Arts Adjunct Program

Private Music Lessons Available via
Holton's Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program

The Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program offers private and group lessons in instrumental and vocal music. The program’s goals are:

To provide instructional support to Holton students in our curricular ensemble program;
To expand students' musical education beyond the School's ensemble program;
To offer the same outstanding instruction to students of all ages in our community.

In Person and Virtual Lessons Available
The Arts Program is pleased to be offer both in-person lessons at Holton-Arms School as well as virtual lessons via Zoom for the 2022-2023 Season..

Semester Dates

Fall Semester (17 Weeks): Monday, Sept 12, 2022 to Sunday, Jan 22, 2023
Spring Semester (17 Weeks): Monday, Jan 30, 2023 to Sunday, Jun 4, 2023
Summer Session (11 Weeks): Monday, Jun 12, 2023 to Sunday, Aug 27, 2023

Registration Process

New students submit an inquiry form for the instrument they want to study - links to inquiry forms by instrument are listed below. Returning students begin at Step 2.
Contact an instructor(s) (info to be provided in the Inquiry confirmation email) to set a schedule for a lesson package (or trial lesson).
Once you and your instructor set the schedule, register online and submit payment.
We will email an electronic calendar invitation with your lesson location and check in procedures and/or Zoom login information once your registration is complete.

Instruments Offered
We offer private lessons in the instruments listed below. Click the link for each instrument to submit an inquiry form and begin your registration.

Cello	Clarinet/ Saxophone	Flute	Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Harp	Oboe	Percussion	Piano
Trumpet	Viola/Violin	Voice*

*Private voice lessons are offered for students age 13 and older – see our Voice Lesson Policy.

If the inquiry form links above do not work, please email your inquiry to artsadjunct@holton-arms.edu and include:

Your name and a daytime phone number
Student’s name, current grade (or adult), and school (if applicable)
Instrument(s) student would like to study
Scheduling information, such as preferred day(s) and time(s) for lessons, and/or dates student is not available.

We will reply with contact information for an appropriate instructor or instructors.

Creative Summer Connection
Families who participate in the Arts Adjunct Program during 2022 - Spring Semester, Summer Session, or Fall Semester - are eligible to register for Creative Summer 2023 during the Priority Period 1.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Holton-Arms School requires all staff, faculty, and students eligible for COVID-19 vaccination to be fully vaccinated, or provide a verified medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination, to participate in any on-campus program.

Arts Adjunct students not currently enrolled at Holton-Arms School must provide proof of COVID vaccination no later than one week before their first scheduled in person lesson. Parents who opt to come into the school to wait for their students during lessons must show proof of COVID vaccination to enter the building.

Mask Policy
Indoor masking is currently optional at Holton-Arms School; however, masking during lessons is at the discretion of the instructor. We reserve the right to update this mask policy in response to conditions of the pandemic at the discretion of Holton-Arms School.

Our Instructors

Our talented and experienced faculty have degrees from major music, theater, and art schools as well as universities throughout the world. Click here for instructor bios.

Syneva Colle Cello	Bernardo De Leon Guitar, Bass, Ukulele	Lihua Fang Piano
Trevor Fanning Choral Music	Michelle Kelly Voice	Steve Larrance Percussion
Chang Eun Lee Piano	Kate Magill Robinson Acting/Drama	Jose-Luis Oviedo Trumpet
Danae Powers Oboe	Jennifer Ries Violin, Viola	Emily Robinson Clarinet, Saxophone
Allyson Royster Flute	Mallory Shear Stage Combat	Marissa Singer Musical Theater
Heidi Sturniolo Harp	Vanessa Young Harp	Sherri Zhang Viola, Violin

Group Performing Arts Classes Available via
Holton's Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program

The Arts Adjunct Program offers group classes in performing arts, such as acting, choral music, musical theater, and self defense. Spring 2023 offerings include:

Group Chorus Class for Boys and Girls in Grades 3 to 6
with Trevor Fanning
Open to the community, as well as Holton students

This fun and informative class, led by Holton-Arms Choir Director, Trevor Fanning, offers tools and vocal techniques designed to foster great singing habits, and help each student gain confidence as a singer.

Mr. Fanning teaches general music and directs the choirs in Holton’s Middle School and Upper Schools, along with giving private and group voice lessons geared toward students of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and interests. He has been working as a teacher for over 20 years, and can take the shyest kid and turn them into a singing superstar. This group class is a great way to get your young ones involved and interested in singing!

Group Chorus classes meet Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Chorus Room.
April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23
$225

REGISTER FOR GROUP CHORUS SESSION 2

Self Defense 101 for Girls in Grades 4 to 6
by Defend Yourself
Open to the community, as well as Holton students

This five-week program will approach child safety skills and “rules” matter-of-factly. Similarly to how you teach your children to look both ways before they cross the street or to brush their teeth, we don’t discuss what might happen if they don’t follow the rules. Our approach is empowering and upbeat: we don’t present material that will scare kids; rather we find that having skills helps people of every age to be less frightened. Our training is age-appropriate and tailored to the life situations of the students.

