Students don’t have to be college age to study piano at Schoolcraft College. In addition to the traditional college-level courses and adult performance groups, the college’s Music Department provides a variety of programs including instruction for students in grades 1-12; summer camps for mid-elementary to advanced level children; and a certificate program for teachers.
     On Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. children and their parents are invited to attend a special Open House to learn more about Schoolcraft’s Piano Academy for grades 1-12. The Piano Academy begins in September and runs through the school year with 32-weeks of group and private lessons for early elementary schools students (grades 1-4) and private and master classes for middle school (grades 5-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students. Classes are available for credit or audit for adults as well. All programs offer comprehensive instruction in sight-reading, keyboard theory, rhythmic skills, improvisation, and composition.
     During the Open House, guests will have the opportunity to talk with the Piano Academy’s teachers and hear current Academy students perform. The Open House will be held in the Forum Building on the college’s main campus in Livonia, Haggerty Road between Six and Seven Mile Roads.
     In addition to the Piano Academy, Schoolcraft’s Music Department also hosts a Summer Piano Camp from June 20 – July 1 for mid-elementary through high school age students. The camp runs for two weeks with half-day sessions for each age group and level of experience. The week culminates in a recital on Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m. Tuition for Summer Piano Camp is $325 with an early registration discount if registered by May 31. 
     For more information about the Open House, the Summer Piano Camp or any of Schoolcraft College’s other music programs visit www.schoolcraft.edu/music or call 734-462-4403.