This is the letter I've sent to my parents and students.
August 2010
Dear Parents and Piano Students –
I am looking forward to school starting, candy selling ending, and cooler weather! I am also excited about getting back to piano lessons and seeing my students every week. I hope you’re ready to learn some new songs and hymnplaying techniques.
Piano lessons will begin the first full week of September. The tuition will be $360.00 for the entire year (September through April 2011), or $45.00 per month. If paid in full at the beginning of the year the cost is $320.00. Lessons will be scheduled according to the Temple Baptist Schools’ calendar. Lessons may be scheduled during study hall times, recess times, or you may schedule an after-school lesson at my home, if needed.
Thank you for putting a value on music education. We are seeing the results of this effort in every ministry of our church. The Lord has blessed and I’m praying for another wonderful year with great achievements.
Students will have a Classical Christmas recital at my home during December, along with refreshments and caroling. Our Church-wide Spring recital will focus on hymnplaying of every type - preludes, offertories, invitations, special services, and accompaniment.
We have some exciting ideas and plans for the students this year. I hope to hear from you soon!
In His Service,
Mrs. Jennifer Petticoffer
Ps. 40:1-3
Piano Student Registration Form – Fall 2010/Spring 2011
Name _______________________________
Date ______________
Address _____________________________
Phone ______________________
Cell ________________________
Date of Birth _______________
Grade in school _______________
Preferred lesson day(s) Tuesday Thursday
Preferred lesson time(s) Study Hall Recess After School
Preferred payment plan Monthly Entire Year
Current Lesson Book (main curriculum) ____________________
What type of piano/keyboard student owns or uses to practice:
Is this tuned/in good condition?
Student/parent practice goal for this year: Circle all that apply
Number of Days:
Six days a week Five days a week
Four days a week Three days a week
Time per day: 1 hour per day 45-minutes per day
30-minutes per day 15 – minutes per day Other - ______________
Personal goals for the student: Check all that apply
q Improved note reading
q Improved sight-reading
q Hymn playing
q Classical music and technique
q Accompanying soloists/groups
q Performance/memorization
q Scales, technique
q Theory and composition
q Practice, application, character
q Improved rhythm and even tempo
