Summer Programs

The Music School of Delaware is your place for summer fun, with lessons, camps, classes and workshops for children, teens and adults!


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Summer Programs 2010

Introduction

Wilmington Branch
•   Private Study
•   Early Childhood Music
•   Other Classes for the Young Child
•   For the Adult Musician
•   Composition
•   Instrumental Programs
•   Choral Arts Week
•   Acting

Milford Branch
•   Private Study
•   Early Childhood Music
•   Instrumental Programs
•   Class Piano

Calendars

Summer Policies & Information


Make MUSIC part of your summer!


The Music School of Delaware is your place for summer fun! Summer is the perfect time to explore new instruments, camps or programs. Take advantage of the flexible summer session to expand your own or your child’s musical horizons.

Register by May 1 for lessons, camps, workshops and classes and we’ll waive your processing fee—a $20 savings! Registration deadline is June 11 and space is limited, so please register early. Financial assistance is available; application forms for financial aid are due June 1.


HOW TO REGISTER

Register by May 1 and save $20!
•   Registration deadline is Friday, June 11, 2010.
•   Return completed registration form with full payment to the appropriate branch address.
•   A $20 nonrefundable Summer Processing Fee applies to all summer registrations in addition to tuition and materials fees. Fee is waived if participant registers and pays in full by May 1 for all lessons, camps, classes and/or workshops.
•   Full payment = Summer Processing Fee + Tuition + Materials Fee
•   Multi-camp discount: Enroll in more than one camp/class/workshop and get 20% off the lesser-priced camps/classes/workshops. (Does not apply to private lessons; discount is per student, not per family; does not apply to tuition already discounted by financial aid.)


STAY THE DAY!

Week of July 26, Children ages 6 to 8,Wilmington Branch
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   Instrumental Sampler
12:30-1:00 p.m.   Bagged lunch
1:00-3:00 p.m.   Kindermusik®—Tell Me a Tale
3:00-5:00 p.m.   Baby-sitting available for $10/hour per child, per day
TOTAL TUITION: $301.40 (includes multi-camp discount; does not include baby-sitting)
MATERIALS: $56 per student, $46 per sibling


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Wilmington Branch



PRIVATE STUDY

INSTRUMENTAL, SUZUKI ACADEMY & VOCAL LESSONS
All ages and levels (Music School faculty)
See calendar below for dates
Private instruction is offered in voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, organ, harpsichord, harp/Celtic harp, guitar, bass guitar and mandolin. A minimum of two hours of lessons is required in the eight-week summer session. Additional lessons may be scheduled at a rate of $32.82 per half hour. Lesson length varies and can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes long. (Suzuki Academy group classes resume in Fall 2010.)
TUITION: $131.25 for two hours (four half-hours) of private study

INSTRUMENT INTRODUCTION PROGRAM
All ages (Music School faculty)
See calendar below for dates
Has your child been curious to try out a new instrument? Want to add a little variety to your musical routine? Summer private lessons are a great way to explore a new instrument without a long-term commitment. Register by May 1 and receive $10 off the cost of private lessons on any instrument that you haven’t studied before. Currently enrolled and new students at both branches can take advantage of this program! Regular registration policies and summer private study schedules apply.
TUITION: $10 discount on private study rates (first two hours only)
MATERIALS: Contact the Registrar about instrument rentals

PRIVATE STUDY CALENDAR


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EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Featuring Kindermusik®

BUSY DAYS
6 weeks to 17 months, with adult (Music School faculty)
Wednesdays: June 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Set your baby’s day to classical music. With a little more Tchaikovsky in your "Twinkle, Twinkle" repertoire, you will discover new ways baby benefits from the classics as you develop an appreciation for the world’s most respected music. Through a unique blend of activities that includes massage, exercises, singing, creative movement, instrument exploration and literature, your baby’s development is stimulated and all of his/her senses engaged. Each lesson features activities and songs for the various places baby and parent go together — the store, the playground, the doctor and more. Materials include: board book, CD, instrument, poster.
TUITION: $52.75
MATERIALS: $29 per student, $21 per sibling

CREATURES AT THE OCEAN
18 months to 3½ years, with adult (Music School faculty)
Tuesdays: June 22, 29, July 13, 20, 27
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Ahoy there! Nautical themes and whimsical ocean creatures enhance and delight toddlers through music, crafts, instruments and more. "Five little seashells lying on the shore: Swish! Went the waves and then there were four." With dancing, singing and new instruments to explore, the fun never ends! Materials include: CD, story cards, instrument.
TUITION: $70.25
MATERIALS: $29 per student, $21 per sibling

