VILLA MARIA ACADEMY MUSIC ENRICHMENT HANDBOOK

VILLA MARIA ACADEMY MUSIC ENRICHMENT HANDBOOK BAND, CHOIR, GUITAR, HANDBELLS, PIANO, STRINGS, TONECHIMES, & VOICE 2014-2015

Villa Maria Academy HANDBOOK Information Table of Contents General Information. s 3 & 4 Band. s 5 & 6 Band Registration Form. 7 Choir. s 8 & 9 Choir Registration Form. 10 Guitar. 11 Guitar Registration Form. 12 Handbells /Tonechimes. s 13 & 14 Handbell /Tonechimes Registration Form. 15 Piano. s 16 & 17 Piano Registration Forms. 18 & 19 Strings. s 20 & 21 String Registration Form. 22 Voice.s 23 & 24 Voice Registration Form. s 25 & 26 Music Calendar for 2014-2015. s 27 & 28 Liturgical Participation. 29 Archdiocesan Elementary 2014-2015 Concerts/Dates. 30 2

Villa Maria Academy GENERAL Policies Music Enrichment Lessons are generally a yearly commitment. A total of 27 half-hour lessons is the goal for 2014-2015. We do realize, however, that extenuating circumstances do occur. We strive to instill leadership and service in the IHM tradition in Villa Maria Academy students. Commitment is definitely a value in leadership and an expectation of service. Communication with the girl s Music teacher is extremely important and strongly encouraged. 1 Instrument: Every student needs a properly maintained and tuned instrument for practice. For voice students, the voice is your instrument. Keyboards (at least 76 keys) are acceptable for first year piano students. 2 Practice: A minimum of 15-20 minutes of practice every day is necessary if the student is to acquire any degree of skill on the instrument or the proper use of her voice. 3 Attendance: a students should be on time for their scheduled lessons and have all materials needed for the lesson. If a student is late for a lesson, she will lose valuable lesson time. b any student who forgets to come to a lesson forfeits that lesson. c missed lessons with an advance notice will be rescheduled. There will be a maximum of three (3) cancellations per school year (excluding missed lessons due to weather related school closings). Missed lessons without notice will NOT be rescheduled. 3

d on snow days, which warrant a 1 or 2 hour delay, lessons which are scheduled in the morning will be cancelled, and lessons will be rescheduled for a later date (during school hours). If the school is closed due to a snow storm or other reasons, lessons scheduled on that day will be rescheduled during school hours. Those who prefer not to miss a class, will be rescheduled, if possible, during the month of May. e lessons will not begin until payment is received unless there has been adequate conversation with the student s Music teacher and the coordinator of Music Activities. 4 Withdrawal & Refund Policy: Payment Option #1 (one full payment) Withdrawal ---prior to the 4 th scheduled lesson in the fall 75% refund ---after the 4 th scheduled lesson in the fall 50% refund ---prior to the 4 th scheduled lesson in January 25% refund ---after the 4 th scheduled lesson in January no refund Payment Option # 2 (two installments) Withdrawal ---prior to the 4 th scheduled lesson of the term 50% refund ---after the 4 th scheduled lesson of the term no refund Band: Mr. Michael Norton vmaband@gmail.com Choir: Sr. Margaret Logrip & mlogrip@villamaria.org Miss Jennifer Connors jconnors@villamaria.org Guitar: Mr. Dominic Mastrangelo mrdmguitar@verizon.net Handbells: Miss Jennifer Connors jconnors@villamaria.org Piano: Miss Candace Creamer ccfoxcat@aol.com Strings: Mrs. Lori Zimmerman travelingmusician@gmail.com Tonechimes: Miss Jennifer Connors jconnors@villamaria.org Voice: Miss Michelle Creamer MichelleCreamerGreco@gmail.com Coordinator of Music Activities: Sr. Margaret Logrip mlogrip@villamaria.org 4

