MMA Handbook (1) - Majesty Music...
Transcript of MMA Handbook (1) - Majesty Music...
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Page#
ChildSafetyPolicy 2
About 3
OurMission 3
GeneralGuidelines 4
Curriculum 7
Calendar 9
FacilitiesProtocol 9
Practice&Performance 11
ArtisticPracticing 11
ParentalGuidance 12
StudentResponsibilities 13
PerformanceOpportunities 13
PerformanceAttire 13
Tuition&Billing 14
MajestyMusicAcademyempowerspeopleofallagesandabilitiestothrivemusicallybyprovidingpremierclassicalmusicperformanceandstudy.MajestyMusicAcademyiscommittedtothegoalofprovidingasafelearningenvironment.AllMMAfacultyandstaffpassanannualcriminalbackgroundcheckandarecertifiedinchildsafetytraining.MajestyMusicAcademydoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,religion,nationalorigin,age,sex,ordisabilityinadmissiontoitsprogramsandactivities.Additionally,MajestyMusicAcademyiscommittedtoprovidingasafeenvironmentthatisfreefromallformsofharassment.MajestyMusicAcademywillnottolerateanyformofharassmentincludingsexualharassmentbyfaculty/staff,students,orthirdparties.MajestyMusicAcademyreservestherighttochangeorrevisethesepoliciesatanytimewithoutpriornotice.MMAupdates,remindersandannouncementswillbesharedonlinewithourpatronsviaoursecureWebsiteStudent/ParentportalatMajestyMusicAcademy.com.Apatron’suseofoursitefollowinganysuchchangeconstituteshis/heragreementwithallpostedupdatesandhis/heragreementtobesubjecttothetermsofsaidpolicyupdates.
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ABOUT
WeareadiversecommunityofprofessionalChristianmusiciansofferingpremierclassicalmusiclessonsandgroupinstructionforstudentsofallagesandabilities.OurgoalistoprovideopportunitiesformusicalandspiritualgrowthtothestudentsandfamiliesofMMA,ourGreenvillecommunity,andourworldatlargethroughexcellenceinclassicalmusicperformanceandstudy.
ARTISTICEXCELLENCEOurprogramcreatesanenvironmentofexcellence,promotingjoyfulstudentartisticsuccess.
Privateclassicallessonsarethebackboneofthefinestmusicstudyworldwide.Designedfortheseriouspianistwithcollegiateandprofessionalaspirations,adulthobbyists,andbeginnersalike,ourpianolessonsaretaughtonacousticpianos.
Weareteachersofteachers.Unliketheaveragecommunitymusicschool,amajorityofourteacherspossessadvanceddegreesandbringawealthofexperience.Ourearlychildhooddevelopmentspecialistshaveapassionforthedevelopingmusician,andourveteranconcertperformersandprofessionalartistsareconsummateteachersdedicatedtothesuccessofaspiringyoungartists.Ourformerstudentsnowspanthegamutoftheprofessionalmusicworldassuccessfulperformingartists,award-winningcomposers,recordingartists,studioteachers,universityandconservatorychairs,professors,andworld-renownedsacredwritersandarrangers.
JOYFULMUSIC-MAKINGLearningmusicisalifelongprocess.Thebestwaytoexplorethelanguageofmusiciswiththehelpofaqualifiedandexperiencedteacher.Weofferpre-schoolgroupprograms,privatelessonsforpre-collegestudents,andlessonsforadultswhoareinterestedinlearninganewinstrumentorrevisitinganoldfriend.
Astrongsenseofcommitment,passion,andintegrityischaracteristicofourMMAstudents.Parentalguidanceforourpre-collegestudentsisamust.Consistentjoyinmusic-makingthroughweeklypractice,intentionalprogress,exploratorylisteningandimprovisation,technique,theory,musicliteratureandhistory,andnurturingperformancesisthenorm.
OURMISSION
Ourprogramofclassicalmusicstudydevelopsthewholemusician―intellectually,physically,socially,emotionally,andspiritually.Joyfullylightingthepathforeverystudent—fromnewmusiciansto
tomorrow’sconcertartists—MajestyMusicAcademyprovidesexpertinstructionhighlightingperformance,technique,repertoire,theory,counterpoint,composition,improvisation,sight-reading,andmusichistory.Ourperfectlybalancedcombinationofprivatelessons,performanceclasses,and
recitalspreparesstudentstoconfidentlytakecenterstage.Asapremiermusictrainingcenter,MajestyMusicAcademyisateamofpassionate,professionalChristianmusicianswhoarededicatedtocreatinganurturing,yetchallengingenvironmentthatpromotesalifelongenjoymentofgreatmusictotheglory
ofGod.
