Private Lessons

Solo Flute practice

The department offers private music lessons to many students. We do not have a performance faculty; instead, we help to match students with excellent private teachers. We provide a subsidy -- in many cases, 100% of the cost of lessons -- and give academic credit for private lessons. In addition, the most accomplished music students may apply to receive transportation expenses to study with teachers off campus.

In many cases, it isn't necessary to leave campus for private lessons. The department has invited a number of prominent musicians to teach in Lang Music Building. These are performers of the first rank, including musicians who have toured worldwide and appeared as soloists with the Philadelphia Orchestra and other major orchestras, opera houses, and recital series. Voice students are particularly fortunate, in that we provide a voice studio supervised by the faculty, as well as sessions with first rate vocal coaches.

Practice rooms are readily available in Lang Music Building, all equipped with high-quality Steinway and Yamaha baby grand pianos. Also located in Lang Music Building is The Underhill Music and Dance Library, which provides access to a vast collection of books, scores, and audio recordings.

Important Upcoming Dates for the Music 48 Private Instruction Program

Wednesday, September 3, 2025: Rehearsals with accompanist.  If you are auditioning for Music 48 and your audition needs accompaniment (all vocalists and particular instrumentalists), please send your audition piece to music@swarthmore.edu beforehand and  sign up for a 15-minute rehearsal time with accompanist Dr. Nhi Huynh.

Friday, Sept 5, 2025: Instrumental and vocal auditions for new and returning students.  Sign-up for a 5-minute audition slot.

Auditioning vocalists - please return the vocal placement form before your audition.

Friday, September 12, 2025: Music 48 department applications due at noon.

 

Music 48 Introductory Video