Sample Schedule 2012 - 2013

Oct. 17 First private lesson 3:45 - 4:30 pm Oct. 31 Group Lesson 4 to 5 pm (No private lesson the week of Group Lessons) Nov. 1 Fall Recital 11 am at Evergreen Commons in Holland Dec. 19 Christmas music at Royal Park, Zeeland Second Semester Jan. 9 Lessons resume Feb. 13 Group Lesson 3 to 4 pm Apr. 3 Spring Vacation No Lesson May 11 Ensemble Festival in Muskegon May 29 Final Lesson - Group 4 to 5 May 30 Spring Recital - Trinity Church 712 Apple Ave. Holland 7 pm Tuition $100.00 - Monthly payment due for 45 minute lessons at the first lesson of each month Acquisition of Music The cost of new music will include tax and shipping and will be recorded in the students assignment book.

Important Information Optional Opportunities March 16, 2013 Student Achievement Testing (S.A.T.) is offered by the Michigan Music Teachers Association (MMTA) at Hope College. More information will be available to students who are interested and qualify. Piano Clubs at Hope College will be on Friday Nov. 16, Jan 25 and Mar 1. A brochure will be sent home with more information including a registration slip. Autumn and Christmas Recitals Ensemble Festival in Muskegon Summer Semester in June and July Canceled Lessons There will be make-ups within two weeks of an excused missed lesson. Non-Emergency cancellations and no shows will count as a paid lesson with no make-ups. Practice Policy Start practicing as soon as possible after the lesson. Spend time practicing every day, not just a day or two before the lesson. Practice slowly at first. Emphasize quality and accuracy. For best results, set aside a specific time to practice each day. Read and follow the assignment carefully to be prepared. Practicing two shorter sessions per day is a good idea. Be sure the practice room and music rack are well lighted. To concentrate, stay free from distractions that include TV, family and friends. Weekly practice minutes will be totaled and initialed by a parent. Prizes will be awarded throughout the year for a combination of practice totals, special performances and memorized songs. Bring an assignment notebook with pockets and all necessary lesson books to each lesson. Remember short fingernails! Please e-mail or call me if you have any questions. your child deserves to have an enjoyable and successful musical experience. Mrs. Lavonne Vande Wege Member MMTA & MNTA auntlavonne@yahoo.com 772-

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