The Music Hall Academy, operated by a nonprofit organization, is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for private music lessons (cello, guitar, harp, mandolin, piano, trumpet, ukulele, violin, voice) taught by qualified, professional teachers for the 2023-2024 school-year. 

Students must be self-motivated, show aptitude or have previous experience on the instrument and demonstrate financial need. 

Please fill out the form below - one form per child. You may be contacted for additional information and financial documentation. 

Questions may be directed to academy@tarrytownmusichall.org.

For ages 6+
Private, weekly 45-minute or one-hour lessons
15 week semesters
Ensemble/theory classes available
Six Performance Classes at The Mozartina Conservatory free of charge
Annual performance (June 2, 2024) on the stage of The Tarrytown Music Hall free of charge
Performing experiences at community events
Instructor: Joyce Balint
Lessons: $71.60 ($1074 for the 15-week semester)

Enrollment is on an ongoing basis – students may sign up at any time
Trial lesson: $55
A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

For ages 8+

Private, weekly 45-minute or one-hour lessons

15 week semesters

Ensemble/theory classes available

Six Performance Classes at The Mozartina Conservatory free of charge

Annual performance (June 2, 2024) on the stage of The Tarrytown Music Hall free of charge

Performing experiences at community events

Instructor: Halie Morris or Talia Dicker

Lessons: $71.60 ($1074 for the 15-week semester)

Enrollment is on an ongoing basis – students may sign up at any time

Trial lessons: 55

A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

For ages 8+
Private, weekly 45-minute or one-hour lessons
15 week semesters
Ensemble/theory classes available
Six Performance Classes at The Mozartina Conservatory free of charge
Annual performance (June 2, 2024) on the stage of The Tarrytown Music Hall free of charge
Performing experiences at community events
Instructor: Mia Theodoratus
Lessons: $71.60 ($1074 for the 15-week semester)

Enrollment is on an ongoing basis – students may sign up at any time
Trial lessons: $55
A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

For ages 6+
Private, weekly 45-minute or one-hour lessons
15 week semesters
Ensemble/theory classes available
Six Performance Classes at The Mozartina Conservatory free of charge
Annual performance (June 2, 2024) on the stage of The Tarrytown Music Hall free of charge
Performing experiences at community events
Instructor: Jill Geddes
Lessons: $71.60 ($1074 for the 15-week semester)

Enrollment is on an ongoing basis – students may sign up at any time
Trial lessons are available for $55
A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

Trumpet Lessons with Brian Pareschi (Mondays) or Franz Hackl (Tuesdays)

For grades 4 and up
All styles of trumpet playing
Private, weekly 45-minute or one-hour lessons
15 week semesters
Ensemble/theory classes available
Six Performance Classes at The Mozartina Conservatory free of charge
Annual performance (June 2, 2024) on the stage of The Tarrytown Music Hall free of charge
Performing experiences at community events
Instructor: Brian Pareschi (Mondays) or Franz Hackl (Tuesdays)
Lessons: $71.60 ($1074 for the 15-week semester)

Enrollment is on an ongoing basis - students may sign up at any time
Trial lessons are available for $55
A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

Cancellations require 24-hour notice.

Percussion Lessons with Glenn Rhian

For grades 4 and up on Mondays
All styles of percussion playing
Private, weekly 45-minute or one-hour lessons
15 week semesters
Ensemble/theory classes available
Six Performance Classes at The Mozartina Conservatory free of charge
Annual performance (June 2, 2024) on the stage of The Tarrytown Music Hall free of charge
Performing experiences at community events
Instructor: Glenn Rhian
Lessons: $71.60 ($1074 for the 15-week semester)

Enrollment is on an ongoing basis – students may sign up at any time
Trial lessons are available for $55
A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available

Trial lessons: $55
A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

Cancellations require 24-hour notice.

For grades 1 and up
Private, weekly 45-minute or one-hour lessons
15 week semesters
Ensemble/theory classes available
Six Performance Classes at The Mozartina Conservatory free of charge
Annual performance (June 2, 2024) on the stage of The Tarrytown Music Hall free of charge
Performing experiences at community events
Instructor: Helen Ringeisen
Lessons: $71.60 ($1074 for the 15-week semester)

Enrollment is on an ongoing basis - students may sign up at any time
Trial lessons are available for $55
A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available

Renowned NYC vocal coach, teacher, and director Bob Marks will be coming to The Music Hall! He brings with him a lifetime of experience in musical theatre and an encyclopedic knowledge of songs and shows. He is able to guide performers of all ages and levels of ability to present themselves at their best.

