February 1st, 2017

February News

Hello everyone! It has been great to see everyone back from Winter Break, and to meet some new students as well. We’ve gotten back in the swing of lessons and practicing here at NSMA, and next month we’ll have our first recital of 2017. Below is some important information for this month as well as looking ahead to next month.

March Recital: Our students’ choice recital this year is going to be Soundtrack Themes. The recital will be held Sunday March 12th at 3:00pm at Aldersgate Church. All students wishing to participate need to contact me by Feb. 20 to register for the recital, there is a $10.00 per student performance fee. Please contact me with any questions!

Spring Break: We will be having optional lessons the week of the school district Spring Break, March 18-26. Please see the letter given to students in lessons regarding more information on Spring Break options, which has also been emailed to all clients. The letter is also available for download on my website under the Current Students/Documents tabs.

Yes to Lessons: We DO have lessons on all one-day holidays. This includes YES lessons on: Tuesday 2/14 Valentine's Day, Monday 2/20 Presidents' Day, Sunday 4/16 Easter, Sunday 5/14 Mother's Day, and all other one-day holidays. If you are unsure about the calendar and holidays, please see my online calendar under the Current Students tab.

Spring Business Hours: Sat/Sun 12:00-7:00, Mon 1:00-7:00, Tue/Wed 2:00-7:00, closed Thur/Fri. Hours are posted on the front door, please do not come up to the house if it is not during the posted business hours.

Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition Payments are due the first lesson of every month with a grace period until the 10th of the month (15th of the month for January due to late start). If tuition is received after the 10th of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed. Please drop off your payment with your student at lesson, send the payment in the mail or you can drop it off anytime in the secure white drop box attached to the mailbox. Please do not come up to the house to drop off payment if it is not during your student's lesson time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

New Students: If you are a potential new student and are interested in lessons, I am currently fully booked for the Spring Semester. I do have a wait list started, please contact me at megan.e.felts@gmail.com for more information on NSMA and how to sign up for for the wait list.

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January 1st, 2017

January News

Hello everyone, and Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season. The Spring Semester will start January 9th, so we’re still on break until then. Below are some important dates and updates for you – please mark these dates on your calendars!!

Winter Break: Jan. 1-8. Lessons resume Monday Jan. 9 with our same schedule as last fall.

Scheduling: If you/your student is interested in a different day/time for lessons, Winter Break is the time to contact me regarding requesting scheduling changes for the spring semester!

Yes to Lessons: We DO have lessons on all one-day holidays. This includes YES lessons on: Monday 1/16 Martin Luther King Day, Tuesday 2/14 Valentine’s Day, Monday 2/20 Presidents’ Day, Sunday 4/16 Easter, Sunday 5/14 Mother’s Day, and all other one-day holidays. If you are unsure about the calendar and holidays, please see my online calendar under the Current Students tab.

Soundtrack Themes Recital: Our next recital is our Students’ Choice Recital and they have picked Soundtrack Themes! The recital will be on Sunday March 12 at 3:00pm at Aldersgate Church. More information to follow in February.

Spring Break: The school district Spring Break is March 18-26. Lessons will be given on an optional basis, more information to follow in February.

Spring Recital: Our final recital of the school year is the Spring Recital, which will be held on Sunday May 21 at 3:00pm at Aldersgate Church. This recital marks the end of the Spring Semester, the 2017 Summer Semester will begin May 28. More information to follow on the recital and summer lessons in April.

Spring Business Hours: Sat/Sun 12:00-7:00, Mon/Tue 1:00-7:00, Wed 2:30-7:00, closed Thur/Fri. Hours are posted on the front door, please do not come up to the house if it is not during the posted business hours.

Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition Payments are due the first lesson of every month with a grace period until the 10th of the month (15th of the month for January due to late start). If tuition is received after the 10th of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed. Please drop off your payment with your student at lesson, send the payment in the mail or you can drop it off anytime in the secure white drop box attached to the mailbox. Please do not come up to the house to drop off payment if it is not during your student's lesson time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

New Students: If you are a potential new student and are interested in lessons, I am currently fully booked for the Spring Semester. I do have a wait list started, please contact me at megan.e.felts@gmail.com for more information on NSMA and how to sign up for for the wait list.

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January 1st, 2017

January News

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and I’m looking forward to getting back to lessons as normal this month. Below are some important reminders for January as well as the rest of the 2018 Spring Semester.

Winter Break: Winter Break will continue through Sunday January 7th. Lessons will resume Monday January 8th with the same schedule we had in the fall.

