November 1st, 2026
Hello everyone! We’re now in the full swing of our Fall Semester here at NSMA. Congratulations to everyone who participated in our Halloween Recital, you all did a great job!! Below are some important reminders for this month as well as the rest of the fall, please read through this newsletter carefully and mark any dates on your calendars!
YES to Lessons: 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 Veteran’s Day 11/11. Please do not assume we have any one-day holidays off from lessons – if you are unsure, please contact me to inquire. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
No Lessons on These Dates: Wednesday November 25 – Sunday November 29 for Thanksgiving and Friday December 18 – Saturday January 2 for Winter Break.
Winter Holiday Recital: The second recital of the 2026/27 school year will be our annual Winter Holiday Recital on Saturday December 12th 3:00-5:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. There is a $15.00 per student participation fee. All students are encouraged to participate, but it is not mandatory. Students are encouraged to dress in holiday colors and accessories!!
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 very limited availability for new students for the 2026 Fall Semester and have a wait list started for the 2027 Spring Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
Juneau Ghost Light Theater will be performing “Witches!? In Salem?!” November 6-22. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.juneaughostlight.com.
The JAHC Community Calendar has plenty more opportunities for performances, First Friday events and a host of other fun – www.jahc.org/box-office/community-calendar/.
October 1st, 2026
Hello everyone! We’re now in the full swing of our Fall Semester here at NSMA. Below are some important reminders for this month as well as the rest of the fall, please read through this newsletter carefully and mark any dates on your calendars!
YES to Lessons: 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 Alaska Day 10/19, and Veteran’s Day 11/11. Please do not assume we have any one-day holidays off from lessons – if you are unsure, please contact me to inquire. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
No Lessons on These Dates: Sunday October 18, and Wednesday November 25 – Sunday November 29.
Halloween Recital: The first recital of the 2026/27 school year will be our annual Halloween Recital on Saturday October 24th 3:00-5:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. There is a $15.00 per student participation fee. All students are encouraged to participate, but it is not mandatory. Students DO need to dress up in costume to match their song (it is not required to purchase a new costume!!), or dress in the Halloween costume of their choice, or to dress up in Halloween themed colors. All students not participating are welcome and encouraged to come watch as audience members!
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 very limited availability for new students for the 2026 Fall Semester and have a wait list started for the 2027 Spring Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
The Juneau Symphony will be performing “TV Classics” October 3 & 4. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.juneausymphony.org.
The JAHC Community Calendar has plenty more opportunities for performances, First Friday events and a host of other fun – www.jahc.org/box-office/community-calendar/.
September 1st, 2026
Hello everyone and welcome to the 2026 Fall Semester here at NSMA! I am so glad to see all of you returning students and to have met all of our new students, and I am excited to see what this fall has in store for us all. Below are some important reminders for this month as well as the rest of the fall, please read through this newsletter carefully and mark any dates on your calendars!
YES to Lessons: 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 Labor Day 9/07, Alaska Day 10/19, and Veteran’s Day 11/11. Please do not assume we have any one-day holidays off from lessons – if you are unsure, please contact me to inquire. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
No Lessons on These Dates: Sunday September 6, Sunday October 18, and Wednesday November 25 – Sunday November 29.
Halloween Recital: The first recital of the 2026/27 school year will be our annual Halloween Recital on Saturday October 24th 3:00-5:00pm at Chapel by the Lake Church. More information will be sent out in September!
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 very limited availability for new students for the 2026 Fall Semester and have a wait list started for the 2027 Spring Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
Perseverance Theater & Sealaska Heritage Institute are performing their joint venture “Kutulagaaw” September 11-20. Tickets and more information are available on their website, www.ptalaska.org.
The JAHC Community Calendar has plenty more opportunities for performances, First Friday events and a host of other fun – www.jahc.org/box-office/community-calendar/.
August 1st, 2026
Hello everyone! We are now wrapping up our 2026 Summer Semester here at NSMA. I am looking forward to starting our 2026 Fall Semester mid-August and seeing everyone coming back to lessons for the fall. Below are some important reminders on dates for this month, please read carefully!
No Lessons: There will be no lessons Sunday August 9 and Monday August 10. Optional makeup lessons for Sunday students will be offered Tuesday August 11 and Wednesday August 12 on a space available basis, please contact me for more information.
End of 2026 Summer Semester and Beginning of 2026 Fall Semester: The final day for the 2026 Summer Semester is Wednesday August 12th. The 2026 Fall Semester begins Sunday August 16th. Please have these dates on your calendars!!
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 availability for new students for the 2026 Summer Semester and have a wait list started for the 2026 Fall Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
The JAHC Community Calendar has plenty more opportunities for performances, First Friday events and a host of other fun – www.jahc.org/box-office/community-calendar/.
July 1st, 2026
Hello everyone! Welcome to the 2026 Summer Semester here at NSMA. I am looking forward to a more relaxed lessons pace this summer and getting to know all of our new students! Below are some important reminders on dates for this month as well as looking ahead to the rest of the summer (and the fall!!).
No Lessons: There will be no lessons Sunday July 19. Optional makeup lessons for Sunday students will be offered Monday July 20 and Tuesday July 21 on a space available basis, please contact me for more information.
End of 2026 Summer Semester and Beginning of 2026 Fall Semester: The final day for the 2026 Summer Semester is Wednesday August 12th. The 2026 Fall Semester begins Sunday August 16th. Please have these dates on your calendars!!
2026 Fall Semester Registration: Early registration for continuing students for the 2026 Fall Semester/2027 Spring Semester will open July 1st. Please see emails for more information.
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 availability for new students for the 2026 Summer Semester and have a wait list started for the 2026 Fall Semester! Please contact us at megan.e.felts@gmail.com or (907) 500-7455 for more information.
Music Around Town:
The JAHC Community Calendar has plenty more opportunities for performances, First Friday events and a host of other fun – www.jahc.org/box-office/community-calendar/.