FAMILY MUSIC FUN SAMPLER
18 months to 3½ years with adult (Music School faculty)
Thursdays: July 1, 15, 22, 29
10:00-10:45 a.m.
Experience the fun of the Musical Movers & Shakers curriculum! Drop in and pay for one class at a time or join us for all four. Each sample session has a different theme: "On the Farm," "In the Park," "On the Move" and "In the Kitchen." No materials needed.
TUITION: $10 per class, $5 for each sibling per class

CONFETTI DAYS!
3 to 5 years (Melinda Bowman)
Monday-Friday, June 21-25 OR July 12-16
9:30-11:00 a.m.
This celebration-packed music camp experience was inspired by observing children at play. Music is woven throughout the curriculum with movement, art, language, drama, play and storytelling to produce a tapestry of multi-sensory experiences for your child. Songs and activities have been selected to represent many of the ways children around the world celebrate the joy of childhood. Learn colors and sing the Spanish song "De Colores." Parent is present for the final 15 minutes of class. Materials include: CD, story kit, instrument.
TUITION: $105.25
MATERIALS: $34 per student, $24 per sibling

AROUND THE WORLD
5 to 7 years (Marjorie Ripsom)
Monday-Friday, July 12-16
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Take a trip around the world in five action-packed days! We will explore the music, instruments and cultures of Germany, Japan, Africa, England and Mexico. The activities are as varied as the countries we visit — from learning a polka in Germany to sending messages in Nigeria with "talking drums." This is an enlightening multicultural music experience for your child. Parent can join for the last 15 minutes of class.
TUITION: $140.50
MATERIALS: $7 per student

TELL ME A TALE
5 to 8 years (Music School faculty)
Monday-Friday, July 26-30
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Through storytelling, your child will develop an early awareness of rhythm, movement, singing and drama. Each lesson features a new tale from around the world, explored through multi-instrument and multicultural elements. It’s an around-the-imagination adventure of the greatest stories from Europe, Malaysia, South Africa and more. Materials include: book, CD, poster, instrument. Baby-sitting is available after the camp until 5:00 p.m. each day.
TUITION: $140.50
MATERIALS: $34 per student, $24 per sibling
BABY-SITTING: $10/hour per child, per day (3:00-5:00 p.m.)
STAY THE DAY!

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OTHER CLASSES FOR THE YOUNG CHILD

READY, SET, PLAY! — GROUP PIANO SAMPLER FOR KIDS
6 to 7 years (Joan Fasullo)
Monday-Friday, June 21-25
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Not sure if your child is ready to take piano lessons? Afraid to invest in a piano, only to discover your child’s interest was a passing phase? This daily class allows children to explore the piano through guided instruction in playing, music reading, composing and technique while having fun. Parents will receive a written evaluation of the child’s readiness to take piano lessons and are invited to attend the class on the last day. The student must be able to focus attention on teacher’s directions, maintain self-control and participate positively in all class activities.
REQUIREMENTS: Student must plan to attend all five one-hour classes.
TUITION: $110.25
MATERIALS: $6

INSTRUMENTAL SAMPLER
6 to 9 years (Music School faculty)
Monday-Friday, July 26-30
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Introduce your child to music study in this fun, five-day exploration of various instruments. Students, grouped by age, will have daily classes involving singing, theory games and introductory group lessons in flute, piano, voice and violin. Parents are encouraged to observe the class.
TUITION: $189
MATERIALS: $22 instrument rental
STAY THE DAY!

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FOR THE ADULT MUSICIAN

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE! — GROUP PIANO SAMPLER FOR ADULTS
Adults 18 years and up (Joan Fasullo)
Monday-Friday, June 21-25
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano? Here’s your chance to try it out without committing to a full year of lessons. The class will introduce you to reading music, expressive playing, technique and efficient practice skills and meets in the piano lab, where each student uses his/her own full-size digital piano. There are no strings attached, so don’t put it off any longer!
REQUIREMENTS: Phone interview with teacher prior to first class and regular access to a piano or full-size keyboard
TUITION: $183.75
MATERIALS: $6

