We believe in the importance of music and strive to serve all ages and experience levels. Our instructors are committed to excellence in music education and represent a wide variety of education and performance backgrounds. We offer private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and musical theatre productions.
All lessons, classes, and ensembles take place at Brenneman Music Hall, Heidelberg University unless otherwise noted.
The Heidelberg Youth Wind Ensemble (HYWE) is a concert band for high school musicians in the greater Tiffin-Seneca County area. The ensemble performs new and traditional wind band music. It is open to all students who are members of their high school’s instrumental music program.
- Who: Grades 9-12
- When: Tuesdays, 6:30PM-8PM, Spring only
- Fees: $75/semester
Lessons are available in voice, piano, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings, music theory, and music composition.
- Who: All ages (0-99)
- When: Arranged to fit your schedule
- Cost: Starting at $17 per 30-min. lesson
Musical Theatre Dance Classes
This collaboration class continues to be a unique opportunity for students. We will partner with Dance Unlimited to offer instruction in a variety of musical theatre singing and movement styles. No previous movement or vocal experience required.
High School Musical Theatre Program (Open to Students Grades 9-12)
Calling all High School Musical Theatre Enthusiasts! Join US for Little Women, the Broadway Musical, based on the beloved novel by Lousia May Alcot with Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Book by Allan Knee. Join Director Carol Dusdieker and Music Director Greg Ramsdell for an amazing theatre experience.
Welcome Meeting/Audition Workshop: Sunday, October 27th from 6:00-9:00pm in Pancoast Recital Hall, Brenneman Music Building Auditions are Monday, October 28th from 6:00-9:00pm. Upon Registration, participants will receive the audition materials and rehearsal tracks to assist with preparation.
Rehearsals take place on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:00-9:00pm from October 27th through December 15th. Follow this link to see the full rehearsal schedule. Participants will have the opportunity to submit rehearsal conflicts during the Welcome Meeting. Dress rehearsals are mandatory without exceptions.
Performances: Friday and Saturday December 13th/14th at 7:00pm and Sunday, December 15th at 2:00pm in Gundlach Theatre on the Heidelberg Campus.
Participation Fee: The Little Women, A Broadway Musical production has a participation fee of $150. This fee covers the performance rights, scripts/libretto, rehearsal recordings, and a production t-shirt. Each student will also receive a voucher for 2 performance tickets. A $50 Deposit is required at the Welcome Meeting/Audition Workshop on Sunday, October 27th. Payment plans and limited scholarships are available for families in need.
Children’s Musical Theatre Program
Take a walk on the Wild Side!
Heidelberg University’s Children Musical Theatre Program PRESENTS
Disney’s Lion King Jr
- Rehearsals take place Sundays (1:30-4:30pm) beginning Sunday, January 19th
- Dress Rehearsals are March 8th and 9th and attendance is mandatory.
- Performance Dates are March 15 and 16th. All cast members perform both days.
*Registration closes Friday, January 17th.
Registration for the program is $150 per child, due on or before January 19th.
The program is limited to 40 participants (20 from grades 2-4 and 20 from grades 4-8.) Students will be accepted in order of registration. When registration is full, we will use a waitlist. Parents will receive a confirmation email with links to a payment portal and additional paperwork within seven days of registration.
Questions: Contact Carol Dusdieker at cdusdiek [at] heidelberg.edu (cdusdiek[at]heidelberg[dot]edu)