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GENERALGUIDELINES
ATTENDANCE,PRACTICEREQUIREMENTSANDPROGRESSREPORTSMMAwillcontacteachstudentatthebeginningofeachtermtoschedulelessons/sessions.Weacceptstudentsanytimeonarollingbasis.Nostudentmaychangeteachersexceptbetweenterms.Lessonswillconveneweeklyattheregularlyscheduledtime.ThosechoosingtoswitchlessontimesmaydosoforaChangeFeeof$25perschedulingchange(subjecttoteacheravailability).
Outofprofessionaldeferencetothoseonourwaitinglistandtomaintaintheexcellenceofourprogram,studentswillbedroppedforpoorattendance,aswellasinconsistentpracticeandpreparation.Attheendofeachterm,parentswillreceiveaprogressreportgivinganevaluationofthestudent'saptitude,ability,attitudeandprogress.TheSpringTermreportwillindicatewhethertheteacherconsidersitadvisableforthestudenttocontinuelessons.
See“Practice&Performance”guidelinesbelowonpage11.
EARLYWITHDRAWALNorefundswillbemadeforearlywithdrawal.
MISSEDLESSONSTheteacherisundernoobligationtomakeuplessonsmissedbythestudent.
Studentsareexpectedtonotifytheirinstructor24hoursinadvanceiftheymustmisslessonsorsessions.Studentswhoarerunningafever,coughing,sneezing,exhibitingcoldsymptoms,orhavemissedschoolthatdayduetoillnessshouldnotattendtheirlessononsite,butrather,attheirowndiscretion,mayopttotakethatlessononlineattheregularlyscheduledtimebylettingtheirinstructorknowinadvance.Outoffairnessandrespectforthefullschedulesofbothstudentsandourprofessionalteachingandperformancefaculty,lessonsmissedbystudentsareforfeited.
Lessonspostponedbytheteacherwillbemadeuportaughtbyasubstituteinstructorbeforetheendoftheterm.Ifateacherhasscheduledamake-uplesson,thetimehavingbeenagreeduponbythestudent(andparent),theteacherisundernoobligationtomakeupthislessonshouldthestudentbeabsent.
Therearenosummermake-uplessons.Reschedulingwillnottakeplacewithadvancednotice.
Studentsareexpectedtoarriveontimetolessons,performanceclassesorrecitalswiththepropermaterials.Anytimemissedduetotardinesswillbeforfeitedbythestudent.Lessonswillendontime.
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INCLEMENTWEATHER
MMAdoesnotcancellessonsduetoinclementweather.
ShouldGreenvilleCountySchoolscancelordelayclasses,ourregularlessonswillconveneonlineasscheduledviaourWebsiteorvirtuallessons.Ifaparticularteachermustreschedulelessonsduetoweather,thenlessonswillbemadeupaccordingtotheaboveguidelines.
HOLIDAYSANDBREAKS
OurMMAprogramyearbeginsthedayafterLaborDay.MMAwillbeclosedforthefollowingholidays:
• ThanksgivingWeek(Tuesday–Sunday)
• WinterBreak(TheLastTwoWeeksofDecemberandTheFirstWeekofJanuary)
• EasterHoliday(GoodFriday)
• SpringBreak(accordingtotheGreenvilleCountySchoolsschedule)
• MemorialDayWeek
• IndependenceDay
• LaborDay
PERFORMANCES(Seepage13formoredetails).Studentperformancesplayanimportantroleinthedevelopmentofagoodmusician.Manyofourstudentsparticipateinperformanceclasses,masterclasses,recitals,festivals,andcompetitions.RecitalsarescheduledoncertainweekdayeveningsandSaturdays.Consistentweeklypractice/progressandperformanceinourannualSpringRecitalareexpectedtoretainaplaceinourprogram.
Adulthobbyistsenrolledinourprogramwhoelectnottoperformpubliclywillhaveampleopportunitiestoinformallysharemusic,fellowshipandfoodatourmusicsocialeventsheldperiodicallyinprivatehomes.OurmusicsocialsareopentoallcurrentlyenrolledMMAadults.
