March 1st, 2023

March News

Hello everyone! We’re nearing the halfway point of our 2023 Spring Semester here at NSMA, and boy, is time flying by! This month we’ve got a number of things going on, so please read below for some very important information.

Sunday/Monday Holidays: There ARE lessons on ALL Sunday and Monday holidays, as well as all teacher in-service and parent/teacher conference days. We DO have lessons on St. Patrick’s Day 3/17, Easter 4/9, and Mother’s Day 5/14. Please do not assume we have any one-day holidays off from lessons – if you are unsure, please contact me as soon as possible. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

March Recital: Our next recital is our annual Students’ Choice Recital (all students vote to pick the musical theme) is Saturday March 11 3:00-5:00pm at Aldersgate Church (next to the valley movie theater). All students participating are now registered for the recital, everyone is welcome to come watch the great Musical Theater performances that we’ll be showcasing!

Spring Break: I will be offering optional lessons the week of the JSD Spring Break March 18-26. Everyone should now have been in touch with me regarding Spring Break plans, please contact me asap if you have any questions or if you have any changes to your schedule!

Summer 2023 Semester: Registration for the 2023 Summer Semester for continuing students will open April 1st. More information will be sent via email, please contact me if you have any questions!

Sunday/Monday Holidays: There ARE lessons on ALL Sunday and Monday holidays, as well as all teacher in-service and parent/teacher conference days. We DO have lessons on St. Patrick’s Day 3/17, Easter 4/9, and Mother’s Day 5/14. Please do not assume we have any one-day holidays off from lessons – if you are unsure, please contact me as soon as possible. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

Online Lessons Reminder: I am continuing to phase out online lessons, so I am only offering online lessons for health related reasons (Covid, severe colds, flu, etc). Online lessons will not be given for any other reason, including forgetting music, scheduling errors, travel, etc. 

MASKS: CBJ has us in the low risk category, however – ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS AND INSTRUMENT, MUST WEAR A MASK DURING LESSONS. I will be staying on top of the city regulations and will keep everyone updated with any changes.

Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition payments are due at the first lesson of every month with a grace period until the 10th of the month. If tuition is received after the 10th of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed. Please drop off physical payments with your student at lesson, send in the mail or you can drop it off any time in the secure white drop box attached to the studio entrance. Please do not come up to the studio to drop off payment if it is not your student’s lesson time, and please do not come up to the main house for any reason. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

New Students: We have a few openings that will be available for the 2023 Spring Semester, particularly for home school and elementary aged students and retirees! We are also starting a wait list for the 2023 Summer Semester. Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.

Music Around Town:

Perseverance Theatre will be performing “The Great Leap” February 17th – March 5th. Visit their website for tickets and more information, www.ptalaska.org.

The JAHC Community Calendar has plenty more opportunities for in-person as well as virtual fun!!