Villa Maria Academy BAND Information Band instrumental music instruction is open to every student entering grades 4 8 on all brass, woodwind, and percussion concert band instruments. Band is a performance-oriented activity, and students have the opportunity to perform in various school and public venues, including, but not limited to: Christmas & Spring concerts, a spring recital, select liturgies and masses, as well as auditions for Archdiocesan Band ensembles. Below are the details about this program: Lesson schedule: Individual band lessons are held on Mondays on a rotating schedule during the school day so that students will avoid missing the same class in one trimester. Lessons will begin on Monday, September 15, for all returning and new band members. Families that wish to schedule band lessons after school on Mondays between 3:00-4:00pm can be made upon request, and depending on availability might be held as small groups based on demand. Band lesson schedules will be posted in multiple locations: the Music Studio, on the Take Note Wall by the Computer Lab, as well as posted online and via email regularly. Tuition: The annual fee for Band Lessons for the 2014-2015 school year totals $775.00 for 27 private half hour sessions. We offer two payment options: Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September ($387.50); Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January ($387.50) Checks must be made payable to the band teacher, Mr. Michael Norton, not VMA. Band students enrolled in any other VMA Music Enrichment Program receive a 10% annual discount on their band tuition! Please indicate this on your child s Band Registration Form if applicable. For additional information on Lesson Fees, please refer to General Procedures in this Handbook. Instrument rentals: All enrolled band students studying a band instrument will need to provide their own band instrument for lessons and band rehearsals. Affordable quality instrument rentals are available for families at Villa Maria Academy through Music & Arts Center, http://www.musicarts.com/. Music & Arts Center even provides convenient school delivery throughout the school year for band instruments, repairs, and materials. For questions or concerns about instruments, contact the band director, Mr. Norton: vmaband@gmail.com 5

Band Music Resources: music for Band lesson, ensemble, and Archdiocesan ensemble auditions will be available to practice and rehearse via SmartMusic (see below) and band music folders during the school year. We will also utilize the internet via the St. Aloysius Academy eboard (password: wildcats ), our academy s brother band program. In addition, beginning band students will use the band lesson book Essential Elements for Band, book 1, which can be ordered with their instrument rental. SmartMusic: to facilitate individualized student progress and support, all band students subscribe to the interactive music learning software and online program, SmartMusic, http://www.smartmusic.com/. This is the nation s most effective and popular instrumental music software program, allowing for lesson and band music practice that encourages and addresses evolving assessment standards and accountability requirements for learning instrumental music in the 21 st century. In addition, SmartMusic is available as an ipad app, so your child can practice anytime, anywhere! The annual subscription fee is subsidized 50% as part of each band student s tuition, which equals a fee of only $20.00 per student. This fee would be paid after your child is registered for lessons (microphone required for PC/Mac users). Senior Band: experienced band students from Grades 5-8 will rehearse as an ensemble on Monday mornings from 8:00am-8:30am in the Music Center, Room 14, Terrace Floor, starting on September 22, 2014. Reminders about the schedule will be emailed to Senior Band parents. For the integrity of the group, all members must be present at weekly rehearsals. Junior Band: beginning band students will rehearse as an ensemble after reaching sufficient skills to play their individual instruments. Rehearsals are held on Mondays during 2 nd lunch recess starting in mid-november, and continue through April. For the integrity of the group, all members must be present at weekly rehearsals. Band Only : Band Students taking instrumental lessons privately outside of school are eligible to enroll in Senior Band as Band Only members by adhering to the qualifications below: be able to read music pledge to participate in all rehearsals and performances for the entire school year prepare music on her own & with her private teacher (please provide on form below) audition with Mr. Norton to determine eligibility for band participation commit to audition for Archdiocesan Band and/or other respected ensembles The annual fee for Band Only students is $125.00. Band Only students that are enrolled in any other Music Enrichment Program are eligible to receive a 10% annual discount! Reminders and contact info: Courtesy would insure that Mr. Norton is informed if a student is unable to attend her scheduled lesson or her scheduled Band rehearsal. For additional information on missed lessons please refer to General Information. We ask that the Band Registration Form be returned to school before but not later than Wednesday, September 10, 2014. For additional information contact Mr. Michael Norton: vmaband@gmail.com 6

2014-2015 MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM BAND REGISTRATION FORM Please print clearly Student Name: Instrument: My child will enroll as a: (please select one option below) Lesson and Band Student ($775) OR Band Only ($125)--private instruction info required** **Private instructor name: Phone #: Homeroom: Teacher: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Address: Phone: Home Cell: Cell2: Email: Email2: Please return this form to Sr. Margaret before but no later than Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Lessons will begin September 15, 2014; Senior Band rehearsals will begin on September 22, 2014 By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my child s Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. I also agree to accept financial responsibility for my child s music lessons. Band Lesson Fee is $775.00 for the year (subsidized SmartMusic subscription of $20.00 billed after registration) Checks should be made payable to Mr. Michael Norton 10% discount for band students enrolled in any other Music Enrichment Program!*** ***Is your daughter involved in any other Music Enrichment Program? Yes No If YES please circle the Program(s): Bells, Chimes, Choir, Guitar, Piano, Strings, Voice Payment Options please check your choice Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September ($387.50); Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January ($387.50) Parent Signature: Date: By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for your participation in our Music Program! 7

