with various Chamber and Choral and Symphonic ensembles. ,as well as Broadway shows,Circus,and Rodeo performances.He has studied with two of Miles Davis,s Drummers,Jack DeJohnette and Billy Cobham and a host of Symphonic,Ethnic and Mallet percussion teachers. In addition to his extensive performing experience, Mr. Huber is proficient as a composer & arranger, recording artist, and studio instructor. He is an expert in a variety of musical styles including rock, r&b, soul, country, pop, top 40, etc. Before coming to the Conservatory of the Ozarks, Mr. Huber taught percussion at Hallman's Music School, Taylor School of Music, ESAA Fine Arts Program, the University of Alabama, and A.B. Stephens School of Music.
Gayle Paige is a talented artist who's work is on display in a variety of local venues. She holds a degree in studio art and is an experienced studio instructor. Mrs. Paige teaches students of all ages at the Conservatory of the Ozarks, specializing in "Grandma's Artist" group and private art lessons for children. Gayle inspires creativity in her students and guides them in creating their own beautiful masterpieces.
Austin Miller teaches banjo lessons at the Conservatory of the Ozarks. Born into a musical family, Beginning at an early age Austin started playing any instrument he could get his hands on such as, mandolin, guitar, dobro, and piano. At the age of 15, the need came up for a banjo player in Mr. Miller's band. Austin fell in love with the instrument and has been devoting his time to perfecting the banjo ever since. He has played all over the nation with musicians from bands such as Alison Krauss and Union Station, The Chapmans, Arkamo Rangers, Lonesome Road, Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike, and many more. Austin spends most of his time playing with the bluegrass band, "The Millers", in various shows and festivals across the US. Austin’s main goal in teaching is to provide students with knowledge of the banjo and the motivation to continue exploring the versatility of the banjo in many genres of music.
Michael Roberts is the Business Director at the Conservatory of the Ozarks. He spearheads the Conservatory's publicity efforts and organizes the Conservatory's public peformances, art shows, and other events. Excellence in music education is his passion.
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