Lessons & Classes

Individual Instruction

French Horn

Trumpet

Trombone (Tenor or Bass)

Euphonium

Tuba

Individual instruction is available to children and adults of all experience levels—from beginners through the most advanced levels of study. Lessons are scheduled on an individual basis and are contingent upon teacher availability.

Students enrolled in individual instruction are required to have a practice instrument available.

Students will also have opportunities to participate in recitals, repertoire and master classes, and either of our music certificate programs. In addition, all Preparatory students receive one free admission (and a discount on one additional ticket) to most Peabody Institute concerts.

Tuition is based on a 16-week semester and must be paid in both fall and spring for each semester. We do not prorate tuition for late registration.

New Student? Request information or Register

Chamber Music

Larry Williams, Chair

Offering many opportunities for brass students (ages 10–18) interested in chamber music and enjoying the small ensemble process, the brass chamber classes include weekly coaching and public performances. For audition appointment and details about Horn Ensemble and Herald Brass Quintet, contact Larry Williams. For audition appointment and details about Brass Quintet and Low Brass Ensemble, leave a message for Michael Parker at the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630. Minimum of four students per group. Schedule determined by student availability.

Horn Ensemble

(membership by approval of instructor only)

Herald Brass Quintet

(membership by audition only)

Brass Quintet

(membership by approval of instructor only)

Low Brass Ensemble
Intermediate and Advanced students

This ensemble class is for students who play tenor trombone, bass trombone, or euphonium and tuba, who are interested in learning low brass repertoire as well as music arranged for trombone ensemble. Classes will focus on ensemble skills, sight-reading, intonation, ensemble repertoire, and technique. Music will be provided by the instructor. This ensemble will perform each semester. The class meets weekly for 60 minutes. Minimum of four students.

New Student? Request information or Register

French Horn Instruction Online

Interested Preparatory french horn students (ages 10-18 and adults) have the option of being selected to receive individual instruction with Department Chair Larry Williams online. Using this new online learning platform, students will be able to: 

• See, hear and perform for the instructor via live video 
• Record and playback portions of the lessons for later review 
• View and share music and lesson materials including PDF's, audio and video 
• View and participate in online master classes 

Online lessons have the following advantages: 

• More flexible lesson times 
• Access to recorded lessons to aid in lesson recall 
• Access to lesson materials in one easy to find place

Prerequisites:

• Computer of recent vintage (MAC or PC), iPad or iPhone 
• Updated web browser (Internet Explorer 9, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari) 
• Cable or DSL Internet connection 
• Web video camera with microphone 

For more information and to schedule a placement interview prior to registering, please contact Larry Williams at larryw@jhu.edu. Schedule to be determined by student and teacher availability at a mutually agreeable time.