Villa Maria Academy CHOIR Information Choir enhances our Liturgical Celebrations and St. Augustine tells us that anyone who sings prays twice. Since one of Villa Maria Academy s goals is to educate young women in the IHM tradition of leadership and service, Choir offers an opportunity to display leadership and give service. Choir members in Grades 4 to 8 will be providing the musical support for our School Masses. These singers will also perform in the Annual Spring Concert when they become a Show Choir and entertain through singing and creative movement. As Choir these young women will use their voices to praise the Lord; as Show Choir, they will use their voices and personalities to be theatrical. Sr. Margaret and Miss Connors enjoy the opportunity to work with these young singers. As is our tradition, we will ask Grade 3 students to become the Choir for the First Holy Communion Mass on Saturday, April 18, 2015. They will also be the music support for the final Mass of the school year in June. We will also be asking Grade 7 students to become the Choir for the Baccalaureate/Graduation Mass on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Sr. Margaret and Miss Connors will be working with these classes and will be eager to spend time preparing the students for these very special events. Membership in the Villa Maria Academy Choir is a yearly commitment. The fee for the Program is $100.00 for the year. We offer two payment options: Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January. Checks should be made payable to Villa Maria Academy. Students in Grades 4 & 5 will rehearse with Sr. Margaret and Miss Connors on Wednesday during the Lunch/Recess period (12:35 1:05) in the Rehearsal Room on the Terrace Floor. 8

Students in Grades 6-7-8 will rehearse with Sr. Margaret and Miss Connors on Wednesday during the Lunch/Recess period (1:05 1:30) in the Rehearsal Room on the Terrace Floor. Before a major performance (Christmas ant, Catholic Schools Week Liturgy, Spring Concert) additional practices may be scheduled during the Lunch/Recess period. There is one afterschool rehearsal for the Spring Concert. This year this practice will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Because it is a mandatory rehearsal it will be noted on the Academy School Calendar. Arrangements have been made that this Music Rehearsal will take precedence over all other after school activities. Solo singers for Liturgies will be chosen from Choir Members or Voice Students. Solo singers will practice before school from 7:50 to 8:10 or after school from 3:30 to 3:50. Individual arrangements will be made to accommodate those involved. Solo singers are selected through audition with the Choir teachers. Solo singing is voluntary and open to all members of the Choir or Voice. It is strongly encouraged that students studying private Voice lessons also be active Choir members. Since Villa Maria Academy has many talented singers, this is one of the most difficult decisions for the Choir teachers. It is extremely important for the integrity of the group that all members are present at each rehearsal. Courtesy would insure that the teacher is informed if a student is unable to attend her scheduled choir session. The Archdiocesan Choral Festivals, held in late February or early March are usually open to three Choir Members from Grades 4-5-6. Rules are sent by the Archdiocesan Choral Festival Committee; however, Villa auditions only Grade 5 Choir Members. An audition and dedication to the VILLA program are requirements for selection for participation. Additional information or answers to your questions for Choir may be directed to Sr. Margaret or Miss Connors. We ask that the Choir/Chorus Registration Form be returned to school before but not later than Wednesday, September 10, 2014. mlogrip@villamaria.org jconnors@villamaria.org 9

2014-2015 MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM CHOIR REGISTRATION FORM Please print clearly Student Name: Homeroom: Teacher: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Address: Phone: Home Cell: Email: Please return this form to Sr. Margaret or Miss Connors (Grades 4-5-6-7-8) before but no later than Wednesday, September 10, 2014 --- Rehearsals will begin the week of September 15, 2014 By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my child s Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. I also agree to accept financial responsibility for my child s participation in VMA Choir. Payment Options please check your choice CHOIR Fee is $100 for the year Is your daughter involved in any other Music Enrichment Program? Yes No If YES please circle the Program: Band, Bells, Chimes, Guitar, Piano, Strings, Voice CHOIR Fee is $50.00 for students in other Music Enrichment Program. Checks should be made payable to Villa Maria Academy Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January. Parent Signature: Date: By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for your participation in our Music Program! 10