INTERVIEWLESSONSAllnewstudentsmustschedulearequired30-minuteinterviewlessonforachargeof$34.Thisenablesthestudent(andparents)tomeettheteacher,seeourfacilities,anddetermineifourcourseofstudyisbestforyou.YoursessionwillbescheduledoncepaymentisreceivedviaourWebsite.
Aninterviewlessonmaynotberescheduledorrefunded.
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INSTRUMENTRENTALSInstrumentalistsshouldspeakwiththeirteacherpriorpurchasingorrentinganinstrument.Werecommendthefollowinglocaldealersfororchestralinstrumentrentals:
• MusicalInnovations:http://www.musicalinnovations.biz/rental-program/• Pecknel:http://www.pecknelmusic.com/info/Rental-Purchase-and-Lease-Overview-11.html• BernhardtHouseofViolins:http://www.bernhardtviolins.com/
ACOUSTICPIANORENTALSANDPURCHASEItisessentialtohaveanacousticpianoaccessibleforpracticingonadailybasis.Anelectronickeyboarddoesnotprovidethesametouchasapianoandisoftenlimitedinthenumberofkeysitcontains.Therearemanyplaceswhereyoucanrentorbuyausedpiano.BesuretomentionMajestyMusicAcademywhencontactingthesedealers:
• Newandusedacousticpianosforsale:o CaseBrothersofSpartanburg:[email protected] RobertJonesPianos&OrgansofGreenvillehttp://robertjonespianos.com/o PianoCentralofGreenvillehttp://pianocentral.net/new-pianos/yamaha-pianoso PianoWorksofAtlantahttp://www.pianoworks.com/
• Rentalacousticpianos:
o CaseBrothersofSpartanburgo RobertJonesPianos&OrgansofGreenville
PIANOTUNER/TECHNICIANLookingforapianotechnician?MicahHamiltonofHamiltonPianotunesthepianosatMajestyMusicAcademy,andmanyotherGreenvillevenuesandprivatehomes.Hemaybereachedasfollows:
• Telephone:319.899.1312• E-mail:[email protected]
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CURRICULUM
SeeMajestyMusicAcademy.comforourmostcurrentprogramlisting.
PRIVATEINSTRUCTION(Allagesandabilities)Weekly,individuallessonsinpiano,voice,classicalguitar,mandolin,banjo,ukulele,violin,viola,cello,bass,trumpet,horn,euphonium,flute,clarinet,saxophone,oboe,bassoon,andpercussionareofferedatbeginning,intermediate,andadvancedlevelstostudentsfromthegreaterGreenvillearea.Theseoptionsforadvancedstudentsareavailableonlineaswell.Yourteacherwillhelpyoudetermineanappropriatelessonlength.
Unliketheaveragecommunitymusicschool,amajorityofourfacultypossessadvanceddegreesandawealthofteachingexperience.Wearequalified,extremelydedicatedteacherswhohaveservedprofessionallyoncollegeandconservatoryfaculties,andareactiveperformersandcomposers.Itisourgoaltonurturetheartisticpotentialofeverystudent,whethermusicservesasvocationoravocation.Instrumentalinstructiongenerallybeginsatage7.Voiceinstructiongenerallybeginsatage12.
YOUNGARTISTS(Ages13andup)Wealsoofferanacceleratedprogramforseriousstudentswithcollegiateandprofessionalaspirations.Masterclasses,competitions,solorecitalsandfestivalspreparestudentstotakethestagewithpoiseandconfidence.Auditionrequired.
ONLINELESSONSANDCRITIQUESOnlinelessonsareavailableforadvancedpianistsandchurchmusiciansaswell.
Wealsoofferonlinecritiquesformusicianspreparingforauditionsorcompetitionsforaone-timefeeof$40.Youmayuploadyour15-minutevideoprogramviaourWebsiteandwillreceiveawrittencritiquewithintwoweeksofsubmission.
“Live,”interactive30-minutecritiquesareavailableforaone-timefeeof$50.
