DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL. The music faculty of the DAC has a commitment to quality and professionalism in teaching all students.

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1 DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL SUMMER 2006 WINTER/SPRING MUSIC LESSON PROGRAM The Durham Arts Council provides the opportunity for children and adults to participate in individual music instruction from beginning to advanced skill levels. Music lessons are offered currently offered in PIANO, HARP, VOICE, CELLO and FLUTE. COMING SOON: GUITAR, VIOLIN, CLARINET, BASS AND SAX. Weekly lessons with the DAC s outstanding faculty engages students on all levels, fostering a love of music and advancing personal skill levels in technique and musicianship, while encouraging creative expression. The DAC s music faculty is composed of experienced professional musicians and educators, trained at some of the country s finest music conservatories and universities. All instructors perform professionally, both as solo artists and with symphonies, chamber groups, opera companies and other music ensembles. The music faculty of the DAC has a commitment to quality and professionalism in teaching all students. DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL Spring Spring

2 Make Up Classes & Cancellations Students are expected to attend all lessons. Only one make up lesson per term is allowed for an individual lesson excused by the instructor due to illness or emergency. This lesson may be rescheduled with the instructor for the make up week following the semester. The instructor may elect to schedule this make up lesson at another time during the current term, if there is space available. There are no refunds or credits given for any other missed lessons. Notification of inability to attend a lesson may enable the instructor to use the time productively, but does not excuse payment for the contracted lessons. If a student must cancel a lesson he/she should call the DAC at least 24 hrs. in advance. If an instructor is absent for any reason, the instructor will schedule a make up time for the missed lesson either during the term if possible, or during the make up days at the end of the term. If an instructor is unable to make up your excused lesson or missed lesson due to instructor absence, then DAC will carry forward a credit on the student s account that may be applied toward the next semester s tuition. If the DAC cancels classes due to inclement weather or other emergency, instructors will arrange make up lessons or the student s account will carry forward a credit to next semester. Withdrawals & Refunds If a student elects to discontinue lessons during a term, the semester tuition is nonrefundable and nontransferable to a subsequent term, and tuition may not be transferred to another family member s account. There are two exceptions to this: 1. Credits carried forward from the previous semester for missed lessons due to instructor absence or lessons canceled by DAC due to inclement weather. 2. A new DAC music student may withdraw only after the first lesson. See New Student Registration for details. A student/parent may switch to another instructor and/or other instrument during the year by calling the DAC School office. As a courtesy, please give your current instructor 2 weeks' notice if you plan to make a change. Any lesson fees unused can be transferred to lessons with the new instructor. ADDITIONAL MUSIC LESSON POLICIES LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THIS BROCHURE. Music Lesson Policies MUSIC LESSON TUITION AND POLICIES The Music DAC is a not-for-profit, Lesson a regional Policies art center, and strives to provide high quality arts instruction, while keeping fees as low as possible. The DAC music lesson fees are comparable MUSIC LESSON to others in TUITION the Triangle AND area. To help us keep POLICIES costs and fees down, your cooperation The DAC is as a not-for-profit, our student is a expected regional art by center, paying and promptly strives for to your provide lessons. high quality The DAC arts provides two payment plans for your convenience. instruction, while keeping fees as low as possible. The DAC music lesson fees are comparable Allowing to others for in flexible the Triangle summer area. scheduling, To help us DAC keep offers costs 6-week and fees & 8-week down, your options cooperation for summer as our music student lessons. is expected Students by paying may choose promptly the for semester your lessons. length that The best DAC suits provides their two personal payment plans plans. for your Summer convenience. lessons do not have to fall on consecutive weeks, but must by scheduled in advance Allowing with for flexible the instructor. summer Please scheduling, consult DAC your offers instructor s 6-week summer & 8-week schedule options as for well summer before music registering, lessons. Students as tuition may cannot choose be the refunded