Lesson Days/Times: If you/your student would like to look at switching to a different day or time for lessons, please contact me asap to see if we can get something worked out.

March Recital: Our next recital is our Students’ Choice recital, which will be 1980’s themed!, on Sunday March 11th at 3:00pm at Aldersgate Church. Recital registration paperwork will be handed out the first week of February.

YES to Lessons: We DO have lessons on all one day holidays! That includes Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday 1/15, Valentine’s Day Wednesday 2/14, President’s Day Monday 2/19, Easter Sunday 4/1 and Mother’s Day Sunday 5/13. Please let me know if you/your student will not be attending lessons that day, the regular cancelation policy will still apply.

Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition Payments are due 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 your payment downstairs in the studio with your student at lesson, send the payment in the mail or you can drop it off anytime in the secure white drop box attached to the mailbox. Please do not come up to the house to drop off payment if it is not during your student's lesson time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Business Hours: Sat/Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed 12:00-7:00pm, closed Thur/Fri. Please do not come up to the door if it is not your student's lesson time or regular business hours, thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

New Students for the Spring 2018 Semester: I am currently fully booked for the beginning of the Spring 2018 Semester. I do have a wait list started, so if you are interested in lessons please contact me for more information on how to be put on the wait list for when I have openings in my schedule.

December 1st, 2016

December News

Hello everyone! Winter is here and I’m sure we’re all bustling about getting ready for the holidays. We have a short, jam-packed month here at NSMA. Below are the highlights for December.

Winter Holiday Recital: Our fifth annual Winter Holiday Recital will be held on Sunday Dec. 18th at 3:00pm at Aldersgate Church. All students participating should be registered, all are welcome to come and watch as audience members! There will be no lessons held on that recital day. Please contact me asap with any questions you might have.

Winter Break: There will be NO LESSONS Thursday 12/22 – Sunday 1/8. Lessons resume at our normal schedule on Monday 1/9.

Scheduling: If you/your student is interested in a different day/time for lessons, Winter Break is the time to contact me regarding requesting scheduling changes for the spring semester!

Fall Business Hours: Sat/Sun 12:00-7:00, Mon/Tue 1:00-7:00, Wed 2:30-7:00, closed Thur/Fri. Hours are posted on the front door, please do not come up to the house if it is not during the posted business hours.

Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition Payments are due 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 your payment with your student at lesson, send the payment in the mail or you can drop it off anytime in the secure white drop box attached to the mailbox. Please do not come up to the house to drop off payment if it is not during your student's lesson time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

New Students: If you are a potential new student and are interested in lessons, I am currently fully booked. I do have a wait list started, please contact me at megan.e.felts@gmail.com for more information on NSMA and how to sign up for lessons or for the wait list.

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November 1st, 2016

November News

Hello everyone! We had an exceptional Halloween Recital last week – I think it was the most well-prepared recital we’ve ever had! I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope everyone else did, too. We have a busy next month and a half as we go into the holiday season, here are some important updates and reminders!

Thanksgiving Week: We DO have lessons during the week of Thanksgiving!! Please mark that on your calendars. If you/your student will miss a lesson, the normal cancelation policy does still apply, so please let me know as soon as possible.

Winter Holiday Recital: Our fifth annual Winter Holiday Recital will be held on Sunday December 18th at 3:00pm at Aldersgate Church. There is a $10.00 per student fee to participate. This week I will be handing out registration letters (also available for download through the Current Students/Documents tabs) – please email me by Nov. 20th to register you/your student for the recital!

Winter Break: There will be no lessons held Thursday 12/22 through Sunday 1/8. Lessons will resume as normal Monday 1/9. I do often have shifting in my schedule between the fall and spring semesters, so if you are interested in making any changes to lessons, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can best accommodate any requests.

Fall Business Hours: Sat/Sun 12:00-7:00, Mon/Tue 1:00-7:00, Wed 3:00-7:00, closed Thur/Fri. Hours are posted on the front door, please do not come up to the house if it is not during the posted business hours.

Tuition Payment Reminder: Tuition Payments are due 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 your payment with your student at lesson, send the payment in the mail or you can drop it off anytime in the secure white drop box attached to the mailbox. Please do not come up to the house to drop off payment if it is not during your student's lesson time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

New Students: If you are a potential new student and are interested in lessons, I have only one opening available for new students! I also have a wait list started, please contact me at megan.e.felts@gmail.com for more information on NSMA and how to sign up for lessons or for the wait list.

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