PRESCHOOLCLASSESYoungerstudentsmayenrollintwospecializedprogramsofinstructionfocusingondevelopingthewholechild.MajestyMusicAcademyisproudtopresenttwoall-newprogramstotheGreenvillearea:
WUNDERKEYS®(AGES4TO5)Anencouraging firstexperience inpiano lessons isvital toyourchild’s futuremusicalenjoyment.OurWunderKeysprivateandpartner lessonsprogramisspecificallytailoredtotheveryyoungpianistwithimaginativegames,fingerplayandafoundationalunderstandingofpianoplaying.Parentalinvolvementinpracticingisnecessary.Giveyourchildapositive,engaging,andfunheadstartinmusic,mathandlife.
30-minutesessions..............................................$112/mo
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KINDERFLUTE™(AGES4TO8)Lovingmusicandlearningtoplaythefluteareonlythebeginning.Youngerstudentswillflourishinourexciting,innovativeprogramexclusivetotheGreenvillearea.Thisaward-winning,systematicapproachincorporatesgroupplay,musicgames,movementactivities,andawell-roundedcurriculumtodevelopimpeccabletone&technique.NoinstrumentsareneededforyourtwoFREEintroductoryclasses.
Mrs.AmandaBarrett..........Wednesdaysat11am
60-minute(10weeklysessions)................$62.50/mo
ADULTGROUPINSTRUCTIONWeoffersemi-privatelessonsandgroupstudyforbeginnersinguitarandvoice,aswellasthemostofthestandardorchestralinstruments.Wealsoofferpartnerpianolessonsforadultswishingtostudyduetsandduos.Enjoyarelaxing,inspirationaleveningofbeautifulmusic-makingwithfriends.Oursemi-privatelessonsandsmallerclassesforadulthobbyists(ages16+)aretheperfectrespitesfromthepressuresofyourday.WerecommendPecknelMusic,BernhardtHouseofViolins,andMusicalInnovationsforinstrumentrentalsandpurchase.
Ages16andupBEGINNINGVOICETaraSolomon..............................Mondaysat5pmBEGINNINGVIOLIN&VIOLABeccaGrove................................Mondaysat5:30pm
BEGINNINGPERCUSSIONRobSchoolfield...........................Mondaysat6pm
BEGINNINGGUITARDr.RajeshGandhi.......................Mondaysat7pm
ELEMENTSOFCONDUCTINGDr.BethEubank...................Tuesdaysat5:45pm
BEGINNINGWOODWINDSAlexFields.............................Tuesdaysat6:45pm
BEGINNINGTRUMPETDanKirsop............................Tuesdaysat7:30pm
45-minute(12weeklysessions)........................$95/mo
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ACADEMICCALENDAR
SeeMajestyMusicAcademy.comforourmostcurrentMMAcalendar.OurFallTermbeginsthedayafterLaborDay.
OurSpring,SummerandFallTermsare14weekseachincludinglessons,performanceclasses,andourannualrecital.Studentswillreceiveaminimumof13lessons,oneperformanceclass,andonerecitaleachterm.Otherperformanceopportunitiesincludeweeklystudioclasses,studiorecitals,communityperformances,festivals,competitions,andmore.Extralessonsandweeklystudioclassesareavailableforanadditionalfee.Asamplereferencecalendarisavailablebelow.
MMA2017―2018TermDatesFallTerm...............................Sept.5–Dec.15SpringTerm............................Jan.8–April21SummerTerm.....................April23-Aug.3MMAHolidaysLaborDay......................................Sept.4FallBreak..................................Oct.19-20ThanksgivingBreak..................Nov.22-24WinterBreak......................Dec.21-Jan.1EasterHoliday(GoodFriday)..Mar.30-Apr.1SpringBreak................................April2-6MemorialDayBreak..........May28–June1IndependenceDay...........................July4
SummerTerm:14WeeksAminimumof7weeks’summerstudywillreserveyourplacefortheFallTerm.Weencourageourstudentstostudyeveryweekthattheyareathomeinthesummer,takingadvantageofamorerelaxedschedule.Studentsoftenmakesignificantprogressduringsummertime.Lessonpackagesareavailable
onaproratedbasis.Summerlessonschedulesmaybemadeincooperationwithyourteacher,choosingmutuallyconvenientlessondates.
Therearenosummermake-uplessons.
FACILITIESPROTOCOL
MajestyMusicAcademyiscommittedtopremiermusicinstructionforstudentsofallagesandabilities.Wecreateacultureofexcellence.Pleaseobservethefollowingpatronguidelinestoensureapositivelearningenvironmentforall:
1. Nooutsidefood(includingchewinggumorcandy)orbeveragearepermittedatMajestyMusicAcademy.Pleaseeatmealsorafter-schoolsnackspriorarrivingon-site.MMAisasmoke-free,alcohol-free,drug-freezone.