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COMPOSITION

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE MUSIC, IMPROVISATION & COMPOSITION
9 to 12 years (Chuck Holdeman)
Monday-Friday, June 21-25, with performance on Friday at 9:30 a.m.
9:00-10:00 a.m.
In this introductory workshop, students will participate in improvisation and take first steps in composing, both in a group setting and individually. Music-reading ability and experience as an instrumentalist or singer is useful but not required. No previous composition experience is necessary. Compositions will be notated on paper and in music software. At the end of the week, parents and friends will be invited to a mini-performance including student improvisation and new tunes.
REQUIREMENTS: Phone interview with instructor prior to first class; older or younger students may be considered on an individual basis
TUITION: $105

DELAWARE YOUNG COMPOSERS WORKSHOP
13 to 18 years (Chuck Holdeman)
Monday-Friday, June 21-25, with performance on Friday
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Students will immerse themselves in the compositional process in a group setting with composer Chuck Holdeman. The workshop is open to students with any level of experience composing, including no experience, although music-reading ability is required, along with some competency as an instrumentalist or singer. Any style of music is acceptable. During the course of the workshop, each participant will compose a short piece that will be performed and recorded by the participants. The compositions will be written using music software when possible (instruction included). Sessions will include exercises in improvisation.
REQUIREMENTS: Phone interview with instructor prior to first class; older or younger students may be considered on an individual basis
TUITION: $210

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INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAMS

FLUTEFEST! featuring guest flutist Janet Arms
All ages (Dr. Lynne Cooksey, Janet Arms, Music School flute faculty)
Saturday, June 19
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Are you a flutist? Join flute faculty Dr. Lynne Cooksey in an all-day program dedicated to the flute. Participants will play in ensembles and participate in enrichment activities and master classes. Janet Arms, principal flutist of the New York City Opera Orchestra, will spend the day working with participants and performing in a special recital.
REQUIREMENTS: Bring a bagged lunch
TUITION: $78.75

YOUTH STRING CAMP
6 to 13 years (Music School faculty and special guests)
Monday-Friday, July 26-30, with concert on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This lively camp is designed for young string players (Suzuki or traditional) at the advanced-beginner level and up to support students’ weekly private lessons, offer fun summer learning in a different format and provide musical enrichment outside the academic year. Daily activities will include ensemble playing, master classes, technique classes, enrichment classes, music theory and ear-training. All students will be placed in appropriate classes based on age and experience.
REQUIREMENTS: Bring a bagged lunch daily
TUITION: $351.75
REPERTOIRE: Minimum requirements for participation are:
  Violin Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent, scales in G, D & A Major (2 octaves)
  Viola Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent, scales in D & G Major (1 octave) & C Major (2 octaves)
  Cello Suzuki Book 2 or equivalent, scales in D & G Major (1 octave) & C Major (2 octaves)
  Bass Suzuki Book 1 (late) or equivalent, scales in G, D & A Major (1 octave)

DELAWARE ORCHESTRAL & CHAMBER MUSIC INSTITUTE
12 to 16 years (Dr. Michael Larkin, Christina von Duyke, Melinda Bowman, Jennifer Crowell Stomberg, Music School faculty and special guests)
17 years and up may audition for Counselor Positions and Fellowships
Monday-Friday, July 19-23, with concert on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This comprehensive music camp will focus on orchestral and chamber music for advanced and intermediate string, woodwind, brass and percussion students. Students will participate in full orchestra rehearsals, sectional rehearsals, master classes and coached chamber music sessions, as well as movement sessions and special presentations by professional guest artists and ensembles. Lunch is provided daily. A placement audition is required for participation.
Counselor Positions (100% tuition remission) will be awarded to rising high school seniors and college freshmen by audition. Fellowships (including a small stipend) will be awarded to rising college sophomores and older by audition. All other students are eligible to audition for a select number of Leadership Scholarships (50% off tuition). Financial aid is available by application.
REQUIREMENTS: Students must audition by June 14 for general placement, Leadership Scholarships, Counselor Positions and Fellowships; call to schedule audition; younger students may be considered on an individual basis
TUITION: $425

SUMMER PIANO INSTITUTE, featuring guest pianist Hugh Sung
9 to 18 years (Lotus Cheng, coordinator; Music School faculty and special guests)
Monday-Friday, July 12-16, with performance on Friday
10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
In this workshop for advancing pianists, participants will work in solo and ensemble settings focusing on performance skills, musicianship and literature. Activities include private lessons, master classes, duo piano and duet rehearsals, coaching sessions and group classes. The week will begin with The Music School of Delaware Piano Competition and culminate in recital performances by all participants. Featured guest will be Hugh Sung, Curtis Institute faculty pianist.
REQUIREMENTS: Consent of the instructor; must register by June 11; bring a bagged lunch daily
TUITION: $355