Self Defense 101 classes meet Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on
April 24; May 1, 8, 15, and 22.
$260

REGISTER FOR SELF DEFENSE 101

CONTACT US

For general questions about the Arts Program, please email artsadjunct@holton-arms.edu or call 301-365-6098.

Music Lesson Rates and Registration

Lesson Fees, Required Minimums, and Trial Lessons
Payment is due in full before the first scheduled lesson. Lesson fees are:

$55 for a 30-minute lesson
$80 for a 45-minute lesson
$105 for a 60-minute lesson

Lessons are sold in packages, starting at a minimum of eight (8) lessons for the Fall and Spring semesters, and four (4) lessons for the Summer Session.

New students also have the option to arrange a trial lesson before committing to a full lesson package. This includes returning students who will begin study with a new instructor.

Registration Process

New students submit an inquiry form for the instrument the student wants to study - see list of Instruments Offered. Returning students begin at Step 2.
Contact an instructor(s) (info will be provided in the Inquiry confirmation email) to agree upon a schedule for a lesson package (or trial lesson).
Once you and your instructor agree upon a schedule, register online and submit payment.
An electronic calendar invitation with your lesson location and check in procedures and/or Zoom login information will be emailed once your online registration is complete.

Program Policies

Lesson Cancellation and Reschedule Policy
Requests to cancel/reschedule a lesson must be communicated directly with the instructor (phone or email) at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled lesson, and no more than two (2) requests may be made per semester. Rescheduling is at the discretion of the instructor and subject to availability. Instructors have no obligation to reschedule no shows or requests given with less than 24 hours’ notice.

If Holton-Arms cancels school or closes early for inclement weather or other event such as a power failure, virtual lessons may still be held if both the student and instructor agree.

Program Cancellation/Refund Policy
A portion of lesson fees includes a non-refundable registration fee equal to $15 or three percent of the total program cost, whichever is larger. Requests to cancel must be submitted in writing. Refunds for program cancellation will be given as follows:

Cancellation within three (3) calendar days of registration: All fees less the non-refundable registration fee and the cost of any lessons that have already occurred will be refunded.
Cancellation before four scheduled lessons: Fifty percent (50%) of fees less the cost of any lesson dates that have already occurred will be refunded.
Cancellation after four scheduled lessons: No refunds will be given.
Funds forfeited due to cancellation are not transferrable to future lessons or to a sibling’s account.

Voice Lesson Policy
Holton-Arms offers private voice lessons for students beginning in 8th grade. Students in grades 7 and younger are encouraged to invest their time and energy in choral singing experiences offered in school and in the larger community. Good training in healthy and beautiful vocal production is at the core of a quality choral ensemble.

Lesson Fees, Required Minimums, and Trial Lessons
Payment is due in full before the first scheduled lesson. Lesson fees are:

$55 for a 30-minute lesson
$80 for a 45-minute lesson
$105 for a 60-minute lesson

Lessons are sold in packages, starting at a minimum of eight (8) lessons for the Fall and Spring semesters, and four (4) lessons for the Summer Session.

New students have the option to arrange a trial lesson before committing to a full lesson package. This includes returning students who will begin study with a new instructor.

Click here to view the full 2022-23 Arts Adjunct Program Policies document.

Semester Dates and Excluded Dates

Semester Dates

Fall Semester (17 Weeks): Monday, Sept 12, 2022 to Sunday, Jan 22, 2023
Spring Semester (17 Weeks): Monday, Jan 30, 2023 to Sunday, Jun 4, 2023
Summer Session (11 Weeks): Monday, Jun 12, 2023 to Sunday, Aug 27, 2023

Excluded Dates: Lessons will not be scheduled on dates that Holton-Arms School is closed for holidays and school breaks, or on days Holton-Arms School host major events, but may be held on Professional and Asynchronous Learning Days when the campus is open. Click here for the full list of Excluded Dates.

Inclement Weather: In-person lessons will not be held on days the School closes for inclement weather. Instructors and students have the option to hold virtual lessons as scheduled on inclement weather days, or to reschedule for a different day.

Commitment to Lessons

Student Commitment to Lessons

Students arrive for their lessons on time and fully prepared for the lesson. Instruments and any required music should be readily accessible when the lesson begins.
If a student arrives late, the lesson will still end on schedule. Instructors are not obligated to makeup time if a student arrives late to a lesson.
Please provide as much advance notice as possible if a student will be late or will miss a lesson. Rescheduling may be possible if at least 24 hours' notice is given.
Instructors may assign additional practice during the period between lessons. Musical progress is greatly improved when students invest the effort to practice between lessons.
Parents are encouraged to communicate with instructors regularly regarding their student’s lessons, progress, and practice.

Instructor Commitment to Lessons

Instructors will begin all lessons on time on the dates scheduled, unless a schedule change has been mutually agreed upon.
Instructors will provide as much notice as possible if they must miss or reschedule a lesson.
If an instructor must cancel a lesson, and a reschedule is not possible within the same semester, a full refund for the missed lesson will be given.
Instructors may communicate with parents regularly regarding their student’s lessons, progress, and practice.