2. AllstudentsmustwashtheirhandsuponenteringMMApriortouchingourpianos.Fingernailsaretobekeptshort.Restroomswithsinksarelocatedintherearhallcornernearthedrinking
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fountain.Studentsshouldusetherestroomandwashtheirhandsbeforesessionsastheywillnotbeexcusedtodosoduringaclassorlesson,exceptforemergencies.
3. Parentsandguardiansarewelcometoattendanylessonwiththeirchild.Friends,siblings,andotherrelativesshouldmakeplanstowaitquietlyelsewhere.Pleasesilenceallcellphonesandelectronicdevices.OurlobbyhasfreeWi-Fiandcomfortableseatingforthosechoosingtowaitquietlyon-site.StudiosareavailableforourMMAsessionsonly—notforstudentpracticeorguestuse.Patronsshouldalsorefrainfromhandlingormovingfurniture,instruments,musicequipment,thepersonalbelongingsofourstaff,orinstructionalmaterials.
4. Aparentorguardianmustaccompanystudentsundertheageof12toandfromthestudioforhis/herlesson.Childrenaretoremainwiththeirparentorguardianuntilthechildiswiththeinstructorfortheirlesson.Childrenaretobedroppedoffandpickedupinatimelymanner.MajestyMusicAcademyisnotliableforstudentsbeforeoraftertheirlessontime.Nochildmaybeleftunattendedonourpremises.
5. ParkingisavailableinfrontofourbuildingalongWadeHampton.Pleaseavoidparkingintheveterinarylotadjacenttoourpropertyoracrossthestreet.Thoseparkingoff-sitearesubjecttotowingattheowner’sexpense.
6. Sessionswillbeginandendontime,regardlessofthetimestudentsarrive.Anytimemissedduetostudenttardinessisforfeitedbythestudent.Arrivingontimeavoidsencroachingonotherstudents’lessontimesandshowsrespectfortheinstructor.Allstudentsdeservethefullbenefitoftheirindividuallessontimes.Professionalcourtesydictatesthatstudentsnotifytheirinstructoriftheyarerunninglateorlethim/herknowinadvancewhenplanningtomissasession.Studentsarrivinghabituallylatewillforfeittheirlessontimeinourschedulewithoutrefund.
7. Parentalinvolvementisvitaltothesuccessofpre-collegestudents.Studentswhoconsistentlyengageinqualitypracticetimemakethebestprogress.Parentsareencouragedtomonitorthepracticetimeoftheirchildren(see“Practice&Performance”below).Ourstudentsareexpectedtopracticedaily,MondaythroughSaturday,accordingtotherecommendationsoftheinstructor.MajestyMusicAcademyreservestherighttoterminatelessonsforthoseshowingaconsistentlackofcommitment.
8. Studentsareexpectedtobringallinstructionalmaterials—includingscores,books,assignmentnotebook,handouts,pencil,metronome/tuner,(andinstrumentforinstrumentalists)—eachweektolessonintheirMajestytote.Weeklyprogressasaresultofconsistentpractice,curiosity,commitmenttolessonsandperformances,andintentionalfocusisourMMAnorm.ItisdifficulttohaveaproductivelessonwhenstudentsfailtobringALLoftheirmaterials.
9. Studentsaretoaddresstheirinstructorrespectfullybyhis/herprofessionaltitle,suchas“Dr.,”“Miss,”“Mrs.,”or“Mr.”Sessionetiquetteofourhighlyqualifiedfacultyisprofessionallycongenial,expectant,andfullofdiscovery.Weexpectnolessofourstudents.MMAreservestherighttocancelanysessionwithoutrefundshouldastudentexhibitillmannersormisbehavior.
10. Teachersareundernoobligationtomakeuplessonsmissedbythestudent.Reschedulingwillnottakeplacewithadvancednotice.Outoffairnessandrespectforthefullschedulesofbothstudentsandourprofessionalteachingandperformancefaculty,lessonsmissedbystudentsareforfeited.Alltuitionandfeesarenon-refundable.Norefundswillbegivenforearlywithdrawal.Lessonspostponedbyinstructorswillberescheduledortaughtbyasubstituteinstructor
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beforetheendoftheterm.Ifateacherhasscheduledamake-uplesson,thetimehavingbeenagreeduponbythestudent(andparent),theteacherisundernoobligationtomakeupthislessonshouldthestudentbeabsent.
