Friedlander Piano Studio Newsletter Fall 2011

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Contents:

·         Dates and fees for special events

·         Group listing and dates

·         Tuition

·         Studio Policy

·         Computer Room

·         Spring Break

DATES AND FEES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

¨       Preliminaries for Dorothy Sutton Festival, (for selected students only) held at West Chester University Sunday October 9, 2011 from 1:30 to 6.There is a non-refundable $16 fee per student. The theory tests are not given past 4:45. Students must receive the highest score possible and an 85 on the theory test to qualify for the DSPF in November.

¨       Fall recital for selected students Saturday October 15, 2011. Held at Unitarian Fellowship of West Chester, 501 S. High St. The fee is $10 per  family. Everyone is invited to attend.

•         Dorothy Sutton Festival: Saturday November 5, 2011 at Elizabethtown College. For qualifying students only $13 fee. Registration must take place immediately after preliminaries.

¨       Main Line Music Teachers annual Connie Murray Piano Festival Sat. March 10, 2012. Participation in this festival is expected by all students after the first year. Exceptions must be discussed with teacher. Non-refundable Fee: $13 per student.

¨       THE BIG SPRING RECITAL Saturday March 17, 2012. Everyone can participate in this. Fee per family $12. Held at Unitarian Fellowship of West Chester, 501 S. High St. West Chester.

GROUP DATES AND LISTS

Group Dates: Please observe they are on varied Saturdays in each month. September 17, October 8, November 19, December 17, January 21, 2011, February 18, March 3, April 21, May 19.

It is expected that students should make an effort to be at group lessons. This is an important part of their training and regular participation produces results.

Be aware that the student assignments in group are subject to change.

Group List: Group 1 9:30-10:00  Sophia, Katie, Alice Liu, James, Pat, Noah Bay, Mikaela, Sarah, Leaticia, Isaac, Jesse

Group 2: 10:00-10:30  Jonathan, Benedict, Alice Xiang, Julia, Kennedy, Zoe, Emily Yao, Isabelle, Abbey, Elizabeth, Serena, Nathan

Group 3 10:30-11:00 Noah Brown, Cyrus, Edward,  Max, Kaitlin, Allison, Radhika, Kevin, Felicia, Kristen, Clement, Avni, Emily Toal, R.J.

If your child’s name does not appear, please contact Mrs. Friedlander.

TUITION

Payments from August 29 till the end of May are made monthly. All students who attend school are expected to pay the tuition rate. The tuition is as follows: Half hour lessons $95, Forty five minute lessons $142, Hour lessons $190 due the first lesson of the month. Tuition payments will be accepted from September untill the last full week in May. First semester is from September till January. Second semester is from February till June. Each student is allowed 2 makeup lessons per semester. This means if you call in advance and we can schedule a makeup lesson this can only happen two times during each semester. Certain days during the school year will be set aside for those who still need makeup lessons. Please remember that any of the teachers are available for these lessons and you may not have your regular teacher. If you miss the makeup lesson there is no other time offered. Summer lessons and special consideration lessons will pay the per lesson rate. Please speak to Mrs. Friedlander if you need to make special arrangements.

STUDIO POLICY

The Friedlander Piano Studio provides high quality training in the study of music for the piano and violin. Everyone here is committed to making sure the students learn the most effective and musical way to play the piano and violin. This includes lessons in music theory and lead sheet reading. We give our best to our students and in return we expect regular practice and prepared lessons. We would like for the students to have clean hands and trimmed nails. Please make sure your child has a tuned instrument in good repair and ample time to practice daily without interruption from siblings the television, the computer, video games, or cell phone. If you need the name of a tuner/technician, please ask Mrs. Friedlander.

COMPUTER USE

There are two theory programs available for use before or after lessons in the office. Students who are beginning to read music are encouraged to make use of these. Music Ace is designed for younger children and moves at a slower pace. Alfred’s Essentials of Music is better suited for age 8 or 9 and above. This should be done in addition to the theory books used at lessons. Parents please help students keep track of their progress on all programs. It can be written in the notebook so the next session can begin where they left off. Also, please sit with your children while they are working on the computer to keep them on task.

SPRING BREAK

Since students come from a variety of school districts and private schools there is no regular spring break on the calendar. However, this year, a one week break from lessons is allowed for each student during their school break. Please let the studio know when that will be.