Villa Maria Academy GUITAR Information Guitar lessons are available for girls in grades 3 8. Lessons are in the Rehearsal Room, Terrace Floor. The cost of lessons is $825.00 for 27 private half hour sessions throughout the school year. You will be billed for the lessons, plus books, two times a year. Checks should be made payable to the guitar teacher, Mr. Dominic Mastrangelo. Lessons are on Fridays during the school day. Lessons rotate each week so that the girls do not miss the same class two weeks in a row. Before and after school lessons are also available at the same time each Friday. Schedules are posted on the Take Note Wall outside the Computer Lab and distributed to all the teachers on Friday afternoon for the upcoming week. Students are expected to bring their music and instrument each lesson day. However, school does have a few guitars which the girls are able to use for their lessons if they are unable to bring their own instrument on a particular day. The girls are able to perform in the Eucharistic Liturgies when they reach a certain skill level. They also can play in Archdiocesan Jazz Band if they are chosen after an audition. Each spring, all girls perform in a guitar orchestra recital with the guitar students from Upper Villa. We ask that the Guitar Registration Form be returned to school before but not later than Wednesday, September 10, 2014. If you have any additional questions please contact Dominic Mastrangelo (h) 610-269-7052 mrdguitar@verizon.net 11

2014-2015 MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM GUITAR REGISTRATION FORM Please print clearly Student Name: Instrument: Homeroom: Teacher: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Address: Phone: Home Cell: Email: Please return this form to Mr. Mastrangelo before but no later than Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Lessons will begin the week of September 15, 2014. By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my child s Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. I also agree to accept financial responsibility for my child s music lessons. Payment Options please check your choice Guitar Fee is $825.00 for the year Checks should be made payable to Mr. Dominic Mastrangelo Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January. Parent Signature: Date: By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for your participation in our Music Program! 12

Villa Maria Academy HANDBELL & TONECHIME ENSEMBLE Information The Handbell Ensemble is an instrumental group consisting of 11 to 13 performers and is open to students in Grades 6 8. The Tonechime Ensemble is an instrumental group consisting of 11 to 13 performers open to students in Grades 4 & 5. Students do not need prior musical experience to participate in either of these performing groups. Learning the language of music (reading notes and interpreting rhythms) is one of the goals of playing the Handbells or the Tonechimes. The fee for the Handbell/Tonechime Program is $150.00. The fee is reduced to $100.00 if the student is a member of Band, Choir, Guitar, Piano, Strings or Voice. Both Ensembles are a yearlong commitment. We offer two payment options: Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January. Checks should be made payable to Villa Maria Academy. The students will have access to a three octave set of Handbells and/or Tonechimes, gloves for handling and playing the bells, and musical scores. Rehearsals for both groups will take place each Thursday in the Music Rehearsal Room on the Terrace Floor during the Lunch/Recess period. The Handbell and the Tonechime Ensembles will definitely be adding their unique and melodious sounds to the Christmas ant, some School Liturgies, and the Spring Concert. 13

Before a major performance (Christmas ant, School Liturgy, Spring Concert) additional practices may be scheduled. There is one afterschool rehearsal for the Spring Concert. This year this practice will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Because this is a mandatory rehearsal it will be noted on the Academy School Calendar. Arrangements have been made that this Music Rehearsal will take precedence over all other after school activities. It is extremely important for the integrity of the group that all members are present at each rehearsal. Courtesy would insure that the teacher is informed if a student is unable to attend her scheduled rehearsal. We ask that the Registration Form be returned to school before but not later than Wednesday, September 10, 2014. For additional information contact Miss Jennifer Connors. jconnors@villamaria.org 14

2014-2015 MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM HANDBELL REGISTRATION FORM TONECHIME REGISTRATION FORM Please print clearly Student Name: Homeroom: Teacher: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Address: Phone: Home Cell: Email: Is your daughter involved in any other Music Enrichment Program? Yes No If YES please circle the Enrichment Program: Band, Choir, Guitar, Piano, Strings, Voice Please return this form to Miss Connors before but no later than Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Rehearsals will begin the week of September 15, 2014. By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my child s Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. I also agree to accept financial responsibility for my child s participation in the Handbell Ensemble or the Tonechime Ensemble. Payment Options please check your choice HANDBELL or TONECHIME Fee is $150 for the year HANDBELL Fee is $100 for students in other Music Enrichment Programs TONECHIME is $100 for students in other Music Enrichment Programs Checks should be made payable to Villa Maria Academy Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first rehearsal in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled rehearsal in September. Second 50% due at the first scheduled rehearsal in January. Parent Signature: Date: By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for your participation in our Music Program! 15