semester after length the semester that best begins. suits their At personal the beginning plans. of Summer the summer lessons session do not have you must to fall register on consecutive for the session weeks, length but must of your by scheduled choice. in advance with the FALL instructor. AND WINTER/SPRING Please consult SEMESTER your instructor s TUITION summer schedule as well before registering, as tuition Based cannot on be one refunded 30-minute after lesson the semester per week begins. for 18 At weeks the beginning of the summer session you must $ register ($24 for the per session lesson length for an of 18 your week choice. semester) SUMMER TUITION Based FALL AND on one WINTER/SPRING 30 minute lesson SEMESTER per week TUITION for 6 weeks/8 weeks 6 Based Weeks on $ one 30-minute ($24 per lesson lesson per for week a 6 for week 18 weeks semester) $ ($24 per lesson for an 18 week semester) 8 Weeks $ ($24 per lesson for a 8 week semester) PROFESSIONAL RATE AND TEMPORARY RETURNING STUDENTS SUMMER TUITION Music professionals and temporary returning student (on college breaks, etc.), may, with the Based on one 30 minute lesson per week for 6 weeks/8 weeks permission of the instructor pay a per lesson rate for up to 3 lessons per semester of $ Weeks $ ($24 per lesson for a 6 week semester) per lesson. These lessons are only available if the instructor s schedule and facility space 8 Weeks $ ($24 per lesson for a 8 week semester) permits, and with instructor permission. CONVENIENT PROFESSIONAL PLANS RATE & AND TUITION TEMPORARY DISCOUNTS RETURNING STUDENTS The DAC offers two payment plans for your convenience. Music professionals PLAN A: Semester and temporary tuition may returning be paid student in full at (on the college time of breaks, registration, etc.), may, prior with to the permission of the instructor pay a per lesson rate for up to 3 lessons per semester of $28.00 per the first lesson. DAC can accept payment by cash, check, money order, or credit card (VISA or lesson. These lessons are only available if the instructor s schedule and facility space permits, MASTERCARD). Students who prepay tuition in full will receive a $24.00 discount on each and with instructor permission. semester s tuition (or a free lesson!) CONVENIENT PLAN B (installments): This PLANS plan requires & TUITION a 25% DISCOUNTS first installment of the full tuition for the semester prior to the first lesson, and then the tuition balance is automatically The DAC offers charged two payment in equal plans monthly for your payments convenience. to your credit or debit card. There is no fee for this service and you must have a credit card on file with the DAC. EXAMPLE: 18 PLAN week A: semester Semester tuition may be paid in full at the time of registration, prior to August the first 21 lesson. - $ DAC 25% can installment accept payment by cash, check, money order, or credit card (VISA or September MASTERCARD) $ Students 25% who installment prepay tuition in full will receive a $24.00 discount on each October semester s 21 - tuition. $ % installment November 21 - $ % installment Total $ PLAN 18 week B (installments): tuition paid This full plan requires a 25% first installment of the full FOR tuition MORE for INFORMATION the semester prior PLEASE to the CONTACT first lesson, and then the OR tuition jbell@durhamarts.org balance is automatically charged in equal monthly payments to your credit or debit card. There is no fee for this service and you must have a credit card on file with the DAC. EXAMPLE: 18-week semester August 21 $ % installment September 21 $ % installment October 21 $ % installment November 21 $ % installment Total $ week tuition paid in full FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OR jbell@durhamarts.org Spring

3 Durham Arts Council DAC Building/School Hours: 120 Morris St. Durham, NC M-Sat 9:00am 9:00pm Sunday 1:00pm 6:00pm Policies for Individual Music Instruction School M-Fri 9:30am 5:30pm Effective May 1, 2006 The DAC s music faculty is composed of experienced professional musicians and educators skilled and highly qualified in pedagogy and performance with a commitment to quality and professionalism. Lessons operate on an 18 week semester plan for FALL, WINTER AND SPRING sessions, and a 6 or 8 week semester for SUMMER. Tuition is based on one 30 minute lesson per week for the entire semester. There is a yearly, non refundable $25 registration fee in addition to program tuition. The music lesson program includes one 30 minute private lesson per week and one student/instructor recital per year. One-hour lessons may be arranged at the discretion of the instructor. 