PRACTICE&PERFORMANCE
PRACTICING101Practicingdailycanbeoneofthemostjoyful,creative,freeing,andrewardingofactivities.Followtherecommendationsofyourinstructor.Yourteacherwillgivespecificsforeachfacetofyourassignment(theory,musicianship,technique,repertoire,etc.).Establishinggoodself-disciplinehabitsfrompracticingefficientlyputsoneontheroadtosuccess,bothinmusicandlife.Followingareafewproventechniques:
1. Goodpracticehabitsincludedisciplined,dailystudyatthesametimeeveryday.Generally,thebetteryoupractice,thebetteryouwillbecome.
2. Thelengthofdailypracticeforbeginnersshouldbeequaltotheweeklylessonlength.3. Yourpracticespaceisahaven.Itshouldbeclean,quiet,freeofdistractions(silencepeople,
pets,andelectronicdevices),andwelllit.Keepyourinstrumenttunedandmaintained:tuneyourpianoeverysixmonths.
4. Thinkqualityoverquantity.Ifyoufindyou’reunabletoconcentrate,takeashortbreak.5. Focus.Think.Prepare.Play.6. Practiceslowlyforaccuracy.7. Listenforbeautyofsound:thegestureisthesound.8. Thoughtfulrepetitionfocusingonaccuracyandeaseofmotionwillstrengthenyourmuscle
memory.9. Reviewyourteacher’snoteseveryday,bothintheassignmentbookandinyourmusicscore.
a. Alwaysahaveagoalinmindwhenplanningyourpracticesession.b. Isolateoneaspectofthemusicatatime―suchasfingering,articulation,expressive
markings,dynamics,phrasing,balancebetweenmelodyandaccompaniment,andrhythm.Layerconceptsasyoumastereachoneindividually.
c. Useametronomeforrhythmicsteadinessortobuildtowardsperformancetempo.d. Countaloudwhiletappingorclappingchallengingrhythms.Thenplaythemslowly
countingaloud.e. Playslowly,handsseparately.Thenplaytwiceasslowly,handstogether.f. Listenforclarityofpedal.g. Analyzetheformofyourpiece,notingsimilaritiesanddifferencesinpatterns.h. Divideandconquerinsmallsections.i. Listentoartisticrecordingsofyourpiecestohelpyoudevelopagoodsoundideal.
10. Keepapracticejournal.Recordyourpracticetime,notingwhatyouaccomplishedandwhatstillneedsattention.Reviewthesenotesalongwithyourteacher’snoteswhenbeginningyournextpracticesession.
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PARENTALGUIDANCE
MajestyMusicAcademysetsstudentsupforsuccess,bothinmusicandlife.Wepromoteanatmosphereofpositive,opencommunicationamongourstudents,parents,andfaculty.Youngerstudentswillneedsupervisionduringlessonsandpractice.Pleaseprovidemusicbooks,aworkingmetronome(manyappssuchasTempoforiPhoneareavailable),andothermaterials,asrequested.Checkyourtextsande-mailregularlyforMMAmessages.Developagoodrelationshipwiththeteacher,communicatingopenlyandfrequently.Providequalitylisteningmusicforyourchildtohelpthemdevelopabroadbackgroundandknowledgeofclassicalmusic.
Perfectpracticemakesperfect.Accuracyiskey.Watchforcorrectposture,handposition,fingering,supplewrists/shoulders,etc.Followtheinstructor’swrittenweeklyassignmentgoals.
Agoodpianoduetbench(suchasahydraulicliftbench)orproperinstrumentalmusicchair(suchasWenger)areamust.Footstoolsfordanglingfeetarerecommendedforlittleones.Singersandinstrumentalistswillneedamusicstand.Washyourchild’shandswithwarm,soapywaterbeforetouchingtheinstrumentandkeephis/herfingernailsshorttoensurepropertechniqueandhandposition.
Beencouragingtohelpyourchildstayfocusedandengaged.Providetime,positivesupport,anddisciplineforregularandconsistentpractice.Remindyourchildeverydaytopractice,asmanyyoungerstudentsmaynothavetheinitiativetodothisontheirown.Manystudentsfindthatrightafterschoolorjustbeforedinneraregoodtimestopractice.Somedividelongerpracticetimeinto“beforeschool”and“afterschool”sessions.Helpyourchildorganizehis/herpracticesessionbyreviewingthelessonassignmenttoensurereasonablepreparationforlessons.