Villa Maria Academy PIANO Information GENERAL INFORMATION 1 Eligibility: Piano lessons are offered to all students in grades 1 8 2 Available Lesson Times: Private lessons are offered Before School: Monday to Friday (7:45-8:15 / 8:15-8:45) During Lunchtime Recess: Monday to Thursday (Gr1-2: 12:00-12:30 /Gr3-5: 12:30-1:00 /Gr6-8: 1:00-1:30) After School: Monday to Thursday (3:00-3:30 /3:30-4:00 /4:00-4:30 /4:30-5:00) 3 Fee: $775.00 for the year -- 27 lessons will be scheduled for each student. One 30- minute individual lesson is given per week. Fees for the Piano Books will be billed separately. Payment Options: Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January If there is time for additional lessons at the end of the school year, the student has the option to take additional lessons at the cost of $30.00 per lesson. Checks should be made payable to the piano teacher directly. Miss Candace Creamer 4 Registration Due Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 16

5 First Lesson: Lessons begin the week of September 15, 2014 6 Practice: A minimum of 15-20 minutes of practice every day is necessary if the student is to acquire any degree of skill on the piano. 7 Performances: The annual piano recital will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Projection Room. Pianists who have reached a certain level of proficiency will also have opportunity to participate in some first Friday Liturgies. 8 Missed Lessons: Courtesy would insure that the teacher is informed if a student is unable to attend her scheduled lesson. For additional information contact Miss Candace Creamer. ccfoxcat@aol.com 17

2014-2015 MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PIANO REGISTRATION FORM-1 Please print clearly Student Name: Homeroom: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Address: Phone: Home Cell: Email: Student s Level of Experience: Please return this form to Sr. Margaret before but no later than Wednesday, September 10. Lessons will begin the week of September 15, 2014. Please check all that work for you. The available time slots are as follows: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Before 7:45 8:15 7:45 8:15 7:45 8:15 7:45 8:15 7:45 8:15 School 8:15 8:45 8:15 8:45 8:15 8:45 8:15 8:45 8:15 8:45 Lunchtime Recess After School Recess Recess Recess Recess (*Lunchtime Recess: Grades 1-2: 12:00 12:30; Grades 3-4-5: 12:30 1:00; Grades 6-7-8: 1:00 1:30) 3:00 3:30 3:00 3:30 3:00 3:30 3:00 3:30 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 4:00 4:30 4:00 4:30 4:00 4:30 4:00 4:30 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 18

2014-2015MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PIANO REGISTRATION FORM-2 Student Name: By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my child s Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. I also agree to accept financial responsibility for my child s music lessons. Payment Options please check your choice (Piano Fee is $775.00 for the year) Checks should be made payable to Miss Candace Creamer. Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January. Parent Signature: Date: By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for your participation in our Music Program! 19

Villa Maria Academy STRINGS Information General Information 1 Eligibility: Violin, viola, cello, and bass lessons are available to students in grades 3 8. Students in grades 1 2 will be accepted after consultation with Sr. Margaret, the child s classroom teacher, and Mrs. Zimmerman. 2 Available Lesson Times: Private lessons are offered on Tuesday Before School: Senior String Ensemble 7:45 8:30 During School: the Rotation System: 9:00 3:00 The Rotation System is used so that the girls do not miss the same class two weeks in a row. During Lunch/Recess: Grades 3-4-5 12:30 1:00 / Grades 6-7-8 1:00 1:30 After School: 3:30 4:00 / 4:00 4:30 / 4:30 5:00 3 Fee: $775.00 for the year plus a onetime $5.00 fee for learning materials. 27 lessons will be scheduled for each student. One 30 minute individual lesson is given per week. Payment Options: Option 1: Payment in full due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September and second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January. Checks should be made payable to Traveling Musician or with a credit card online at http://traveling musician.com/tuition and Payments.html. See the General Policy page for refund eligibility. 20

