August 11, 2023
Dear Parents and Students:
The end of summer is in sight! I hope that each of you had a wonderful and relaxing summer. I will look forward to hearing about your travels and adventures.
It is time for scheduling lessons for the upcoming year. Here is some important information concerning lesson scheduling:
There is much to read and discover in this newsletter. PLEASE PUT DATES FOR EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW.
I’m so excited to see each of you and get back to lessons!
Fondly,
Vonnie Mrozinski, NCTM
2023-2024 Lesson Schedule
August |
21 |
Fall lessons begin! |
November |
20-24 |
No lessons-Thanksgiving break |
December |
25 |
Winter break begins |
January |
8 |
Spring semester begins |
March |
25-29 |
No lessons - Spring break |
April |
29 |
Last week of spring semester lessons |
May |
6 |
Make-up lesson, if needed |
|
13 |
Make-up lesson, if needed |
*A week-by-week schedule may be found on the studio website: https://mrozinski.mymusicstaff.com/Calendar-2023-2024
2023-2024 Tuition and Festival Fees
Tuition includes weekly lessons, group lessons, performance classes and the Spring recital. New materials will be added to invoices as they are given to students. Entry fees for festivals will be added the month prior to the event.
There will be nine monthly payments. The first invoice will be for August and September. This invoice will be sent August 22 and payment due by August 31. Following will be monthly invoices October through May. If a student has perfect attendance, it is possible for the last lesson to be in April. The final payment will still be due by May 10.
Payments will be due by the 10th of the month. Payments may be made by cash or check, payable to Mrozinski Piano Studio. Electronic payments made through Zelle or Venmo using lmrozinski@sbcglobal.net. Mrozinski Piano Studio will no longer accept payments through PayPal.
Monthly tuition for weekly 45-minute lessons - $170
Monthly tuition for weekly 30-minute lessons - $115
Adult lessons per lesson rates are:
45-minutes - $46.50
60-minutes - $62.00
*The Mrozinski Piano Studio recognizes that there can be times of financial difficulty. Please let us know if a scholarship would help you or your student continue with lessons.
Adult Musicales
Adults, plan to attend a wonderful time of sharing music. Play two or three of your most recent or favorite pieces. Pieces do not need to be memorized. Refreshments will be served afterward.
Saturday, December 9, 10:00-11:30 am
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10:00-11:30 am
Virtual Lessons
In the event of mild sickness such as a cough or cold, students are encouraged to arrange for their lesson to be virtual. RockOut Loud will continue to be the virtual platform for online lessons. Remember to download the app if using a tablet or iPad. The lesson ID# is 352-946-956.
During inclement weather, lessons will be virtual.
Group Lessons
For school-age students, group lessons are once a month on Monday afternoons. Students are grouped according to age and AIM level. Group lessons activities cover theory, musicianship skills, music history and performances. Students will have their group lesson time on the assignment sheet.
Mozart, 4:00-4:45 pm:
younger and beginning students, Celebrate Piano! Level 1A, 1B and 2A, AIM Level 1-2
Beethoven, 5:00-6:00 pm:
elementary school age, Celebrate Piano! Level 2A, 2B, 3, AIM Level 2-4
Chopin, 7:00-8:00 pm:
junior high and high school students, Celebrate Piano! Level 3, 4 and AIM 5 and higher
Group Lesson Dates for 2023-2024
September 18 |
January 15 |
October 16 |
February 19 |
November 27 |
March 18 |
December 18 |
April 15 |
Performance Classes
Performance Classes will be held on Saturday mornings at 8:30 and 9:30 am. Each student is required to attend one class and play one or two pieces by memory. Due to space limitations each student may bring only one parent. Dress is casual. Log into your account at mymusicstaff.com and register for the time of your choice for each date.
October 15 |
December 17 |
March 4 |
Festivals
The Northwest Music Teachers Association (NWSMTA) will have events in person this year. All events are on Sundays at Harper College. Fees for events will be added to the monthly invoice.
November 12, 2023 |
Sonata-Sonatina Festival |
December 3, 2023 |
AIM Theory Levels 3-12 |
January 29, 2024 |
Snow day make-up for Theory Levels 3-12 |
February 25, 2024 |
Midwest Keyboard Performers Challenge |
March 17, 2024 |
AIM Performance Levels 3-9 |
April 14, 2024 |
AIM Performance Levels 10-12 and Levels 1-2 complete |