The School of the Arts is committed to bringing the arts into the lives of children and adults throughout the East End of Long Island.

The School of the Arts is located in the historic Benjamin House at 141 East Main Street in downtown Riverhead.

The school is the region's only community school of the arts. It offers a variety of lessons and classes in music, visual arts, and theater. It also offers summer arts camps for children and adults. Recently added is a brand new, state-of-the-art recording studio. The school is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts and the New York Multi-Arts Centers Consortium.

The faculty is comprised of enthusiastic, practicing professionals committed to the arts.

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2010 Winter/Spring Semester Calendar
February 1	private lessons begin
February 13-15	closed for President’s Day
February 16-19	open for Winter Break classes only
March 29-April 4	closed for Spring Break
May 29-31	closed for Memorial Day
June 14-19	private lesson make-up week

The School of the Arts follows most East End school district calendars. Fall semester runs from September through January. Spring semester runs from February through mid June. Summer session is 7 weeks, during July and August. In the event of inclement weather call the school at (631) 369-2171 for information regarding closing and class cancellation.

Please note: The EEAC School of the Arts typically follows the same schedule as the Riverhead Public School District for school holidays and closings.

To facilitate access to the arts for everyone, course fees are kept reasonable. In addition, tuition assistance is available to dedicated students with limited ability.

Private Music Instruction

Music lessons for voice, piano, guitar and most band and orchestra instruments. Private lessons are offered at all levels for children and adults. Twice-yearly student recitals are scheduled at the end of fall and spring semesters. Students also have the opportunity to perform at the Arts Council Gallery openings. Lessons for the 2008 fall semester begin Monday, September 8 and are available Monday through Saturday. Please call the school to discuss choosing a teacher and to select your preferred day and time.

Registration Fee is non-refundable and payable at the time of registration
New nonmember student……………………..$40
Returning students or member EEAC……......$30
New nonmember family (2 or more students)..$60
Returning family or member EEAC……….…$50

Private Instruction Tuition (16-week semester)
30 minute lesson: $464 member EEAC/$488 nonmember
45 minute lesson: $696 member EEAC/$732 nonmember
60 minute lesson: $928 member EEAC/$976 nonmember

Wednesday and Saturday lessons run on a 15-week semester; fees are adjusted accordingly. Families with more than one student enrolled will receive a 10% discount of an equal or lesser tuition for each additional student. Payment plan options are available with an additional installment fee.

Scholarship Opportunities based on financial need are available for private lessons and group classes in all disciplines. Applications are available upon request and must be submitted along with the required documentation.

Scholarships for music are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, the Town of Southampton and by private donors.

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The School of the Arts is a division of the East End Arts & Humanities Council, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Programs offered by the School of the Arts are made possible with public funds from the New York Council on the Arts, a state agency.