4 Registration Due Date: We ask that the String Registration Form be returned to Sr. Margaret on or before Wednesday, September 10, 2014. 5 Each student is expected to have her own instrument. If an instrument is not already owned, parents are responsible for renting an instrument for their child. If there are questions concerning instrument purchase or rental, how to help the child practice, or special requests or concerns, please contact Mrs. Zimmerman at travelingmusician@gmail.com. 6 Students studying a String Instrument are expected to participate in the String Ensembles. The focus will be on learning how to play in a group and for students to experience the enjoyment of a variety of music genres. Senior String Ensemble will begin in October and is schedule on Tuesday mornings before school from 7:45 8:30. The girls will meet in the blue Rehearsal Room. Junior String Ensemble will begin in mid-january or early February. 7 Villa Maria Academy students who do not take lessons at Villa Maria Academy are welcome to join the Senior String Ensemble. The qualifications are that this student must: be able to read music and prepare ensemble music independently commit to participation in rehearsals and the String Recital on May 5, 2015. practice and take private lessons outside of school on her instrument audition with Mrs. Zimmerman to determine eligibility for this participation The fee for these students is $150.00 for the year, payable by October 14, 2014. 8 Practice and other business: Daily practice is suggested. Consistency should be valued over length of practice time. Each student will be given a manuscript notebook and folder for sheet music. A dated list of practice steps will be written in the notebook each week. Students should bring their notebook, folder, and instrument to each lesson. If any of these were forgotten at home, the student should still attend the lesson. The weekly lesson schedule will be e-mailed to parents by the Friday, prior to the Tuesday lesson and posted on the Please Note bulletin strip outside the Computer Lab. Students are encouraged to contact Mrs. Zimmerman with any questions or problems during the week. Parents or guardians should make contact at travelingmusician@gmail.com. 21

2014-2015 MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM STRING REGISTRATION FORM Please print clearly Student Name: Instrument: My child will enroll as a: (please select one option below) Lesson and Ensemble Student ($775) OR Ensemble Only private instruction required ($150) Homeroom: Teacher: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Address: Phone: Home Cell: Email: Please return this form to Sr. Margaret on or before Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Lessons will begin the week of September 15, 2014. By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my child s Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. I also agree to accept financial responsibility for my child s music lessons. Payment Options please check your choice String Fee is $775 for the year Ensemble Only is $150 for the year Checks should be made payable to Traveling Musician or with a credit card online at http://traveling musician.com/tuition and Payments.html. Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January. Parent Signature: Date: By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for your participation in our Music Program! 22

Villa Maria Academy VOICE Information GENERAL INFORMATION 1 Eligibility: Voice lessons are offered to all students in grades 4 8 2 Available Lesson Times: Private lessons are offered Before School: Monday to Friday (7:45-8:15 / 8:15-8:45) During Lunchtime Recess: Monday to Thursday (Grades 4-5: 12:30-1:00 /Grades 6-7-8: 1:00-1:30) After School: Monday to Thursday (3:00-3:30 /3:30-4:00 /4:00-4:30 /4:30-5:00) 3 Fee: $775.00 for the year -- 27 lessons will be scheduled for each student. One 30- minute individual lesson is given per week. Fees for the Vocal Methods Books will be billed separately. Payment Options: Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January If there is time for additional lessons at the end of the school year, the student has the option to take additional lessons at the cost of $30.00 per lesson. Checks should be made payable to the voice teacher directly. Miss Michelle Creamer 4 Registration Due Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 5 First Lesson: Lessons begin the week of September 15, 2014 6 Practice: A minimum of 15-20 minutes of practice every day is necessary if the student is to acquire any degree of understanding, care, and use of her voice. 23

7 Performances: The annual voice recital will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Projection Room. Voice Students, who are also Choir Members, will have opportunity to participate in some first Friday Liturgies after they have auditioned with the Choir Teachers. 8 Missed Lessons: Courtesy would insure that the teacher is informed if a student is unable to attend her scheduled lesson. For additional information contact Miss Michelle Creamer. MichelleCreamerGreco@gmail.com 24

