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Attendance
Please arrive on time, I will begin on time whether or not all class members are present. If your child will be missing a class please let me know. I will e-mail the homework to you it is your responsibility to make sure your child keeps up. If you don't understand something or your child is struggling, please talk to me so I can spend some extra time and help them out.
My studio follows the school year calendar with 2 weeks off at Christmas and this year 2 weeks off for Spring Break.
Please note that just like ballet and hockey, there is no credit for missed classes. Feel free to speak to me about the possibility of a make up lesson if your child is falling behind because of absence.
Practicing
Regular practice is required in order to be successful in music. I ask for 5 days of practice a week. Less than this and your child will fall behind. At the beginning you will need to sit with your child so they can establish a good habit. Even if you know nothing about music, all you have to do is find the page number and be encouraging. As the year progresses, you will be able to distance yourself from practice, but little ones need and really love your approval and help.
Recitals
There are 2 recitals per year. A low key one is held around the beginning of February and then the larger year end recital in June. All students are encouraged to participate. Recitals are a valuable learning experience, not to mention a fabulous "photo opportunity"!
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