2007Calendar SUMMER 2007 SUMMER REGISTRATION APRIL 9 JUNE 8, 2006 AVOID THE RUSH BY REGISTERING EARLY SUMMER SEMESTER JUNE 11 JULY 20 (6 WEEKS) JUNE 11 AUGUST 3 (8 WEEKS) JULY 30 AUGUST 3, 2006 INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4, 2006 FALL 2007 FALL REGISTRATION JULY 9 AUGUST 17, 2006 RETURNING STUDENTS AVOID THE RUSH BY REGISTERING EARLY FALL SEMESTER AUGUST 20 DEC. 21 (18 WEEKS) DEC , 2007 LABOR DAY SEPT 3, 2007 THANKSGIVING NOV. 22 WINTER BREAK - DEC ,2007 JAN. 1, 2008 WINTER/SPRING WINTER/SPRING REGISTRATION DEC 18 JAN 5, 2007 RETURNING STUDENTS AVOID THE RUSH BY REGISTERING EARLY WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER JAN. 8 MAY 11, 2007 (18 WEEKS) MAY 14 19, 2007 MEMORIAL DAY MAY 28, 2007 MUSIC LESSON REGISTRATION All new and continuing students must register each semester with the DAC school office. A student will not be considered enrolled in the program and lessons may not begin until registration is completed and full payment or payment arrangements are made with the DAC School. Each student must come in person to the DAC School office before lessons start to pick up their payment voucher. Vouchers are provided to instructors by paid students on the first day of lessons. Without a voucher you are not permitted to start lessons. NEW STUDENTS New students may enroll in the music lesson program at the beginning of a semester or at any time during the year when teaching time becomes available with a DAC instructor. DAC instructors will contact prospective new students to arrange a time for the first lesson. A new student will register and complete enrollment forms the same as continuing students prior to the first lesson and will pay the semester tuition or arrange for a payment plan. The semester is prorated for new students based on starting date. At registration, students will be provided with a payment voucher, which must be collected by the instructor prior to the first lesson. If a new student and/or parent, in consultation with the instructor, chooses to withdraw from the DAC program after the first lesson, they must contact the DAC School no later than 3 days after the first lesson. New students who choose to withdraw from the program at this time will receive refund of the semester tuition, less the first lesson fee and the $25 registration fee. CONTINUING STUDENTS Continuing student in the DAC music Lesson Program must register each semester with the DAC prior to beginning the new semester of lessons. At registration time, the student or parent must fill out the registration form, provide emergency information, sign the program waiver, indicate continuing instructor, and make full semester payment or select payment plan. At registration, students will be provided with a payment voucher, which must be collected by the instructor prior to the first lesson Spring Spring

4 DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL SCHOOL INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION ON-GOING: Help us serve you better by registering early! Mail-in/in person registration as soon as you get the catalogue. MAIL-IN/FAX: Mail your completed form with your MasterCard or Visa information or a check (payable to Durham Arts Council) to Registrar; Durham Arts Council, Inc; 120 Morris Street, Durham NC or FAX to WALK-IN: Office is open between 9:30am and 5:30pm Monday Friday (The Education Office, is located on the main floor in the Durham Arts Council) PHONE-IN: We accept Visa or MasterCard between 9:30am and 5:30pm M-F. Call REGISTER EARLY! Many courses fill quickly so we urge you to register early. Enrollment is guaranteed only by payment of your course fee and space availability. Only registered students are permitted in class. CONFIRMATIONS: We do not send confirmations for these courses. Unless notified by the Education Office, Students who have registered should assume that their course will meet as scheduled. DAC School tries to schedule instructors well in advance of each term. On occasion unforeseen circumstances require DAC to substitute instructors. DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC., MAKES ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS, FACILITIES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, RELIGION, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, GENDER PREFERENCE, MARITAL STATUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION. INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSON PROGRAM REGISTRATION check BOX IF NEW ADDRESS Registration Date (All students must register each semester with the DAC School). Student s Name Date of Birth (if under 18) Parents Name (if student is under 18) Billing Name (if different) Address City State Zip Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Address Emergency Contact Relationship Phone Number I am registering for the following music instruction: Instrument Instructor Preferred Day and Time of Lessons Length of Lesson (please circle): 30-minute 45-minute 1 hour Please indicate the semester you are registering for and Payment option: Fall 20 Winter/Spring 20 6-Week Summer 20 8-Week Summer 20 Payment plan A Pay in Full (receive a $24 discount) Payment plan B Installments (no checks; valid Visa or Mastercard) MASTERCARD VISA CARD NUMBER EXP. DATE SIGNATURE OF CARD HOLDER Waiver and Liability Release