Weatherford, OK – Enrollment is now open for the Spring 2026 term of the SWOSU Music Academy, a program that connects young musicians with quality instruction and performance opportunities. The 10-week term begins February 2 and ends with a final performance on Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. Registration is available through January 19, and scholarship applications are due January 9.

Group classes include Preschool Pups, taught by Elizabeth Edge; Rhythm Rovers, taught by Tiffany Ragan; Music Theater Workshop, taught by Dr. Lesley Friend; SWOSU Community Chorus, taught by Dr. Daniel Farris; and Festival Youth Orchestra, taught by Dr. Alex Lee. The schedule also includes a new Folk Dancing class taught by Holly Pippin, which expands the academy’s options and introduces younger students to songs, dances, and cultures from all over the world.

These classes continue to give families structured opportunities to support early musical growth while connecting with instructors who bring a range of strengths and backgrounds.

Private and adaptive lessons will be taught by SWOSU Music students serving as junior faculty under the supervision of SWOSU Music faculty. Lessons are available to all ages and skill levels and come in several package options to help families match their goals, schedules, and budgets. High school juniors and seniors may also enroll in college prep lessons taught by SWOSU Music faculty. Space in these sessions is limited because they depend on faculty availability.

Registration information, including prices, schedules, and class locations, is available at bit.ly/swosuacademy. Questions can be directed to co-directors Chrissy Hagood and Kathleen Jung at chrisalyne.hagood@swosu.edu and kathleen.jung@swosu.edu or by calling 580-774-3182.

For more information about the SWOSU Department of Music, visit www.swosu.edu/music.

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