He has coached cast members of almost every current Broadway musical, and former students have included Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Deborah Gibson, Ariana Grande, Nikki M. James, Ricki Lake, Constantine Maroules, Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker, Natalie Portman, Christy Carlson Romano, Lea Salonga, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Britney Spears, and Ashley Tisdale.

Mr. Marks holds a degree in speech and voice pathology, and has taught at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy and the Weist-Barron School in New York. He has been Special Guest Instructor at the Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia, The New York Singing Teachers’ Association (NYSTA) Professional Development Program at Columbia University, The Voice Foundation Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, and at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Education. He has given workshops, master classes and seminars internationally. His articles have appeared in several publications, including the internationally recognized Journal of Singing.

The session will include tips on song selection, accompanist interaction, lyric interpretation, and preparation for “real world” theatre audition situations. 

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To register: fill out the fields below. 

The cost for the program is $75/student. If you are NOT able to afford this fee, we offer a “Pay What You Can” policy in lieu of scholarships and you may choose the amount that enables you to participate. Amounts are in increments from $50 – $75 for the program.

If you are able to afford the $75 fee, we ask you to please select this amount so that the nonprofit Music Hall's Academy programs may be sustainable. 

If you elect to pay more than $75, the amount over $75 will be considered a tax-deductible donation and will go towards our Education Fund to help students in need.

Click submit and your spot is reserved. All sales are final, but credits may be offered depending on the circumstances and do not expire.

"Submittable" will appear on your credit card.

Questions may be directed to a Music Hall representative at academy@tarrytownmusichall.org.

Enjoy!

Aerial Silks Classes 2023

For grades 1-8 

Class sizes limited to 5 or 6 students

$40/class

Monday classes: 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm

9/11, 9/18, 10/02, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18

Instructor: Nicki Miller

Tuesday classes: 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm (5:30pm class is advanced)

9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12

Class sizes limited to 5 or 6 students

Instructor:Jesse Cody

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

If you need to miss a class, we appreciate at least 24 hours notice so another student may have the opportunity to attend.

You are welcome to make up missed classes by coming to another class that has availability.

Acting Class for Tweens with Josh Lewis

For grades 6-8

Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm starting October 12 for 8 weeks

Classes: 10/12, 10/19, 10,26, 11/02, 11/09, 11/16, 11/30, 12/07 

Instructor:Josh Lewis

Full price: $400

The Tween Scene Class is dedicated to fostering young actors’ growth as theater artists. Through work on improvisation, and scenes and monologues from contemporary and classic plays, students are introduced to techniques of script analysis, character development, speech, and movement; laying the groundwork for spontaneous, moment-to-moment acting essential to creating meaningful, fully-developed, truthful performances. Sessions will culminate in an invited workshop presentation, showcasing the actors’ work.

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

Acting Class for Teens with Verna Lowe

For grades 9-12

Thursdays, 6pm to 8pm starting October 5 for 8 weeks

Classes: 10/05, 10/12, 10/19, 10,26, 11/02, 11/09, 11/16, 11/30

Instructor: Verna Lowe

Full price: $400

Acting coach Verna Lowe will conduct an in-depth acting class on how to build a character through monologue and scene work. Using a variety of exercises, participants will explore how actors do their “homework” to create a rich and nuanced performance. Topics that will be applied to monologues and scenes include beats, intentions, tactics and physical life of characters.

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

Magic Classes with Magic Evan

For grades 2-5
    12 Mondays, 4:30pm-5:30pm, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/23
    Instructor: Evan Paquette (Magic Evan)
    Full price: $275 ($25/class), scholarships available

Abracadabra! Welcome to Magic Wizard School where young magicians will unlock the secrets of magic and discover their own magical potential. From mesmerizing tricks to mind-bending illusions and sleight of hand, students will explore the impossible and leave audiences astounded. Students will also build confidence, work together, and exercise their imaginations to create magic routines. The class culminates with an invitation only share where students will showcase their magical talents!

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

HEADSHOT DAY!

Sunday, 10/01/23, 11am-4pm

Professional Photographer Margaret Fox will provide a 10-minute photo session for students who need headshots for auditions, show programs or other purposes. The $90 fee includes a touch up by makeup artist Sara Sampaio and a choice of about 5 digital files with one retouched final. 

Sign up for your time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ACAB2DABF4C07-academy

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

Jazz Improvisation Classes with Franz Hackl

For grades 5 and up

Wednesdays starting November 1: 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/23

Instructor: Lauryn Ciardullo

Full price: $140 ($20 per class)

Lauryn of Disney’s original Broadway production of Aladdin, will teach musical theater song and dance repertoire.

