Coker Community Music Program

COKER COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAM

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Spring 2025 lessons and classes begin January 21

The foundation of the Coker Community Music Program is to provide the highest level of music education in the Pee Dee region. Our accomplished faculty allow students of all ages and levels to enrich their lives through the study and exploration of music regardless of level or age. Lessons are taught at the Margaret Coker Lawton Music Building on the campus of Coker University. This facility as well as the adjoining Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center will enhance weekly learning experiences by providing dedicated practice rooms, world-class Steinway instruments, large classrooms, and a beautiful Recital Hall. For more information please contact ccmp@coker.edu.

Classes and Ensembles

Private Voice, Piano (Classical, Jazz), Woodwinds (Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone), Brass (French Horn), Drums, Guitar (Classical, Popular, Bass) and Violin Instruction
The foundation of the Coker Community Music Program has been providing the highest level of private instruction in the Pee Dee region. Our accomplished faculty allow students of all ages and levels to enrich their lives through the study and exploration of music regardless of level or age.

Class Day/Time: Based on Student/Teacher Availability
Ages: 4 yrs and Up
Tuition: Varies by Lesson Length and Instructor Level

Coker Band
The Coker Band is a large symphonic ensemble comprised of Coker students and community musicians. Rehearsals will be held on Monday nights from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Performances include two Masterworks and two Pops Concerts each year. No audition is required. Please contact Dr. Reed Hanna, band@coker.edu (843)-383-8064

Rehearsals: Mondays, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Fees: Free
Instructor Levels

Private lesson tuition rates vary by the level of the instructor.

Coker Music Faculty

Includes full-time music faculty of Coker University. These instructors are experienced teachers who hold a doctoral degree in their field, and have established careers as professional performers, directors, clinicians, and/ or researchers.

Senior Teachers

Includes experienced teachers who have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, and often a master’s degree, in their field. These teachers are often professional performers and directors.

Associate Teachers

Includes newer teachers who may have a bachelor’s degree, or may be currently working on a music degree at Coker. These teachers are passionate and have significant experience with their instrument.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition Includes:
- 12 individual lessons with CCMP’s accomplished instructors
- Access to practice facilities
- Optional performance in one of our beautiful performance spaces with Steinway pianos
- Free access to many of Coker University’s cultural events sponsored by the McCall School of Visual and Performing Arts
Coker Music Faculty

30-minute lessons: $358

45-minute lessons: $537

60-minute lessons: $716

Senior Teachers

30-minute lessons: $322

45-minute lessons: $483

60-minute lessons: $644

Associate Teachers

30-minute lessons: $286

45-minute lessons: $429

60-minute lessons: $572

Please note:

A 10% discount on tuition is available to students who pay for the entire semester before the first day of lessons. A 2-installment payment plan (at full price) is also available.

In addition to tuition, all new and returning students will be charged a $15 registration fee each semester.
All late payments will incur an additional $15 fee.
Students are responsible for purchasing any necessary materials for their lessons.

For more details, consult CCMP Tuition & Fees Spring 2025 and CCMP Policies & Procedures Spring 2025.

Questions?

Contact Dr. Elizabeth Holmes, Director of the Community Music Program:
Email: eholmes@coker.edu
Phone: (843) 383-8269

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Coker Community Music Program