**CORRECTION**: Please disregard previous email, which was sent in error! This email includes all corrected info for Sunnyside String School’s Spring 2013 semester. My apologies for the confusion. Begin corrected email:
Register Now for Sunnyside String School 2013 Spring Semester
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year, and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break! Miss Tamara, Miss Nora, Miss Joan and I are all more excited than ever about the start of a new year and our new semester. This excitement is also fueled by the coming launch of a new program of Sunnyside String School, our long-anticipated Children’s Orchestra (details below).
SPRING SEMESTER
Registration is now open for our 2013 Spring Semester. The 20-week semester runs from January 14th (*NEW DATE*) through June 15th, 2013. You will notice the inclusion of extra weeks, to facilitate weekday holidays and breaks. How to register and secure your child’s spot:
New students: Visit our website’s registration pagehttp://www.sunnysidestringschool.com/?page_id=370 and enter your information. You will then be contacted ASAP to determine the exact day and time or your lessons.
Returning students: First contact your teacher to see what times are available. Then email me atsunnysidestringschool@gmail.com. (Returning students do not need to register via the website but confirm yourpreferred lesson time ASAP).
Fee:
Private lessons
$30 X 20 weeks = $600* ($550 with sibling discount; see below).
Suzuki Group Class
$20 X 20 weeks = $400* (no discount available).
Rental fees (if needed): violin = $50 per semester, or $20 per month. Cello = $100 per semester, or $30 per month.
*Discount: starting this year, sibling discounts are available for private lessons only, and are worth $50 off the combined (family) tuition price.
Payment:
Please mail your check (payable to “Sunnyside String School”) to 39-63 43rd St, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Half-semester installments can be accepted optionally. Note: while checks currently remain our only form of accepting payment, we are looking into the possibility of accepting credit card payments and will make an announcement if and when this becomes possible.
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WHAT’S NEW AT SUNNYSIDE STRING SCHOOL?
Children’s Orchestra: The large ensemble idea I’ve been writing about will soon become a reality! Open to all young string players (violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists) both inside and outside our school, the orchestra is geared towards more intermediate to advanced players. We will rehearse and perform an engaging, diverse repertoire from Bach to Rock. Participants will benefit from the social and teamwork aspects they’ll develop, and have loads of fun doing it!
The Children’s Orchestra’s first rehearsal will kick off Friday March 1st at 5-5:45pm and will continue likewise every Friday through June 7th. This program will culminate in a concert (date/location TBA). Participation in the orchestra will be determined through audition only. An intermediate or higher ability level is necessary, with an emphasis on sight-reading ability.
To audition: Auditions will be held in February. Please email me to secure an audition date/time.
Fee: Upon successfully passing the audition, the fee will be $50 for the semester. If instrument rentals needed, please inquire.
Guitar Lessons are now available. Please inquire.
We look forward to a fruitful new semester and wish you all a Happy New Year!
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Choi Fairbanks
Director, Sunnyside String School
www.sunnysidestringschool.com
sunnysidestringschool@gmail.com
917-349-5477