Form* I / We agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Durham Arts Council (DAC) and its officers, directors, employees, instructors, agents and volunteers and all other persons associated officially or unofficially with DAC from any and all claims for physical or property loss, damage, injury or death from any cause whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with any DAC program, performance, instruction, on-site at DAC or off-site, or any use of the DAC facility or any facility operated or controlled by DAC, whether in whole or in part. *Participant OR (if child) Parent/Guardian Signature (Your signature is required to complete your registration!) Date My signature also confirms that I have fully read and accepted DAC s music lesson policies. DAC Use Only: 1. Instructor Signature Date Payment Voucher Returned: 2. School Manager Signature Date Fall Entered into Database Date Winter/Spring Entered in Business System Date Summer 20 Spring

5 DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL Additional Music Lesson Program Information Scholarships The DAC offers partial scholarships for students based on financial need to assist them in pursuing their arts education goals. For more information, or an application, please contact Janet Bell Assistant School Manager and Register at Student Recitals Each instructor arranges for one or more student recitals per year that are held at DAC. All students have the opportunity to participate and share what they have learned with family and friends. Please consult with your instructor for recital times and performing opportunities. General Program Policies IF you leave the Center while your child is in the lesson, please pick-up your child promptly after the lesson. Neither the instructor, nor DAC staff can provide supervision for an unattended child. Children 16 and under are not allowed to wait in the art gallery unattended while a parent or other family members are in a music lesson. An adult must accompany children not in a lesson at all times. Pianos The DAC s pianos are very valuable instruments that we strive to maintain in good condition for your learning enjoyment. Please help us by not placing any food or drinks on the pianos and by playing it properly as directed by your instructor. Instruments and Lesson Books At the time of the first lesson, the music instructor will discuss with the student/ parent any lesson books or other materials that they might need to purchase, if any. Instructors can also advise students/parents on instrument rentals and/or purchase recommendations. Holidays, Emergency Closings & Instructor Absence Classes and Music Lessons are not held on major holidays when the Arts Council is closed: New Year s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Instructors will reschedule lesson times with you as needed. In the event of extremely inclement weather and dangerous storm conditions, DAC will cancel classes and lessons. The DAC or your instructor will call you to notify you if your lesson must be cancelled. If you have not received a call, assume that your lesson will be held, or call the DAC ARTS (2787) to check. If instructor must be absent and is unable to teach your lesson, the instructor will make every effort to contact you by phone as soon as possible prior to your scheduled lesson time. The instructor is responsible for arranging a make-up lesson time with you, or if a make-up time is not possible, a credit will be carried forward on the student s account to be applied toward the next semester. The DAC School follows the Durham Public School System s Weather Closing Schedule! The Durham Arts Council In 2006, the Durham Arts Council Inc. celebrates 52 years of Creating Community Through the Arts. Durham Arts Council, Inc. is a private, not for profit, 501 c (3) organization that promotes excellence in and access to the creation, experience and active support of the arts for all the people of our community. DAC is one of the oldest arts councils in the United States, and one of the largest in North Carolina. DAC manages the historic Durham Arts Council building at 120 Morris St., a public facility in downtown Durham that attracts over 290,000 visitors a year, and houses the offices of nine arts organization, three galleries, two theatres, a community arts school, art production facilities, classrooms, event venues and rehearsal spaces. DAC s year-round programs include grants and technical assistance for arts organizations and individual artists, art exhibitions, classes in the performing and visual arts, artist residencies in the public and private schools, arts and cultural planning, advocacy and fundraising, Durham Art Walk, and CenterFest, Durham s annual street arts festival. Through the DAC Annual Arts Fund, Dinner s a l Art, grants, and earned income, DAC raises nearly $2 million each year to provide programs and services and support the arts in Durham. Visit DAC s website for more information at Spring