Newsletter :: January 2007

 

 

The Suzuki School is now renting our Large Teaching Room "A" to music therapist, Sandy Sebastian. Sandy has a thriving music therapy program and we think the work she does is an excellent complement to our Suzuki program.

 

Sat Jan 27 / Tues Jan 30: reminder that groups will NOT begin on these dates as several of our teachers will be teaching at out-of-town workshops. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Sat Feb 3 / Tues Feb 6: First day of our 5 week set of group lessons and chamber music. However, Sat morning cellos will now have to be rescheduled due to a commitment Linda has Sat Feb 3 at WLU. Cello Parents: we have 2 options, please let Linda know your preference. We can reschedule the Sat feb 3 groups to Mon Feb 5 at 5 pm and 6 pm or we can extend into Sat Mar 10.

Fri Jan 26, 7 pm: Solo Recital at Trinity Church - All Welcome. Please come and support our students. Admission is free.

Thurs Feb 8: Amanda and Greg Millar will be performing in Huntsville's 'A Little Night Music' series produced by Marion Haggart.

the week of Feb 12-16 is Parent's Week: This is a week set aside for teacher and parent discussion without the child present. Parents: please fill out the accompanying sheets and bring then to your child's lesson during this week. Some senior students will be asked to attend with their parent - check with your teacher. We have not had a Parent-only week for several years but all agreed it gives the teacher and parent a time to revisit goals and share observations about what works, motivates, etc. your child.

the week end of April 28-29: We have invited violinist, violist Carrie Reuning Hummel from Ithaca, New YOurk to Huntsville to conduct a workshop for our students. Please mark this date on your calendar now. carrie is a fantastic, experienced Suzuki teacher and it is an opportunity not to be missed. More to follow.

Fri May 4: Friday Night in Denim date has been changed to accommodate our workshop and chamber music schedule.

Other news: Congratulations to Ashley Hill who took her Grade 10 violin exam this month. Good luck to our Mozart Trio of Ashley, Laurel and Jesse who will travel to WLU for a day of chamber music coaching withte Penderecki quartet on Feb 3. And, Amanda has enrolled in teacher training this entire semester in Toronto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The School

Lessons

Each student will participate in:

• 36 private lessons per year
• 18 group lessons per year

a minimum of one solo recital

Fee Schedule

A registration form must be submitted each spring for the following September.

Lesson scheduling is done by the individual teachers and distributed over the summer.

Changes to individual lesson times must be submitted to the School in writing or e mail by September 1.

Fees for individual student lessons and group lessons are made out directly to the Director in the form of 10 post-dated cheques dated the first of each month.

An annual school membership fee, made out to the Huntsville Suzuki School, is deposited directly into the Suzuki School account.

Workshops, orchestra, chamber coaching, theory, masterclass sessions and/or
rehearsals, festival rehearsals and performances are not included.

Group Lessons

Group lessons are compulsory
Each student will receive:

18 groups per year, including the opening Play In (when applicable),
Christmas Group, Final Concert and Rehearsal.

Students absent from 2 group lessons, may be requested to withdraw from School.

New Students

New students will begin in either September or February of each year depending on teacher availability.

Perspective students are placed on a waiting list in the order in which their applications are received.

All interested parents are sent information about the school and encouraged to observe private and group lessons.

A new parents meeting is held prior to beginning lessons and a sizing session is arranged.

Parents are required to participate in a minimum of two new parents meeting in the fall.

Scheduling

Students will be assigned to their individual and group teachers by the Artistic Director.

Missed Lessons

Only ‘teacher canceled’ lessons will be made up (at a suitable time for both parties) or refunded. There is no refund for student canceled lessons. For regular ‘missed’ lessons, parents are encouraged to switch lesson times with another family.

Refund Policy Upon Withdrawal

School Fees are non refundable. Teacher Fees are refundable if a student withdraws before Feb 11t with 60 days notice.

Temporary Absence:

Students who are registered but must begin lessons after the opening in September or who are temporarily during the year, will be required to pay the regular fees to ensure a place for them in the schedule when they return.

Orchestra:

Students will be invited or asked to audition for orchestra, depending on the teaching policy as set out by the teachers. Orchestra membership is optional and requires an additional fee paid directly to the School.

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