Thedayofthelesson,besurethestudentarrivesearlywithallassignedlessonmaterialsandnailstrimmedshort,allowingplentyoftimeforhim/hertowashhandsandfocusforthelesson.ItisdifficulttohaveproductivelessonswhenstudentsfailtobringALLlessonmaterials.Studentsshouldusetherestroomandwashtheirhandsbeforesessionsastheywillnotbeexcusedtodosoduringaclassorlesson,exceptforemergencies.
Ifyourchildiscomingfromsportsoranotherphysicalactivity,pleaseseethathe/sheisdryofsweat(orhastakenashower),wearscleansocksandacleanshirt,andusesdeodorant.SnacksanddrinksshouldbeenjoyedbeforecomingtoMMA,asoutsidefood(includingcandyandchewinggum)andbeveragesarenotpermittedonourpremises.Furniture,musicequipment,instruments,andpersonalpropertyoftheMMAstaffarenottobehandledormoved.Patronsshouldwaitquietlyoutofrespectforongoinglessonsandsessions.Pleasedeactivateallcellphonesandelectronicdevicesuponenteringalessonorsession.
Pleasearrive30minutesearlyforrecitalsandstayuntilALLperformershaveplayed.DressyeveningorSundayattireisappropriate.See“PerformanceAttire”below.
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STUDENTRESPONSIBILITIES
Yourteacherwillgiveyouaweeklyassignmentwithpracticerecommendations.Reviewthisdailyandfollowtheinstructions.Askquestions.Practiceeveryday,keepingawrittenrecordinyourpracticejournal.
Getplentyofsleepthenightbeforeyourlesson.Eatwisely.Cometolessonswithyourassignmentwell-preparedandyourhandscleanwithfingernailstrimmedshortforpropertechniqueandhandposition.Bringallassignedmaterialssuchasyourassignmentnotebook,musicscores,theory/musicianship/techniquematerials,metronome,pencil,andotheritemsinyourMajestytotebag.Keepingyourmusicmaterialstogetherinyourtotethroughouttheweekwillpreventyourlosingthem.Arriveearly.Washyourhandsandusethebathroombeforecomingtolesson.Studentsshouldusetherestroomandwashtheirhandsbeforesessionsastheywillnotbeexcusedtodosoduringaclassorlesson,exceptforemergencies.
Ifyouarecomingfromsportsoranotherphysicalactivity,pleasetoweldryyourselfofsweat(ortakeashower),wearacleanshirtandcleansocks,andusedeodorant.SnacksanddrinksshouldbeenjoyedbeforecomingtoMMA,asoutsidefood(includingcandyandchewinggum)andbeveragesarenotpermittedonourpremises.Furniture,musicequipment,andinstruments—aswellaspersonalpropertyoftheMMAstaff—arenottobehandledormovedwithoutpermission.Pleasedeactivateyourcellphoneduringlessons.
PERFORMANCEOPPORTUNITIESMajestyMusicAcademyprovidesmanyavenuesforstudentstohonetheirperformanceskills:
• MMAAnnualSpringRecital• StudioRecitals• StudentRecitals• CommunityPerformances• MasterClasses• Competitions• Festivals• StudioClasses• PerformanceClasses• MusicSocialsforAdultHobbyists• Fieldtrips,specialevents,andmore....
PERFORMANCEATTIREPleaseplantoarrive30minutesearlyforMMArecitalsandstayuntilALLperformershaveplayed.DressyeveningorSundayattireisappropriate.
Performanceattireguidelines:• Onstagedressesforyoungladiesshouldhaveamodestneckline(avoidstraplessorlow-
cut),havesleeves(avoidsleeveless),andfallwellbelowthekneewhensitting.• Youngmenmayweareitherasuitandtie,sportscoatandtie,ortuxedo.• Preschoolersmayweardressyoutfits.
Performanceandstudioclassesarecasual,informaleventswhereregularschoolattireisappropriate.
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TUITION&BILLING
SeeMajestyMusicAcademy.comforourmostcurrentfeeschedule.
Weacceptonlinepaymentsonly.A2.75%processingfeeisappliedtoeachpayment.Allpaymentsarenon-refundable.
