Music and Fine Arts Education at Archmere
Archmere Academy is home to the Helena Raskob Arts Institute. Founded in 2021, the Institute educates members of the Archmere community and beyond in music and the fine arts in a historic setting. Led by Mary Ellen Schauber, the Helena Raskob Arts Institute encompasses several groups, each with specific objectives and interests, but all related to the preservation and understanding of music and the fine arts.
Summer 2022 Offerings
This summer, the Helena Raskob Arts Institute is offering four workshops that take place over three days from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. All students will have a performance showcase on July 28 with a rehearsal on July 27.
Sight Singing Boot Camp — June 15–17
This is a great class for choral singers and anyone looking to improve the very useful skill of sightreading. Beginners and musicians of all levels are welcome!
Those 24 Italian Arias — June 22–24
Explore the famous 24 arias and more while building good techniques for your voice.
Overview of Mozart Operas — July 13–15
Learn about and perform songs and ensembles from some of Mozart's famous operas: Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, Die Zauberflöte, and more.
Golden Age of Broadway — July 20–22
Learn to perform in the style of great masters of Broadway: Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lorenz, Kern, Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, and more!
Students who are interested in any workshop should contact Mary Ellen Schauber. The cost for attending each three-day workshop is $240, which includes all materials. The discounted cost for the full four-workshop package is $900.
Private Lessons This Summer
Lessons in organ, piano, and voice are currently offered at the Institute. Requests for teachers of other instruments may be submitted, for which the student will be directed to a teacher outside of the Institute, if the teacher is not able to come to campus. Schedules and lesson fees are determined by and paid directly to the teacher.