The Music School of Delaware Piano Competition
REPERTOIRE CATEGORIES:
•   Selections from Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook and/or Wilhelm Friedemann Bach Notebook (up to 5 minutes)
•   Classical sonatinas (one or more movements; up to 7 minutes)
•   Chopin nocturnes (up to 10 minutes)

RULES:
•   All competition participants must register by June 11
•   Each contestant can enter in one repertoire category only
•   All music must be memorized; an original copy of the music must be provided for the judge(s)
•   Prizes will be awarded in two age categories: 9 to 12 years and 13 to 18 years (age as of July 16, 2010)
•   Judge(s)’ decision is final
•   If only one contestant applies in a category, the judge(s) may decide not to award a prize, but the contestant will be allowed to represent the category in the final recital

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CHORAL ARTS WEEK

SING JOYFULLY! A TREBLE CHORAL & ARTS CAMP
7 to 12 years, unchanged voices (Marybeth Miller, Music School faculty and special guests)
Monday-Friday, June 28-July 2, with concert on Friday
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This camp for children with unchanged voices focuses on choral performance and healthy singing techniques, enriching the experience with other fine arts. Along with choral singing and rehearsals, students will participate in music theory and ear-training, drama, visual arts and dance/movement activities each day. Campers will join the older students from Summer Sing for Young Adults for certain activities throughout the week, and special guests of interest to the young singer will be featured daily. The week will culminate in a combined performance with the Summer Sing for Young Adults camp on Friday afternoon.
REQUIREMENTS: Consent of the instructor; children must be able to read words; bring a bagged lunch daily
TUITION: $295

SUMMER SING FOR YOUNG ADULTS
13 to 18 years (Dr. Michael Larkin, Music School faculty and special guests)
Monday-Friday, June 28-July 2, with concert on Friday
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This camp for young adults focuses on choral and vocal performance while reinforcing healthy and proper vocal technique. In addition to daily full choral rehearsals, other activities include group voice lessons, sectional rehearsals and drama and movement sessions. Special guests of interest to young adult singers will entertain and teach daily. The week will culminate with a combined performance with the Sing Joyfully! camp on Friday afternoon.
REQUIREMENTS: Consent of the instructor; bring a bagged lunch daily
TUITION: $295

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ACTING

DRAMA & MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
12 years and up, adults welcome! (Allan Carlsen, Marian Johnson-Healy)
Monday-Friday, June 21-25, with performance on Friday
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This workshop for students with all levels of experience coaches participants in the successful preparation for a dramatic and/or musical theatre audition. Sessions in large and small groups include how to choose and prepare an audition, how to warm up, how to develop a character and how to audition with confidence. Activities include monologue and scene work, an acting class, improvisation, theatre games and vocal training. The week will culminate on Friday afternoon in a performance for family and friends, in which each student will perform on stage.
REQUIREMENTS: Placement interview with instructor; bring a bagged lunch daily
TUITION: $267.75

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Milford Branch



PRIVATE STUDY

INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL LESSONS
All ages and levels (Music School faculty)
See calendar below for dates
Private instruction is offered in voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, guitar, bass guitar and mandolin. A minimum of two hours of lessons is required in the eight-week summer session. Additional lessons may be scheduled at a rate of $22.32 per half hour. Lesson length varies and can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes long.
TUITION: $89.25 for two hours (four half-hours) of private study

INSTRUMENT INTRODUCTION PROGRAM
All ages (Music School faculty)
See calendar below for dates
Has your child been curious to try out a new instrument? Want to add a little variety to your musical routine? Summer private lessons are a great way to explore a new instrument without a long-term commitment. Register by May 1 and receive $10 off the cost of private lessons on any instrument that you haven’t studied before. Currently enrolled and new students at both branches can take advantage of this program! Regular registration policies and summer private study schedules apply.
TUITION: $10 discount on private study rates (first two hours only)
MATERIALS: Contact the Milford Branch Office Manager about instrument rentals

PRIVATE STUDY CALENDAR


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EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Featuring Kindermusik®