TUITION
PrivateLessons(14sessions)
30min(YoungBeginnersOnly) $119/mo
45min $164.50/mo
60min $217/mo
YoungArtists(14acceleratedsessions)
45min $189/mo
60min $248.50/mo
90min $357/mo
OnlineLessons(14sessions)
45min $164.50
60min $217/mo
90min $329/mo
OnlineCritiques
15minVirtualWrittenCritique $40
30min“Live”OnlineCritique $50
WunderKeys(Ages4–5) $112/mo
KinderFlute(Ages4–8) $64.50/mo
AdultEveningClasses(Ages16+) $95/mo
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CONVENIENTMONTHLYBILLING
MajestyMusicAcademyacceptsstudentsanytimeonarollingbasis.Weofferflat-ratemonthlybillingduringtheacademicyearandproratedmonthlybillingforsummerstudy.Tuitionisduethefirstofeachmonth.Alatefeeof$35/weekwillbeassessedforpaymentsnotreceivedbytheduedate.
PleaseNote:IfpaymentisnotreceivedwithinTWOWEEKSoftheduedate,lessonswillpauseandthelatefeeof$35willbecharged.Lessonswillresumeoncepaymentisreceivedinfull.
Tuitionisthesameforeachmonthoftheschoolyear.Theamountiscalculatedaccordingtothetotalnumberofsessionseachterm.TuitionrateswillbereviewedeachFallTermandadjustedasnecessary.
Tuitionisduepriorthefirstsessionofthetermandisbilledcontinuouslyonamonthlybasis.Ifastudentenrollsmid-monthaftersessionshavebegun,thatmonth’stuitionwillbeprorated.Norefundswillbemadeforearlywithdrawal.
Weacceptonlinepaymentsonly.Allpaymentsarenon-refundable.
Onceenrolled,foryourconvenience,yourcreditcardorbankaccountwillbeautomaticallydebitedaccordingtoyourelectedpaymentplan.MMAtuitionpaymentswillappearonyourmonthlycreditcard
orbankstatement.MMAstudentsareenrolledcontinuouslyuntiltheyletusknowotherwise.
Ourofficemustbenotifiedofanychangesinyourenrollmentinwriting30dayspriorthenextbillingcycle.Students(parents)areresponsiblefornotifyingourMMAofficewithupdatesinbillingand
accountinformation(namechange,mailingaddress,phonenumber,e-mailaddress,etc.)Students(parents)areresponsibleformeetingallpublisheddeadlines.
ADMINISTRATIVEFEEAnon-refundableadministrativefeeof$28/studentisdueatthebeginningofeachFall,SpringandSummerTerm.Thisfeeisassessedwiththefirstmonth’stuitionandcoversvenuerentalsandotherMMAamenitiesfortheterm.
OTHEREXPENSESAttherecommendationofyourteacher,thesewillbebilledonyourmonthlystatementasneedsarise:
• Musicandinstructionalmaterialsexpenses:$50andup• Entryfees:Additionalfeesforthosechoosingtoparticipateincompetitions,festivals,music
camps,invitation-onlyrecitals,masterclasses,andotherspecialmusicaloutingsandeventswillbebilledastheyoccur.
• StudioClass:Weeklypianostudioclassesareavailableuponrequestforanadditionalmonthlyfeeof$35.
• ExtraLessons:Studentsmaysignupforadditionallessons(beyondthe14termsessions)beforethestartofthefollowingterm.Simplydiscusswithyourteacherthenumberofadditionallessonsandinformtheofficeofthenumberoflessonsagreedupon.Wewillprorateyournextmonthlystatementaccordingly.
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REFUNDS
Fullrefundsincludingadministrativefeeswillbemadeincasesofinsufficientenrollmentthatresultsincancellationofaclass,groupactivityorworkshop.Nootherrefundswillbemade.
LATEPAYMENTSMajestyMusicAcademyreservestherighttochargeaweeklypenaltyfeeof$35ifapaymentforthestudent'scurrentbalancehasnotbeenreceivedbyitsduedate.PleaseNote:IfpaymentisnotreceivedwithinTWOWEEKSoftheduedate,lessonswillpauseandalatefeeof$35willbecharged.Lessonswillresumeoncepaymentisreceivedinfull.
INSUFFICIENTFUNDSA$25.00NSFfeewillbeassessedfordeclinedpayments.