Parental Attendance

It is expected that parents of a beginning student atted all private lessons and practice with their child Every Day. Parents need to be actively involved in the education process by taking notes during lessons and following through on the ideas from the teacher in the daily practice. Positive and encouraging parental support is one of the most important factors in the success of the child. As the student progresses, less hands-on involvement from the parent will be required.

Tuition

Tuition entitles each student to all scheduled lessons, group classes, solo recital, performance classes, master classes and facility recitals. No credit is given for student absences. Payment is due by the first day of each quarter.

Inclement Weather

When the public schools cancel or dismiss classes early, you may cancel your lesson if you wish. If you feel you can attend your lesson safely, you are welcome to keep your lesson. Parents can make up their own mind as to the safety of traveling. Please call about your decision. Group lessons will not be made up for inclement weather, however, private lessons will be made up at a convenient time.

Make-Up Lessons

Lesson schedules will be given to all families. If you can not attend your scheduled time, please make every effort to trade with another family. Students who miss a lessons due to illness may request a make up lesson if the teacher can accommodate. No more than one make up lesson per 18-week semester will be given without exception. Schedule conflicts for swimming, soccer, basketball, and homework will not be made up. Parents can trade times with other families on the printed student schedule to help accommodate these issues.

Concert Dress and Etiquette

Concert dress for group concerts consist of dark pants or skirt with white or very light dress shirt or blouse. For solo recitals, students may wear any appropriate formal attire. Students must arrive before the scheduled time of a concert for tuning and getting settled for a performance. No flash cameras should be used during a performance.

Summer Lessons

Summer lessons are arranged in May and are offered for approximately eight weeks.