Arts Adjunct Program

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

2025-2026

Holton-Arms School's Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program offers private lessons in instrumental and vocal music to the full community, as well as to Holton students. Both in-person lessons at Holton-Arms School, as well as virtual lessons are offered.

Program Dates for 2025-2026

Fall Semester (17 Weeks maximum*):
Monday, Sep 8, 2025 to Sunday, Jan 25, 2026
Spring Semester (18 weeks maximum*):
Monday, Jan 26, 2026 to Sunday, Jun 7, 2026
Summer Session (10 weeks maximum*):
Monday, Jun 8, 2026 to Sunday, Aug 23, 2026

* Some weekdays have fewer than maximum available due to School holidays or breaks; please refer to the list of Significant Dates.

Registration Process

New students submit an inquiry for the instrument they wish to study - links by instrument are listed below. Returning students skip the inquiry and begin at Step 2.
Contact an instructor to set a schedule for a lesson package or trial lesson. Instructor info provided in the Inquiry confirmation email.
When your schedule is set, register online and submit payment.
We will email to confirm dates, lesson location, and check in procedures once registration is complete, followed by an electronic calendar invitation for all confirmed lesson dates.

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	Piano	Viola/Violin
	Voice**

* Flute lessons are offered for students age 9 (grade 4) and older.
** Private voice lessons are offered for students age 13 (grade 8) 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. We invite you to explore our instructor bios.

Bernardo De Leon Guitar, Bass, Ukulele	Lihua Fang Piano	Emma Hays Johnson Cello
Michelle Kelly Voice	Chang Eun Lee Piano	Jennifer Ries Violin, Viola
Emily Robinson Clarinet, Saxophone	Allyson Royster Flute	Marissa Singer Musical Theater

CONTACT US

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

Group Performing Arts Class
Fall 2025

The Arts Adjunct Program offers group classes in performing arts, such as acting, choral music, and musical theatre.

Musical Theatre Workshop - Girls in Grades 3 to 6
Open to the full community

Musical theater programs inspire those involved to grow as both artists and creators. This class for girls in grades 3 to 6, led by Creative Summer Musical Director, Marissa Singer, will serve as the perfect introduction into the world of dramatic arts, as students gain experience with the different elements of musical theatre, including singing, acting, and dancing. At the end of the semester, a musical production will be performed for a small audience, where parents will have the ability to watch what the students have learned and rehearsed.

Classes meet from 4 to 5:30 pm in Holton's Black Box Theater on Thursdays, except for two Monday dates as noted.

Thursdays, September 18, 25
Monday, October 6 (no class Oct 2 Yom Kippur or Oct 9 Panther Pause)
Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30
Monday, November 3 (no class Nov 6 Instructor absent)
Thursdays, November 13, 20 (no class Nov 27 Thanksgiving)
Thursdays, December 4, 11, 18*
* Includes INFOrmance

REGISTER

Health and Wellness Policy

The Arts Adjunct Program complies with all Health and Wellness policies of Holton-Arms School.

If your student feels unwell, they should not attend lessons. If their illness includes a fever, they may not return to the campus until they have been fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours. Masking for up to five days upon return to campus after absence due to illness is recommended, but optional.

Creative Summer Connection
Families who participate in the Arts Adjunct Program during 2025 - Spring Semester, Summer Session, or Fall Semester - are eligible to register for Creative Summer 2026 during the Priority Period.

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:

$58.00 for each 30-minute lesson
$84.50 for each 45-minute lesson
$111.00 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 above. Returning students begin at Step 2.
Contact an instructor to discuss lessons and agree upon a schedule. Contact info provided in the inquiry confirmation.
When you and your instructor agree upon a schedule, register online and submit payment.
We will email to confirm dates, lesson location, and check in procedures once registration is complete, followed by an electronic calendar invitation for all confirmed lesson dates.

Significant and Excluded Dates

Semester Dates

Fall Semester (17 Weeks maximum*): Monday, Sep 8, 2025 to Sunday, Jan 25, 2026
Spring Semester (18 weeks maximum*): Monday, Jan 26, 2026 to Sunday, Jun 7, 2026
Summer Session (11 weeks maximum*): Monday, Jun 8, 2026 to Sunday, Aug 23, 2026

In-Person Lesson Scheduling Limitations
In person lessons at Holton-Arms School may be scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. on days the campus is open. In person lessons will not be scheduled on school holidays, breaks, or on certain dates when major events are held on the Holton-Arms campus (see Significant and Excluded Dates list). In person lessons may be held on Professional Days or Conference 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 Lesson Scheduling Flexibility
It is preferred that virtual lessons 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 the same scheduling limitations as in-person lessons; however, the Arts Adjunct office will not schedule virtual lessons on Excluded Dates unless they are specifically requested on the Student Information Form at registration.

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.

Voice Lesson Policy - Age Restriction

Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Policies

Program Withdrawal and 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 withdraw must be submitted in writing. Refunds for program withdrawal will be given as follows:

Withdrawal within three (3) calendar days of registration: All fees less the cost of any lesson dates that have already occurred will be refunded.
Withdrawal before first lesson: All fees less the non-refundable registration fee will be refunded.
Withdrawal before four scheduled lessons: Fifty percent (50%) of fees less the cost of any lesson dates that have already occurred will be refunded.
Withdrawal after four scheduled lessons: No refunds will be given.

Funds forfeited due to withdrawal are not transferrable to future lessons, 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, text, or email) at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled lesson. No more than two (2) reschedules will be granted be made per semester. Rescheduling lessons cancelled by the student 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 out of its control (such as a power failure) in-person lessons will be cancelled for that day and may be rescheduled. Virtual lessons may still be held as scheduled.

Click here to view the full 2025-2026 Arts Adjunct Music Lesson Policies document.

Commitment to Lessons

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, or if lessons are cancelled by the School due to inclement weather, 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.

Student Commitment to Lessons

Students should 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.

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 10, 2025, is generally intended for continuing Arts Adjunct students who participated in the program in the previous season, from fall 2024 through spring/summer 2025; however, new students are welcome.

The Spring Showcase, scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, is intended for new and continuing Arts Adjunct students. Because of the number of participants, the recital may be be given in two sessions.

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.

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