May 1st, 2017
Hello everyone! We’re down to the last few weeks of our Spring Semester here at NSMA, and I can tell you, I’m excited for summer!! We have a busy three weeks until our final recital of the school year, our annual Spring Recital, so here are some very important reminders.
Spring Recital: Our annual Spring Recital will be held Sunday May 21st at 3:00pm at Aldersgate Church. All students participating should now be registered for the recital (the $10.00 participation fee will be on your May invoice). All other students, friends and family are welcome to come watch the recital at no cost! Please contact me with any questions you might have.
YES to Lessons: This is your final reminder for the Spring Semester that we DO have lessons on ALL one-day holidays! That does include Sunday 5/14 (Mother’s Day) as it is the final Sunday lesson before our recital.
End of Spring Semester: Saturday 5/20 will be the last day of lessons for the Spring Semester.
Beginning of Summer Semester: Saturday 5/27 will be the first day of lessons for the Summer Semester.
Summer Lessons: All current students wishing to participate in summer lessons should now be registered! I will be sending out confirmation emails this week to confirm you/your student’s lesson day/time. Please make sure you respond to that email!!
Fall Semester Registration: Fall 2017 Registration will be open for continuing students June 1st and be open through June 3oth. ALL CONTINUING STUDENTS (REGARDLESS OF TAKING SUMMER LESSONS OR NOT) MUST BE REGISTERED BY JUNE 30TH TO BE GUARANTEED A SPOT IN MY FALL SEMESTER. Current students will be given the Fall Registration paperwork in lessons the last week of the Spring Semester.
Beginning of Fall Semester: Fall 2017 will begin TUESDAY AUGUST 1ST. Please see Fall Registration documents or contact me for more information.
New Students:Â If you are a potential new student and are interested in lessons, I will have space available for new students for the Summer Semester. I do have a wait list started for the Fall Semester, 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.
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:Â 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.
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April 1st, 2017
Hello everyone! We are two months away from the end of the Spring Semester and I know I’m ready for spring to really start happening! We had a fantastic Soundtrack Themes Recital last month, all of our students performed well and it was a great success. I’m looking forward to our last recital of this school year next month, our annual Spring Recital. Here are some important updates:
Spring Recital: The annual Spring Recital will be held Sunday May 21st at 3:00pm at Aldersgate Church. Recital registration is now open, please contact me before April 20th to register you/your student for the recital. Recital handouts will be given to students this week in lessons and it will also be emailed to everyone, as well as available for download under the Current Students/Documents tabs.
Summer Lessons Registration: Registration is now OPEN for all continuing students for the 2017 Summer Semester. Students will be given all of the registration paperwork in lessons this week and it will also be emailed to everyone, as well as available for download under the Current Students/Documents tabs. Please return the registration form or email it to me by MAY 1st regardless of whether you/your student is going to take summer lessons or not.
End of Spring/Beginning of Summer: The last day of lessons for the Spring Semester is Saturday 5/20. There are NO LESSONS 5/21-5/26. The Summer Semester begins Saturday 5/27.
Fall Registration: Registration for the 2017 Fall Semester for continuing students will be JUNE 1 – 31. All current students wishing to continue lessons in the Fall Semester MUST register by June 31st to be guaranteed a spot in my schedule.
Yes to Lessons:Â We DO have lessons on all one-day holidays. This includes YES lessons on: 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 or contact me.
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:Â 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.
New Students: If you are a potential new student and are interested in lessons, I am currently fully booked for the Spring Semester. I will have space available for new students for the Summer 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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March 1st, 2017
Hello everyone! We’ve almost made it to the half-way point of the Spring Semester and it seems like life is busier than ever! We’ve got quite a few things going on this month as well as the last two months of this semester, so here are some of the highlights:
March Recital: Our ‘Soundtrack Themes’ recital is coming up on Sunday March 12th. It will be held at 3:00pm at Aldersgate Church. All students performing should now be registered. Recital attire can either be costume to match your song or regular recital dress. Please contact me with any questions.
Spring Break: The JSD Spring Break is Saturday March 18 – Sunday March 26. There will be optional lessons held during that time. All students should now have their scheduling finalized for Spring Break, please contact me ASAP if you have any questions.
Daylight Savings: Daylight Savings springs forward 1 hour on Sunday March 12th (our recital day). Please make sure to turn your clocks forward an hour Saturday night so everyone makes it to the recital on time!!
Yes to Lessons:Â We DO have lessons on all one-day holidays. This includes YES lessons on: 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 or contact me.
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:Â 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.
New Students: If you are a potential new student and are interested in lessons, I am currently fully booked for the Spring Semester. I will have space available for new students for the Summer 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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February 1st, 2017
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:Â 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:Â 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
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:Â 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:Â 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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