Arts Adjunct Program

Private Music Lessons Available via
Holton's Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program
2023-2024

Holton-Arms School's 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 offer both in-person lessons at Holton-Arms School as well as virtual lessons via Zoom for the 2023-2024 Season..

Program Dates

Fall Semester (17 Weeks maximum): Monday, Sep 11, 2023 to Sunday, Jan 21, 2024
Spring Semester (18 Weeks maximum): Monday, Jan 22, 2024 to Sunday, Jun 2, 2024
Summer Session (10 Weeks maximum): Monday, Jun 10, 2024 to Sunday, Aug 25, 2024

How to Register

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

Instruments Offered - Inquiry Form Links
Click an instrument name below to submit an inquiry and begin the registration process. We offer private lessons in these instruments:

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

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

Email artsadjunct@holton-arms.edu with questions.

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
Anita Garcia Violin, Viola	Michelle Kelly Voice	Chang Eun Lee Piano
Kate Magill Robinson Acting/Drama	Jose-Luis Oviedo Trumpet	Danae Powers Oboe
Jennifer Ries Violin, Viola	Emily Robinson Clarinet, Saxophone	Mark Robinson Acting/Drama
Allyson Royster Flute	Marissa Singer Musical Theater, Chorus	Heidi Sturniolo Harp
	Vanessa Young Harp

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, and musical theatre. Fall 2023 offerings include:

ACTivate Drama Class - Holton Students in Grades 5 to 6
with Kate Magill Robinson and Mark Robinson
Holton-Arms School students only

Adventure and mystery, drama and comedy, legends and folk tales! Great storytelling has existed for thousands of years, and while the stories have evolved over time, the ingredients that make up good stories have remained constant. This class will explore storytelling through improvisation, theater games, and an original script which will allow the student actors to explore and bring to life a colorful cast of characters. The class will conclude with a final INFOrmance where students can wow families and friends with the dramatic and storytelling skills they have developed over the semester. Please come dressed to play (modesty shorts or tights under skirts, shoes that stay on your feet) and bring your imagination!

Classes meet Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Beebe Black Box Theater on these dates:

September 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 16, 30 (no class 11/2 PT conferences)
December 7, 14

Musical Theatre Workshop - Holton Students in Grades 3 to 4
with Marissa Singer
Holton-Arms School students only

Musical theater programs inspire those involved to grow as both artists and creators. This class will serve as the perfect introduction into the world of dramatic arts, as students gain experience with the different elements of musical theater, including singing, acting, and dancing. At the end of the semester, an INFOrmance will be held where parents will have the opportunity to enjoy what the students have learned and rehearsed.

Classes meet Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Beebe Black Box Theater on these dates:

September 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 29
December 6, 13 - INFOrmance Thursday, December 14

CONTACT US

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Holton-Arms School requires all staff, faculty, and all students above age 5 to be vaccinated for Covid-19, to include a booster as applicable, to participate in any on-campus program.

Arts Adjunct students not currently enrolled at Holton-Arms School must provide proof of COVID vaccination (or medical exemption) before their first scheduled in person lesson. Parents who come into the school to wait for their students during lessons may be asked to 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 at the discretion of Holton-Arms School.

Creative Summer Connection
Families who participate in the Arts Adjunct Program during 2023 - Spring Semester, Summer Session, or Fall Semester - are eligible to register for Creative Summer 2024 during the Priority Period 1.

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 each 30-minute lesson
$80 for each 45-minute lesson
$105 for each 60-minute lesson

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

New students* may arrange a trial lesson before committing to a full package. *Includes returning students studying a new instrument or working with a new instructor.

Registration Process

New students submit an inquiry for the instrument the student wants to study - links listed on page above. Returning students begin at Step 2.
Contact an instructor to discuss lessons and agree upon a schedule. Contact info will be provided in the inquiry confirmation email.
Once you and your instructor agree upon a schedule, register online and submit payment.
You will receive an electronic calendar invitation by email with your lesson location and check in procedures and/or Zoom login information to confirm your online registration.

Program Policies

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

$55 for each 30-minute lesson
$80 for each 45-minute lesson
$105 for each 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.

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 cost of any lessons that have already occurred will be refunded.
Cancellation before first lesson: All fees less the non-refundable registration fee 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, or to any other program.

Lesson Cancellation and Reschedule Policy
Requests to cancel or 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 of the instructor or the instruction space. Instructors have no obligation to reschedule no shows or requests given with less than 24 hours’ notice.

Inclement Weather: 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.

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.

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

Significant and Excluded Dates

Semester Dates

Fall Semester (17 Weeks): Monday, Sept 11, 2023 to Sunday, Jan 21, 2024
Spring Semester (18 Weeks): Monday, Jan 22, 2024 to Sunday, Jun 2, 2024
Summer Session (10 Weeks): Monday, Jun 10, 2024 to Sunday, Aug 25, 2024

In-Person Lesson Scheduling
In person lessons at Holton-Arms School may be scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 until 7 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on days the campus is open. In person lessons will not be scheduled on school holidays or breaks, or on certain dates when major events are held on the Holton-Arms campus. In person lessons may be held on Professional Days and Asynchronous Learning Days when the campus is open but Holton students do not have classes.

Excluded Dates: Click here for the full list of Significant and Excluded Dates.

Virtual Lessons via Zoom
It is preferred that virtual lessons via Zoom occur between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at times and on dates mutually convenient to both the student and instructor. Virtual lessons are not subject to Excluded Dates; limiting factors for virtual lessons are teacher and student availability. However, if you plan to schedule virtual lessons on dates when in-person lessons are excluded, please outline these dates on your Student Information Form when you register.

Inclement Weather: In-person lessons will not be held on days the School closes for inclement weather. Instructors and students have the option to switch to virtual lessons on their regular scheduled dates 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.

Music Recitals - optional

Music Recitals
Arts Adjunct students are invited and encouraged to participate in the Arts Adjunct Showcase of Music; however, participation is optional. Two performances will be held.

The Fall Showcase, scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2023, is for continuing Arts Adjunct students who participated in the program in the previous season, from fall 2022 through spring/summer 2023.

The Spring Showcase, scheduled for Friday, March 15, 2024, is intended for new and continuing Arts Adjunct students. Fall 2023 students who do not to take lessons during spring 2024 are still eligible to participate in the Spring Showcase.

Recitals for players of all instruments will take place in Holton’s Simms Reception Room. Families are invited and encouraged to attend and watch our students perform.