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

VOICE LESSONS!
For grades 3-professional
Wednesdays

Instructor: Lauryn Ciardullo
 

As an original cast member of Disney's hit Broadway show Aladdin, Lauryn understudied Princess Jasmine and other roles in the award-winning production. She has performed on the 2014 Tony Awards, The View, Good Morning America, Tamron Hall and the Disney Singalong on ABC. Before making her Broadway debut in Aladdin, Lauryn toured the United States with notable productions including West Side Story, A Chorus Line, The Addams Family, The Wizard of Oz, The Wedding Singer and The Little Mermaid. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Purchase College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Purdue University.

Lauryn works with all ages, but specializes in guiding younger performers who are interested in taking their vocal talent and musicality to the next level. Vocal lessons start with a warm-up that emphasizes vocal technique, breath support, range and tonality. Musical theater, pop, jazz and classical music repertoire are offered.

  Lessons are private (one student) or semi-private (two students).

30-minute lessons: $75
  45-minute lessons: $100

Any lesson that you need to change may be done without penalty with 24 hours notice at academy@tarrytownmusichall.org. Lessons missed without 24 hours notice will not be refunded.

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.

Questions may be directed to a Music Hall representative at academy@tarrytownmusichall.org.

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY WORKSHOP

For grades 4-9
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:00 pm starting October 10 for 7 weeks

Instructor: Peter Royston (author of such science fiction/fantasy plays as Dolphin island, The Time Machine & A Wind In The Door)

Explore the otherworldly realms of SCIENCE FICTION and FANTASY this fall! Working together, young people will have the opportunity to create their own BRAVE NEW WORLDS through writing, drawing and improvisation, and, by bringing these works to life through theatre and playwriting, they will BOLDLY GO WHERE NO KID HAS GONE BEFORE! Join us at the Music Hall where the possibilities are limitless!

Suggested full price: $400

MATILDA
Youth Theatre Production
For grades 3-8

Casting Call: Tuesday, 9/12, 5pm-8pm

Rehearsals:
 Tuesday, 9/19, 4pm-6:30pm
 Saturday, 9/23, 2pm-6pm
 Tuesday, 9/26, 4pm-6:30pm
 Saturday, 9/30, 2pm-6pm
 Tuesday, 10/03, 4pm-6:30pm
 Saturday, 10/07, 2pm-6pm

Additional rehearsals and final schedule tba.

Tech rehearsals:
 Sunday, 10/08, 9am-1pm
 Monday, 10/09, 10am-3pm
 Tuesday, 10/10, 4pm-8pm
 Wednesday, 10/11, 4pm-8pm
 Thursday, 10/12, 4pm-7pm

Performances (two casts):
Wednesday, 10/11 at 7pm & Thursday, 10/12 at 7pm

Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda JR. is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

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To register: fill out the fields below. 

The cost for the program is $400/child. If you are NOT able to afford this fee, we offer a “Pay What You Can” policy in lieu of scholarships and you may choose the amount that enables you to participate. Amounts are in increments from $150 – $400 for the program.

If you are able to afford the $400 fee, we ask you to please select this amount so that the nonprofit Music Hall's Academy programs may be sustainable. 

If you elect to pay more than $400, the amount over $400 will be considered a tax-deductible donation and will go towards our Education Fund to help students in need.

Click submit and your spot is reserved. All sales are final, but credits may be offered depending on the circumstances and do not expire.

"Submittable" will appear on your credit card.

Questions may be directed to a Music Hall representative at academy@tarrytownmusichall.org.

Enjoy!

The Music Hall Academy Team

Save the dates! Inviting all Academy students!

Rehearsals: Saturday, 10/22, 11am – 4pm & Saturday, 10/28, 12pm-4pm

Parade: Saturday, 10/28, 4pm-7pm

Free of charge.

Please register below. More information will follow closer to the date.

Inviting all Academy students!

Rehearsal: Wednesday, November 29, 5pm-8pm

Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, December 2

Save the dates! Inviting all Academy students!

Rehearsals: Sundays, 1/07, 1/14, 1/21, 12pm-4pm (students will be assigned to certain dates & times)

Benefit: Sunday, 1/28

For ages 5+

Private, weekly 45-minute or one-hour lessons

15 week semesters

Ensemble/theory classes available

Six Performance Classes at The Mozartina Conservatory free of charge

Annual performance (June 2, 2024) on the stage of The Tarrytown Music Hall free of charge

Performing experiences at community events

Instructor:Sean Satin

Lessons: $55 ($750 for the 15-week semester)

Enrollment is on an ongoing basis – students may sign up at any time

Trial lessons: $55

A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available

"Submittable" will appear on your statement.