PEEKABOO, I LOVE YOU!
6 weeks to 17 months, with adult (Joyce Sterling)
Tuesdays: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10:45-11:30 a.m.
You and your baby will learn new songs, lullabies and ways to say "I love you" using touch, Mother Goose rhymes, literature books and chants. Activities include instrument play, American Sign Language and special parent-baby dances that stimulate baby’s eyes, body and mind. Materials include: board book, CD, duck wash mitt, duck Gertie ball.
TUITION: $52.75
MATERIALS: $29 per student, $21 per sibling

BUSY DAYS
6 weeks to 17 months, with adult (Joyce Sterling)
Tuesdays: July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3
10:45-11:30 a.m.
Set your baby’s day to classical music. With a little more Tchaikovsky in your "Twinkle, Twinkle" repertoire, you will discover new ways baby benefits from the classics as you develop an appreciation for the world’s most respected music. Through a unique blend of activities that includes massage, exercises, singing, creative movement, instrument exploration and literature, your baby’s development is stimulated and all of his/her senses engaged. Each lesson features activities and songs for the various places baby and parent go together — the store, the playground, the doctor and more. Materials include: board book, CD, instrument, poster.
TUITION: $52.75
MATERIALS: $29 per student, $21 per sibling

CREATURES AT THE OCEAN
18 months to 3½ years, with adult (Joyce Sterling)
Tuesdays: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
9:45-10:30 a.m.
OR Thursdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1
6:00-6:45 p.m.
Ahoy there! Nautical themes and whimsical ocean creatures enhance and delight toddlers through music, crafts, instruments and more. "Five little seashells lying on the shore: Swish! Went the waves and then there were four." With dancing, singing and new instruments to explore, the fun never ends! Materials include: CD, story cards, instrument.
TUITION: $52.75
MATERIALS: $29 per student, $21 per sibling

ZOO TRAIN!
18 months to 3½ years, with adult (Joyce Sterling)
Tuesdays: July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3
9:45-10:30 a.m.
OR Thursdays: July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5
6:00-6:45 p.m.
Children love to go to the zoo! What excitement to see the many animals, hear their sounds, ride the train around the park and take a turn on the carousel before picnicking on a summer day! Can you stomp like an elephant, roar like a lion or jump like a monkey? Through songs, finger-plays, movement, dance, listening to sounds, instrument exploration and story time, your child will explore music while fostering blossoming language and social skills. Materials include: book, CD, instrument.
TUITION: $52.75
MATERIALS: $29 per student, $21 per sibling

CONFETTI DAYS!
3 to 5 years (Joyce Sterling)
Tuesdays: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
6:00-6:45 p.m.
This celebration-packed music camp experience was inspired by observing children at play. Music is woven throughout the curriculum with movement, art, language, drama, play and storytelling to produce a tapestry of multi-sensory experiences for your child. Songs and activities have been selected to represent many of the ways children around the world celebrate the joy of childhood. Learn colors and sing the Spanish song "De Colores." Parent is present for the final 15 minutes of class. Materials include: CD, story kit, instrument.
TUITION: $52.75
MATERIALS: $34 per student, $23 per sibling

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INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAMS

SUMMER GARAGE BAND 101
13 to 17 years, intermediate/advanced guitar, bass & drums (Brian McDaniel)
Mondays: June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16
6:00-7:00 p.m., with performance on August 16 at 7:30 p.m.
This weekly class will introduce students to playing rock music and rehearsing and performing with others, with an emphasis on playing and working out songs together. Students are encouraged to bring MP3s of songs that they would like to learn. The class will culminate with a casual performance for family and friends. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of three guitars, one bass and one drum set; additional sections will be added if necessary.
REQUIREMENTS: Younger students may be considered on an individual basis
TUITION: $89.25
MATERIALS: To be purchased by student

BEGINNING STEEL BAND
14 to adult (Michelle Peters)
Monday-Friday, August 16-20
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Spend a week with the sounds of the tropics! In this steel drum ensemble camp, students will learn about the history of the steel drum or "pan" and perform traditional styles, including soca, calypso and reggae. Students will have the opportunity to learn to play the different types of drums, including lead, double tenor, cellos and bass. No musical background is required.
TUITION: $90

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CLASS PIANO

READY, SET, PLAY! — GROUP PIANO SAMPLER FOR KIDS
6 to 7 years (Albert Pinkerton)
Monday-Friday, June 21-25
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Not sure if your child is ready to take piano lessons? Afraid to invest in a piano, only to discover your child’s interest was a passing phase? This daily class allows children to explore the piano through guided instruction in playing, music reading, composing and technique while having fun. Parents will receive a written evaluation of the child’s readiness to take piano lessons and are invited to attend the class on the last day. The student must be able to focus attention on teacher’s directions, maintain self-control and participate positively in all class activities.
REQUIREMENTS: Student must plan to attend all five one-hour classes.
TUITION: $70
MATERIALS: $6

