May 2016

Spring Student Showcase May 14th & 15th

Finally, spring is in the air! You know what that means! It is recital time!
On May 14th and 15th we will have our annual spring recital right here on campus!
You don't want to miss this one!


Spring Concert Series 
On May 7th   @ 7:00pm, we will have The Melodious Mishmash with special guest Megan Robinson opening the night.  The Melodious Mishmash is an organ trio that plays a mix of Jazz, Funk, & Blues. Megan Robinson is a former student of Musicology and is in the genre of singer songwriter. Tickets can be purchased here at Musicology for $5 or at the door the night of the show. Seating is limited, so hurry to get your seat and help support our school.


Summer Lesson Info
 
Summer is quickly approaching and we know that some people choose to take the summer off, so we wanted to remind everyone of our withdrawal policy.
 
 If you choose to withdraw, you must let us know by the 15th day of your last month you are attending.  If you do not let us know by the 15th, you will be charged for the next month and will be expected to attend.
 
 If you choose to withdraw, you forfeit your time slot and it will most likely be filled when you return. We are constantly signing up students and several of our teachers have no availability or very limited availability left.
 
 You will have to pay the $25.00 registration fee to get back on the schedule when you return.
 
 Keep in mind that we offer unlimited make-up classes.  If you do not want to give up your spot, but do want to take some time off for summer, you can just make those classes up at your convenience.  (e.g.):
 
Problem:  Jane's son, John, takes drum lessons at 4:00 Wednesdays.  This works perfect with their schedule because John is involved in Baseball, Boy Scouts, Football, and other things as well.  Wednesday is the only day that the other activities don't meet.  If they give up their spot for the summer, they probably won't be able to get that spot back when school starts back.
 
Solution:  Jane lets the drum instructor know that they want to take a break in June to go on vacation and relax.  The drum instructor keeps them in their 4:00 Wednesday time slot and just gives them 4 make-up credits so that they can take those classes at their convenience, even before summer begins!
 
The make-up credits are good for an entire year.  Make-up classes are taught throughout the week.  The make-up class schedule is up for the month at the beginning of each month.  You just go to our website, www.musicologyschoolofmusic.com, and click on the "makeup classes" tab.  You will then see the classes that are offered that month. .  You then click "sign in" to the class you want and email your/your child's name and class you want.  It's that simple and you can keep your regular meeting time on the schedule!


FAMILY FUN FEST & EXPO
On June 11th, Musicology will be returning to, and also sponsoring the Family Fun Fest & Expo at the VBC!
Just like last year, there will be two train stops where we will have students performing during the event. Sign ups will be available soon in the office.
Also, our rock bands will have 2 full hours on the main stage and Musicology will have a larger size booth where we will have a musical petting zoo! So be sure to bring your friends and family by so they can participate in all the fun! 

2016 Musicology School of Music Calendar
 
May 14th  & 15th  
Spring Recital
 
May 30th
Memorial Day (CLOSED)
 
June 11th
Family Fun Fest & Expo
 
July 16th
Summer Showcase
 
September 5th
Labor Day (CLOSED)
 
October 29th
Halloween Party/Room-a-treat/Rock Band Concert
 
November 23rd-25th
Thanksgiving Break
 
Dec.3rd & 4th
Christmas Showcase
 
Dec. 24th -26th
Christmas Break
 
December 31st -January 1st 
New Year Break

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Teacher of the Month
Musicology would like you to meet our newest voice teacher Kat Holder!

Kat Holder has been heavily involved with music over the last 16 years. Whether it's been singing in choirs, directing choirs, singing solos, leading worship, teaching voice or recording in the studio, Kat knows that music is part of her calling! She currently works at the Rock Family Worship Center as the Vocal/Choir director, Worship and Arts assistant, and serves as one of the many Worship Leaders who rotates to all the campuses. She has sung background vocals and lead vocals on numerous projects, and in 2015, she released a project of her own entitled, "The Process." Kat's ultimate desire is to help others discover the sound inside of them. She loves teaching voice and offering helpful tips, tricks, and techniques to anyone who is wanting to learn. She is very excited about this new opportunity of teaching pop/contemporary voice lessons at Musicology and is eager to meet, teach and support all her future students!!

Student of the Month:
Andrew Smith

1. What instrument do you take at Musicology? Guitar & Voice
 
2. How long have you taken lessons?  1 year
 
3. What are your hobbies, besides music?My hobbies are reading, Legos, and sports (currently playing baseball).
 
4. What is your favorite food?  My favorite food is blackberries.
 
5. What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons in the past 3 months? I just started taking voice and really have enjoyed learning to sing some songs I already liked!
 
6. What do you like about your teachers?  Mr. Eric is good at knowing how to teach me and help me understand. Ms. Kelli is funny and believes in me!

Group Make Up Class Schedule for May
 
Beginning Piano 7 yrs. and under: 7th @ 9:00am,
Beginning Piano 8 yrs. and up:  12th @7pm 19th @ 6:30pm 21st9:00am
Intermediate Piano for students 13 and under:
 6th @ 3:30pm & 14th 10:00am
Intermediate Piano for students 13 and older:  17th 5:30pm
Beginning Voice: 7th  @ 3:30 pm, 21st  @ 3:30pm
Intermediate Voice:  28th @ 3:30 pm
Beginning Guitar: 6th @ 6pm, 7th @ 12pm, 21st  @ 12pm
Intermediate Guitar: 9th @ 5:30pm & 28th @ 12:00pm
Beginning Drum: 14th @ 9:00am & 19th  @ 4pm
 Intermediate Drum: 6th @ 4pm,
Strings: 9th  @ 7:00pm 19th @ 7pm, 21st @ 3:00pm