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| Mission
Statement
Cherry Valley
Music students are provided the highest level of musical and technical
instruction in a patient, creative and encouraging atmosphere. Through
conscientious study and practice, students can achieve a love and appreciation
for music that will give lifelong pleasure and satisfaction. Music is
an expression of life. Having the ability to express oneself through music
and passing it on to others is a precious gift!
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| Private
Instruction
- Weekly
private lessons are offered to beginning students as well as advanced.
- The school
year is divided into two semesters, beginning in September and ending
in June.
- Tuition
includes:
- one
private lesson per week
- an
integrated Music Theory Progrm
- an
integrated Musicianship Program
- eight
Performance Classes, including two “Open” Classes
- a
formal Studio Recital held in a community performance space
- opportunities
for participation in national, state and local music teachers' associations'
recitals, chamber music festivals and competitions
- access
to the CherryValleyMusic.Com
website
- summer
students may participate in a special summer recital
- Tuition
is billed in ten (five per semester) equal monthly installments
unless you prefer to pay the entire amount at the start of each semester.
- Tuition
does not include the cost of music and other materials.
- Please
call for current tuition rates.
- 45 minute
private lessons are recommended for beginning students.
- 60 minute
private lessons are recommended for those who have studied four years
or more, or who show exceptional musical advancement and ability.
Tuition
will be raised annually.
Payment
is made upon receipt of my statement and is due on or before the first
lesson of each month. Checks should be made payable
to Molly Stier.
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| Performance
Classes
Performance
Classes offer opportunities for gaining confidence in performing,
hearing others perform, learning how to offer and receive constructive
critiques, and studying music history and literature in a supportive group
setting.
Open
Performance Classes: The final Performance Class of each semester
(in January and June) is open to parents, thus encouraging all students
to work consistently throughout the school year.
Please see
Calendar for Performance Class dates. |
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| Performance
Class audience at Brooke Grove.
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| Recitals
A formal
recital offers a tangible incentive for perfecting skills and sharing
music with an appreciative audience. Our March recital, held in a community
performance space, includes keepsake programs, award certificates, and
a reception.
Every student
may participate; however, those students who do not prepare or progress
adequately will not be permitted to participate.
A special
summer recital is held for students who attend four or more summer lessons.
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| General
Calendar
Our school year, from September through June, is divided into two semesters.
Please see the Calendar for
exact dates.
Lessons are
not scheduled during the Montgomery County Public schools' scheduled holidays
of Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, Memorial Day or Labor
Day.
Lessons
will be held on the various Monday holidays through out the year,
i.e. Yom Kippur, Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day,
etc. If you must reschedule due to religious observances, please give
advance notice. You may be eligible for a make up lesson.
Summer Lessons
in June, July and August are scheduled on an individual basis. Students
are encouraged to continue lessons through out the summer. Days and lesson
times are flexible.
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| Music
and Materials
Students
will receive necessary music and materials. The cost will be included
in the monthly statement.
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| Missed
Lessons
- Each
student is limited to one make up lesson per semester.
- Make-up
lessons are not cumulative, i.e. if you don't use your make-up the first
semester, you can't have two at the end of the second semester.
- 24 hours
notice of a cancellation is required.
- There
are no refunds and no credits for missed lessons.
- I will
not make up multiple lessons missed for play rehearsals, talent shows,
sports practice, games, travel, etc.
Lesson
Trading Program
- When a
conflict is unavoidable, you may be able to trade your lesson with another
student during the week. See the Studio Schedule
and consult your printed copy of the Student Directory for telephone
numbers. You are responsible for "making the trade."
- Lessons
missed by me will be rescheduled.
Snow
Cancellation Policy
- Let
common sense rule!
- If Montgomery
County schools are closed, but the snow amounts to little or melts by
lesson time, you may still have your lesson.
- Please
call to confirm whether or not the Studio will be open.
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| Other
Performance Opportunities
- Since
I am a member of the National, Maryland State and Montgomery County
Music Teachers Associations, various performance opportunities are available
to my students throughout the year.
- I will
recommend students who are ready to participate in these special events.
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| Dismissal
Policy
- A student
may be dismissed for non-payment, excessive absences, lack of progress
or unacceptable behavior.
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| Studio
Guidelines
It is a privilege
to attend music lessons in a quiet, pleasant atmosphere with easy access
to musical resources, teaching aids and recordings. The following guidelines
are necessary in order to maintain the integrity of my studio and to provide
a peaceful, positive teaching and learning space for myself and for my
students.
- Due
to insurance and zoning restrictions, only the student(s) attending
and one parent or guardian may enter at a time. Only siblings who have
back-to-back lessons may wait quietly in the designated waiting area.
- If you
are a parent with a beginner and you have been invited to sit in on
their lessons, it is vital that you do not interrupt the lesson. Comments
are welcomed after the lesson.
- Do
not bring food or drink.
- If you
must use the telephone, please ask first.
- Drop
off and pick up children on time. On
lesson days, please pull down to the very end of the driveway so that
your child will know you have arrived. On Performance
Class days, be considerate of the large number of vehicles involved
and do not block the driveway or neighboring driveways.
- Though
crayons and paper are provided to students who must wait for brothers
and sisters to complete their lessons, it is strongly advised that each
child bring something interesting to keep them occupied.
Your cooperation
is appreciated!
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New
Student Inquiries
- At this
time, the studio is full.
What
happens now?
How
long will we have to wait?
- While
the studio has a very low turnover rate, things do happen! What is definite
is that each year returning students must register by August 1st. If
there are openings after that date, I consult the waiting list.
Don't
be discouraged!
- Most current
students have been on the waiting list.
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| Terms
and Conditions
- By
enrolling yourself or your child as a student of Molly Stier, you agree
to abide by the terms of this Studio Policy.
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