2014-2015 MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM VOICE REGISTRATION FORM-1 Please print clearly Student Name: Homeroom: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent/Guardian Address: Phone: Home Cell: Email: Student s Level of Experience: Please return this form to Sr. Margaret before but no later than Wednesday, September 10. Lessons will begin the week of September 15, 2014. Please check all that work for you. The available time slots are as follows: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Before 7:45 8:15 7:45 8:15 7:45 8:15 7:45 8:15 7:45 8:15 School 8:15 8:45 8:15 8:45 8:15 8:45 8:15 8:45 8:15 8:45 Lunchtime Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess (*Lunchtime Recess: Grades 4-5:12:30-1:00 ; Grades 6-7-8:1:00 1:30 After 3:00 3:30 3:00 3:30 3:00 3:30 3:00 3:30 School 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 3:30 4:00 4:00 4:30 4:00 4:30 4:00 4:30 4:00 4:30 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 4:30 5:00 25

2014-2015MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM VOICE REGISTRATION FORM-2 Student Name: By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my child s Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. I also agree to accept financial responsibility for my child s music lessons. Payment Options please check your choice (Voice Fee is $775.00 for the year) Checks should be made payable to Miss Michelle Creamer Option 1: Payment in full will be due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Option 2: First 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in September. Second 50% due at the first scheduled lesson in January. Parent Signature: Date: By my signature, I agree to the procedures set forth by my Music Teacher. These procedures are explained in detail on the Villa Maria Academy Web Site under Academics on the Music Department Web. Student Signature: Date: Thank you for your participation in our Music Program! 26

Music Calendar Dates for 2014-2015 September 4 Thursday Music Assembly (Band & Strings) 2:00pm Projection Room demonstration for Grades 3-4-5 5 Friday Middle School Prayer Service 10:30am 7 Sunday Music Enrichment Registration 1:00pm Projection Room band, choir, guitar, handbells, piano, strings, tonechimes, voice 10 Wednesday Music Registration Forms due 12 Friday School Opening Liturgy 9:10 AM Faculty & Staff 15-16-17-18-19 First Week of Lessons band, choir, guitar, piano, strings, voice 21 Sunday Liturgy 11:00am followed by Family Picnic & Games 24 Wednesday Prayer Partner Service 2:00 PM October 2 Thursday Handbell & Tonechime Rehearsals begin during lunch/recess 3 Friday First Friday Liturgy 9:10am Grade 8 (flute & clarinet) Installation of Student Leadership Team November 2 Sunday Band Auditions 1:30pm at Archbishop Carroll HS 3 Monday All Saints Program Grade 1 1:30pm -- Students 4 Tuesday All Saints Program Grade 1 1:30pm Family & Friends 7 Friday School Liturgy 9:10am Grades 2 & 6 (piano) Presentation of Sacramental Candidates 16 Sunday Jazz Band Auditions 1:30pm at Nativity of Our Lord T.B.D. Mary Poppins @ Walnut Street Theater (Gr. 6-7-8 Choir & Handbells) December 3 Wednesday Advent Wreathe Ceremony in Gym Week 1 8:15am 7 Sunday Jazz Band Rehearsal 1:30pm at Nativity of Our Lord 8 Monday Feast of the Immaculate Conception Liturgy 9:10am Grade 5 (guitar) 10 Wednesday Advent Wreathe Ceremony in Gym Week 2 8:15am 14 Sunday Christmas Concert at St. Aloysius Academy 4:00pm 17 Wednesday Advent Wreathe Ceremony in Gym Week 3 8:15am 18 Thursday Christmas ant 1:45 & 7:00pm T.B.D. ELC Christmas Sing-A-Longs 27

