The following resources are people that have contacted SFEA about advertising to homeschoolers.

Julia Glover: juliamusic82@aol.com

"I have taught private music lessons in the State College area since 1985. My background includes a degree in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College and a Masters Degree in Higher Education from Penn State University. I have over 22 years of teaching experience.Beginning this spring I am offering a daytime lesson program. I teach most brass and woodwind instruments as well as beginning level piano. 30 minute lessons are $16.00 and 45 minute lessons are $24.00. If you would like more information please call 237-5124 or send an email to juliamusic82@aol.com. I would be very interested in establishing small ensemble groups to compliment the lesson program."(posted Jan. 11/04)

Bonnie Aller, piano instructor

“I am an experienced piano teacher who received a Bachelor's degree in Music, with emphasis in Piano Pedagogy and performance, from Penn State. There I studied piano with Marylene Dosse, and piano pedagogy with Timothy Shafer. I have been teaching private piano lessons since 1997. My studio offers two Recitals per year for students: Christmas "Mini-Recitals" at my studio in December, and the more formal Spring Recital.  I am a member of the national music teacher's organization MTNA, and also am a founding member of a new purely local organization: the Nittany Piano Teachers Network.  NPTN is dedicated to offering performance opportunities to students of all levels, and to continuously improving our craft as teachers and performers through sharing ideas and performance opportunities.  Through this organization I can offer my students 4 more optional recital opportunities per year, including the unique Piano Ensemble experience of the "Monster Concert" in April.  I have experience teaching children as young as 4, through teenagers and adult learners; all levels from pre-reading beginners through advanced are welcome at any age!
            Anyone interested in more details can email me at bonniealler@comcast.net , or call me at (814)867-2418. I have a letter detailing my educational and musical background as well as an overview of my studio's policies that I can email directly to anyone looking for more information! Rates are $17/30 min., $25.50/45 min. My studio is located in Houserville (just a few minutes from PSU campus and the Nittany Mall. ) I have morning and early afternoon openings as well as some later afternoon/evening time slots for lessons, and am very excited to hear from homeschooling families!"

Paula P. Bassett: p_bassett@comcast.net

Paula P. Bassett, Private Piano Teacher, available to provide piano instruction to homeschoolers in the State College Area. Her background includes a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the Harttt College of Music and a Master of Arts degree for Teachers from Indiana University and over 20 years of teaching experience. She has lived in the State College area for over 15 years and teaches all ages and levels. She is a member of the Central Pa. Music Teachers Association, the National Guild of Piano Teachers and the American Guild of Organists. She was  recognized in 2005 as a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music through the Music Teachers National Association. She has a number of homeschool families that she currently teaches that could also act as a reference if needed. Her email is p_bassett@comcast.net and phone# is (814) 234-3309.

Susan Kroeker, homeschooling mother of 5 and professional musician is seeking interested musicians to play in the Centre County Homeschool Orchestra for its fifth season in State College. Participation will be for homeschooled musicians in grades 6-12 from anywhere in central Pennsylvania. Younger musicians may be accepted as well if it is determined that they are proficient enough on their instruments. No prior ensemble experience is required and we will begin slowly, advancing with the students’ abilities. 

Instruments needed:  All strings, most woodwinds, possibly percussion and trumpets/horns. The flute and piano section is now full. 

Possible Repertoire: Classical arrangements, holiday music, hymns, marches. We will begin each session with scales and warm-up exercises. Each student will need to bring a folding stand. 

Rehearsal location: Robert M. Sides Family Music Center, 1801 N. Atherton St., State College 

Time Commitment:  There will be four 7-week sessions. All students must commit to either the first 2 sessions, the last 2 sessions, or all 4 sessions as we will be preparing for 2 concerts (one in December and one in April) and we will need to have consistent personnel in order to prepare. We will meet on Mondays from 1:30-3 pm at Sides Music Store in their rehearsal and/or concert rooms. The dates of the sessions are as follows: 

Session I: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29   Oct. 6, 20, 27

Session II:  Nov. 3,10,17,24, Dec. 1, 8           Concert Dec. 9 (tentative)

Session III: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26,  Feb. 2, 9,16

Session IV: Feb. 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30 April 6,13

             Concert April 14 (tentative) 

Fee: $50 per 7-week session , $25 per session for each additional child in the same family.

Payable: by the second rehearsal of each session. Please make checks out to Susan Kroeker. 

Mrs. Kroeker would like to hear prospective musicians in advance ( by end of August) to determine skill levels. Please call her at 814-234-3716 if you are interested in participating in the coming year, or email her at skroeker1@verizon.net.