CLASS PIANO FOR ADULTS — ABSOLUTE BEGINNER
Adults 18 years and up (Albert Pinkerton)
Wednesdays: June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Perfect for the adult who has always longed to play the piano, this class is designed especially for those with little or no musical experience. Here is your chance to try the piano without having to commit to a full year of lessons. The class places strong emphasis on fluent reading, secure rhythm, controlled technique and expressive performance. Students play music from the very first lesson!
REQUIREMENTS: Telephone interview with instructor; daily access to a piano and time for regular practice
TUITION: $89.25
MATERIALS: To be purchased by student

CLASS PIANO FOR ADULTS I
Adults 18 years and up (Albert Pinkerton)
Mondays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2
7:30-8:30 p.m.
This class is for those with the beginning foundations of keyboard skills and places strong emphasis on fluent reading, secure rhythm, controlled technique and expressive performance.
REQUIREMENTS: Telephone interview with instructor; daily access to a piano and time for regular practice
TUITION: $89.25
MATERIALS: To be purchased by student

CLASS PIANO FOR ADULTS II
Adults 18 years and up (Albert Pinkerton)
Mondays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2
6:30-7:30 p.m.
This class is designed especially for those with basic piano skills including reading treble and bass clefs and understanding basic rhythms, chords and scales (C, G, F). The class places strong emphasis on fluent reading, secure rhythm, controlled technique and expressive performance. Theory, sight-reading, harmonization, improvisation and ensemble activities may also be addressed, as well as the instruction of the development of efficient practice skills.
REQUIREMENTS: Telephone interview with instructor; daily access to a piano and time for regular practice
TUITION: $89.25
MATERIALS: To be purchased by student

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Calendars


PRIVATE STUDY


WEEK-LONG CAMPS & WORKSHOPS


ONCE-A-WEEK CAMPS & CLASSES


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Summer Policies & Information


HOW TO REGISTER
•   Registration deadline is Friday, June 11, 2010.
•   Return completed registration form with full payment to the appropriate branch address.
•   A $20 nonrefundable Summer Processing Fee applies to all summer registrations in addition to tuition and materials fees. Fee is waived if participant registers and pays in full by May 1 for all lessons, camps, classes and/or workshops.
•   Full payment = Summer Processing Fee + Tuition + Materials Fee
•   Multi-camp discount: Enroll in more than one camp/class/workshop and get 20% off the lesser-priced camps/classes/workshops. (Does not apply to private lessons; discount is per student, not per family; does not apply to tuition already discounted by financial aid.)

ENROLLMENT
Enrollment in all courses is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and must be secured by paying tuition and fees in full. The Music School reserves the right to cancel camps/workshops/classes due to insufficient enrollment.

TEACHER ABSENCE
Lessons missed due to teacher absence will be made up but are to be scheduled directly with the teacher. The Music School reserves the right to provide a refund in lieu of a make-up lesson at its sole discretion.

STUDENT ABSENCE
There are no make-ups or refunds for missed lessons or classes due to student absence or for early withdrawal.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
•   Before June 1, 2010: Full tuition and materials fees will be refunded. $20 nonrefundable Summer Processing Fee will not be refunded.
•   After June 1, 2010: No refund of any amount will be made. Please contact the appropriate branch to cancel/withdraw.

SPECIAL NEEDS/DISABILITIES
The Music School of Delaware serves many people with special needs and developmental or physical disabilities. When registering, those with special needs or circumstances are asked to volunteer pertinent information so that the best placement can be made for the student. The Music School facilities are ADA compliant. The Wilmington Branch has an elevator that permits easy access to the second floor.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Music School of Delaware administers a financial assistance program intended for families who have restricted financial circumstances. Financial Aid Application Forms are available at the front desk of either branch. The due date for completed Financial Aid Application Forms, with the required supporting documentation, is June 1, 2010, for summer 2010 and academic year 2010-2011 programs. Families requesting aid must submit a Financial Aid Application Form with supporting documentation for any year in which aid is being requested, even if they have received aid in the past. However, families who are awarded financial aid for the summer do not need to reapply for the fall.


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