January 4-11-18-25 Sun. Jazz & Honor Bands Rehearsals 2:30pm at Archbishop Carroll HS 9 Friday School Liturgy 9:10am Grade 4 (Bells & Chimes) 25 Sunday Liturgy 11:00am IHM Academy Charism Celebration with St.AA February 1 Sunday Jazz & Honor Band Rehearsal 2:30pm at Archbishop Carroll HS 6 Friday Honor Band Concert 7:00pm at Archbishop Carroll HS 10 Tuesday Music Department Individual Pictures Active Images 18 Wednesday Ash Wednesday Prayer Service 9:10am 26 Thursday First Penance Grade 2 7:00pm March 1 Sunday Festival Band Rehearsal 1:30pm at Cardinal O Hara HS 4 Wednesday Festival Chorus Rehearsal 12:00pm & Concert 7:00pm Archbishop Ryan 6 Friday First Friday Liturgy 9:10am Grade 1 (strings) 8 Sunday Festival Band Rehearsal 1:30pm & Concert 4:30pm at Cardinal O Hara HS April 18 Saturday First Holy Communion Grade 2 11:00am Mass (Choir Grade 3) 19 Sunday String Festival Rehearsal 1:30pm & Concert 4:30pm at Archbishop Wood 21 Tuesday Rehearsal for Spring Concert 1:30 3:00 & 3:15 4:45 (gym) 22 Wednesday Rehearsal for Spring Concert 1:30 to 3:00 (gym) 23 Thursday Spring Concert 2:00pm & 7:00pm (choir, handbells, tonechimes) 26 Sunday Band Night at St. Aloysius Academy 7:00pm May 1 Friday May Procession 9:10am Prayer Service 4 Monday Band Recital 7:00pm (projection room) 5 Tuesday String Recital 7:00pm (projection room) 6 Wednesday Piano Recital 7:00pm (projection room) 7 Thursday ELC Mothers Tea 7 Thursday Voice Recital 7:00pm (projection room) 8 Friday ELC Mothers Tea 13 Wednesday Guitar Recital 7:30pm (Upper Villa) 14 Thursday Ascension Thursday Liturgy 9:10am Grade 7 29 Friday Pre-K Closing 11:00am (projection room) June 1 Monday Passing of the Light 1:45pm Gr. 8 & Gr. 7 Student Council 3 Wednesday Kinder Closing 9:30am 4 Thursday Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony 4:30pm (Choir Grade 7) 5 Friday Closing Liturgy 10:30 AM Grade 3 28

School Liturgies & Prayer Services for 2014-2015 Advanced Band, Handbells, Guitar, Piano, String, Tonechime & Voice students or their teacher will be asked to prepare a selection for the Offertory for School Liturgies Choir will be leading the singing for School Liturgies September 5 Middle School House Prayer Service 10:30am 12 School Opening Liturgy 9:10am Faculty 21 Sunday Liturgy 11:00am VMA 24 Prayer Partner Service 2:00pm October 3 First Friday Liturgy 9:10am Grade 8 (flute/clarinet) November 3 All Saints Program (Students) 1:30pm Grade 1 4 All Saints Program (Parents) 1:30pm Grade 1 7 School Liturgy 9:10am Grades 2 & 6 (piano) December 3-10-17 Advent Prayer Ceremonies 8:15am Choir 8 School Liturgy 9:10am Grade 5 (guitar) 18 Christmas Prayer ant 1:45 & 7:00pm Grade 8 (choir, bells, chimes) January 9 School Liturgy 9:10am Grade 4 (bells & chimes) 25 Opening of Catholic Schools Week Charism Celebration with St. AA Sunday Liturgy 11:00am VMA/St.AA February 18 Ash Wednesday Service 9:10am VMA 26 First Reconciliation 7:00pm Grade 2 March 6 School Liturgy 9:10pm Grade 1 (strings) April 18 First Holy Communion 11:00am Grade 2 (Grade 3 Choir) May 1 May Procession 9:10am Grades K & 7 14 Ascension Thursday 9:10am Grade 7 June 4 Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation Ceremony 4:30pm Grade 8 (Grade 7 Choir) 5 Closing Liturgy 10:30am Grade 3 29

Archdiocesan Elementary 2014 Concerts/Dates also posted on Archdiocesan Music web page: www.aemusic.org November 2 Sunday Band Auditions 1:30pm Archbishop Carroll HS November 16 Sunday Jazz Band Auditions 1:30pm Nativity of Our Lord December 7 Sunday Jazz Band Rehearsal 1:30pm Nativity of Our Lord January 4-11-18-25 Sun. Honor & Jazz Band Rehearsals 2:30pm Archbishop Carroll HS February 1 Sunday Honor & Jazz Band Rehearsal 2:30pm Archbishop Carroll HS February 6 Friday Honor Band Concert 7:00pm Archbishop Carroll HS March 1 Sunday Festival Band Rehearsal 1:30pm Cardinal O Hara HS 4 Wednesday Festival Chorus Rehearsal 12:00pm Archbishop Ryan HS Festival Chorus Concert 7:00pm Archbishop Ryan HS March 8 Sunday Festival Band Rehearsal 1:30pm Cardinal O Hara HS Festival Band Concert 4:30pm Cardinal O Hara HS April 19 Sunday String Rehearsal 1:30pm Archbishop Wood HS String Concert 4:30 Archbishop Wood HS 30