Piano Academy

2012-2013 School Year

About the Piano Academy

• PRIVATE LESSONS

The Piano Academy is a program for beginners to advanced students.* Weekly instruction and master classes are offered at all levels. Students receive 12 weekly lessons and one master class per semester.

• COLLABORATIVE PIANO

In addition, Piano Academy offers weekly group meetings of Collaborative Piano Class, a course designed to prepare pianists for a variety of roles: accompanist for vocal and instrumental solo, choral group, or musical theater. Sessions focus both on sight reading and rehearsal technique and pair each pianist with a vocalist/string player. Listening, sight reading, score reading, and rhythm training are all integral components of the course. This course is recommended for students with at least 2 1/2 years of private study, or by teacher recommendation.

*Students with prior piano instruction should contact Karen Boe, the Director and Coordinator (see right for contact information).

Fees

12 private lessons per semester: $236

Collaborative Piano Class: $120

(45 minute group class for 12 weeks)

Note: Upon receipt of your child’s registration, the Coordinator will contact you to set up private lesson times.

Meeting Dates & Times For Piano Lessons

• PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons will be offered to all levels of students. Every student will receive 12 private lessons for each paid semester from October to December and from February to May.

Lessons will be arranged by the coordinator upon receipt of your registration. Please contact the coordinator directly if you have had previous piano instruction.

• COLLABORATIVE PIANO CLASS

A 45 minute group class held for 12 weeks. The class will meet on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 4:30 for intermediate and 4:45 to 5:30 for advanced-level students.

Insurance

Each camper will be covered by a limited accident insurance policy. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee. Precautions will be taken to prevent any accidents, and there will be camp health supervisors available. The insurance includes primary coverage up to $1000, secondary coverage up to $5000, and $300 maximum dental insurance. (Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for camp-related accidents only.)

Special Notice

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