With the addition of Riley Mantonya to the conservatory faculty, Live Oak now offers music theory and chorale. Ms. Mantonya will teach these two classes in addition to offering private instruction in piano and violin. Ms. Mantonya has a large following and it is advisable to reserve spots early.

About the two group classes:

Music Theory (1 Credit) – An introductory course to music theory, history and performance.  Students will explore music’s various functionalities in order to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for all types of music. We recommend this course for all students taking private lessons. Monday: 4:00 – 4:50pm

Chorale (1 credit) – Ages 13+, Chorale is an exceptional ensemble for male and female vocalists who are serious about singing. Music of many styles and languages will be performed.

Monday: 7:00 – 7:50pm

Private lessons are taught between the two classes on Mondays.

Cost of classes at the Live Oak Conservatory is determined on a “credit basis.” Extensive information is provided on the Live Oak Theatre & Conservatory website. Visit www.LiveOakTheatre.org/conservatory.

To contact the Live Oak Conservatory email LiveOakConservatory@Gmail.com or call 352-593-0270. Follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/LiveOakTheatre.

About Riley Mantonya

Riley has been playing the piano since the first grade, and the violin since the second grade. She has been teaching private music lessons since she was 14 years old and has been involved in several community choirs and orchestras. While still in middle school, she served as first violin in the pit orchestra of Live Oak’s Fiddler on the Roof. Riley was, literally, the sound of “the fiddler.”

She received her bachelor’s degree in music performance/education from Heartland Baptist Bible College in Oklahoma City, OK in 2020.  She will be teaching violin and piano, along with group chorale class and a group music theory class. Riley participated in Nature Coast Chorale in middle school into high school, then later, with the choir at Heartland Baptist Bible College, the Hernando Symphony Orchestra, and the orchestra at Southwest Baptist Church in OK. 

About Live Oak Theatre and Conservatory

Live Oak Theatre & Conservatory is – above all – a family friendly theatre program which exists to enrich families, individuals, and the community by providing positive artistic experiences in the Performing Arts – including excellent, affordable, and edifying family friendly entertainment, performance, and educational opportunities.

We offer group classes and private lessons in acting, improv, youth art, musical theatre, singing, hip hop, tap, jazz, ballet, acro, and most musical instruments including piano, guitar, and violin. 

To compliment Live Oak Theatre’s tradition of bringing top notch musical theatre entertainment and training to our community, our Conservatory offers classes in dance, music and drama which together make up a well-rounded and versatile performing arts educational program. Children… and adults… can take these classes to enhance their creative and artistic skills and combine them with other fine arts and performing arts skills.   The Live Oak Conservatory is Hernando County’s one stop destination for education in the performing arts!