A non-profit organization for bully prevention through music, the arts, and education
The Castle Conservatory for Music & the Arts
Private Lessons
Lessons are set up by a weekly appointment convenient to the student and the teaching faculty.
PIANO
Depending upon the students' interests, students will have the choice to learn classical, jazz, rock n' roll, and/or popular music. Students will have the opportunity to learn theory, technique, improvisation, and composition.
GUITAR
Options for guitar include jazz, folk, rock, funk, and/or reggae. Students will learn chords, reading, improvisation, and composition.
CONTEMPORARY SONG WRITING
Students will learn song-writing basics as well as playing technique, reading, and theory.
PERCUSSION
Students will focus in on many different perucssive beats. They will learn anything from a shuffle to 50's rock n' roll.
VOICE
Students can further their singing abilities whether they are looking for a career or enjoyment.
GENERAL MUSIC
In these classes geared towards younger children, students will explore playing multiple types of instruments and learn the basic rudiments of music.
Music for Tots
Learn rhythm patterns, develop a relationship with different music styles through art, dance, and play. Make instruments. Learn simple beats and songs. Educational puppet shows.
Ages 1-7
Dates and times to be determined - visit www.thecastlebeloit.com for more information
$24 for series/$8 for individual classes
Half-price for siblings
Thanks to Ecolab for your continued generosity and
grant funding.
Enrichment Programs
at The Castle at 501 Prospect
The Youth Unite is proud to present "The Castle Conservatory for Music and the Arts" at the Castle at 501 Prospect Ave, Beloit. Group classes, private lessons, music therapy programs and classes for tots are a few of the services provided by the Conservatory.
The Castle Conservatory has been home to a group of young persons who’ve benefitted from The Youth Unite Music Therapy Program, a program created with the help of a substantial grant from EcoLab!! Music educators at the Castle spend quality time with victims of traumatic experiences, exploring all facets of music, including instrumental lessons, vocal performance coaching and songwriting. This interaction has proven to be effective in terms of refocusing these young unfortunates.
Inquire about lessons today!
Johnny Wittnebel
Guitar, Bass, Trumpet, Accordion, Banjo, Ukulele, Piano, Percussion, Voice
As well as being an accomplished musician, Johnny Wittnebel is a UW Whitewater graduate. He has been a member of several various Beloit bands, in which he plays a variety of instruments. He has played at large audiences, such as at Summerfest 2012. His primary instrument is the guitar; however, he has teaching experience with piano, bass, trumpet and percussion.
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Johnny has experience working with differently-abled students and connects well with the youth. He has also been the keynote speakers for The Youth Unite's Self-Control / Anti-Bully / Suicide-Prevention Assemblies for public schools and clubs, teaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindful Awareness Education.
Dan Rubato
Jake Handrich
Piano, Drums, Ukulele, Voice
Jake Handrich is an accomplished singer/song-writer and musician, a local talent from the Beloit area who bolstered his musical aspirations as a proud member of the award-winning 2014 Beloit Memorial High School’s Jazz Band. He is continuing studying under David Newman, an adjunct professor and well-known pianist with the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra. With experience playing various instruments such as piano, ukulele, drums, and a number of other percussion instruments, as well as his experience with both jazz and classical stylings, Jake brings yet another level of depth to our group of Castle Conservatory teachers.
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Jacob has also been instrumental in curriculum development and presentation of The Youth Unite assemblies.
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He and his family have been active members in the Occupaws Guide-Dog training program for many years. Both of his parents are teachers in the Beloit School District.
Margaret Sharp
Sara Lemen
Voice
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Sara Lemen is a local singer and piano player with vast performance experience. She holds a degree in Music from The Chicago Conservatory at Roosevelt University as well as extensive studies in Vocal Pedagogy at Northeastern Illinois University. She has performed at the Kaz Bar at the House of Blues in Chicago and Rockford's Coronado Theater. Her styles include spiritual and sacred music, classical, pop, jazz, country, and musical theatre.
Thelma Da Capo
Brittnay Wittnebel
Piano, Drums, Clarinet
Brittnay Wittnebel graduated from Beloit College with a major in Political Science and a minor in music. She went on to attend law school at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. Brittnay has continued to teach and get involved with youth educational music programs through out her schooling.
Brittnay, founder of The Youth Unite, is passionate about creating a safe, creative space for students to express themselves without judgment. Brittnay developed The Youth Unite to provide at-risk youth with rolemodels and mentorship through the gifts of music and art.