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ST. PETER’SCOMMUNITY

ARTACADEMY

2019 - 2020

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Table of Contents

2019–2020AcademicCalendar.........................................................................................................................4

ArtsAcademyDirectory...........................................................................................................................................4

ArtsAcademyRecitalEtiquette.........................................................................................................................14

BalletSchool..................................................................................................................................................6,7&8

BalletSchoolDressCode.........................................................................................................................................8

BalletSchoolRegistrationForm............................................................................................................20&21

CelloStudio................................................................................................................................................................11

CommunityChoirs.....................................................................................................................................................9

EventsCalendar..........................................................................................................................................................5

Fees,ScholarshipsandTuition................................................................................................................16&17

FinancialAidForm..................................................................................................................................................22

FriendsoftheArts...................................................................................................................................................23

GuitarStudio............................................................................................................................................................12

MusicRegistrationFormsforPiano,Cello,Guitar,Violin,Viola,Voice&Choirs..........18&19

MusicalBeginningsGroupClasses......................................................................................................................8

PianoStudio....................................................................................................................................................10&11

PoliciesandProcedures..............................................................................................................................15&16

RecitalEtiquette.......................................................................................................................................................14

SPCAAEventsCalendar2019-2020....................................................................................................................5

StringExplorerGroupClass................................................................................................................................13

StringsStudio................................................................................................................................................12&13

SuzukiViolinandViolaStudio.................................................................................................................12&13

VoiceStudio..............................................................................................................................................................10

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Arts Academy Directory

SPCAA Staff: JamesAdams HeadofSchool 315-789-0106 jadams@stpetersarts.org

SuzanneAdams SPCAAAdministrator 315-789-0106 jimandsueadams@gmail.com

DonnaDavenport DeanofFaculty 315-521-6891 davenport@hws.edu

KimberlyWagner Bookkeeper 315-789-0106 kwagner@stpetersgeneva.org

SPCAA Faculty:

AlainaOlivieri BalletSchool 585-295-3228 alainaolivieri@hotmail.com

WendraTrowbridge CommunityChoir&Voice 315-787-0241 wtrowbridge@stpetersarts.org

MaryAnnHamilton AdultMixedChoir 585-721-4750 molliham@aol.com

GlennaCurren Cello 585-957-8079 glenna.curren@gmail.com

BenEllis Guitar 607-382-7702 benellisguitar@gmail.com

JuliannaGray SuzukiViolin 315-521-1401 juliegray79@gmail.com

EllenSonnenberg SuzukiViolin 920-917-7222 emsonnen@gmail.com

ChristineMcElhenny MusicalBeginnings 315-398-2230 christinemariemcelhenny@gmail.com

TroySlocum Piano 315-521-4647 troyslocum3@aol.com

MengZhou Piano 585-705-0878 mzhou7@u.rochester.edu

MargaretSawyer Piano 585-465-8442 msawyer4382@windstream.net

SuzanneMurphy Voice 315-789-7210 suzannem@rochester.rr.com

2019–2020 Academic Calendar

OuracademicyearstartsinSeptemberandcontinuesthroughthemiddleofJuneforatotalof36weeks.Forbillingpurposes,wedividetheacademicyearintofourquarters.Tuitionpaymentsareduepriortothebeginningofeachquarter.

FirstQuarter:Sept.4–Nov.5,2019§ 9/4/19-LessonsBegin

SecondQuarter:Nov.6,2019-Jan.25,2020§ 11/27/19–11/30/19–NoLessons(ThanksgivingBreak)LessonsresumeDec.2,2019§ 12/22/19–1/4/20–NoLessons(HolidayBreak)LessonsresumeJan.6,2020§ 1/20/20–LessonswillbetaughtonMartinLutherKingDay

ThirdQuarter:Jan.27,2020-April4,2020§ 2/17/20–2/23/20–NoLessons(WinterBreak)LessonsresumeFeb.24,2020

§ 4/6/20-4/11/20-NoLessons(SpringBreak)LessonsresumeApril13,2020

FourthQuarter:April13,2020-June15,2020§ 5/25/20–NoLessonsonMemorialDay

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SPCAA Events Calendar 2019 – 2020 (HappeningatSt.Peter’s,149GeneseeStreet,Geneva,NYunlessnoted)

PianoStudioRecitals October24th,2019-Thursday(5&6:30pm)

SoundsofChristmasConcert December6th,2019-Friday(7:30pm)StringsRecital December14th,2019-Saturday(3:00p.m.)PianoStudioHolidayRecitals Dec.19th,2019-Thursday(5&6:30pm)DinnerwiththeArts March29th,2020-Sunday(4:30pm)

GoodFridayConcert April10th,2020-Friday(7:30pm)PianoStudioRecitals April23rd,2020-Thursday(5&6:30pm)PianoGoldCupRecital April26th,2020-Sunday(1–5pm)StringsRecital May16th,2020-Saturday(3:00p.m.)SuzukiPlayDown May31st,2020-Sunday(3:00p.m.)SpringSing&Barbecue June5th,2020-Friday(7:30pm)StringsMasterClass June___,2020(date&timetobeannounced)PianoStudioRecitals June11th,2020-Thursday(5&6:30pm)

BalletSchoolRecital June13th,2020-Saturday(7:00p.m.)--AttheGenevaHighSchoolAuditoriumBalletSchoolRecital June14th,2020-Sunday(2:00p.m.)--AttheGenevaHighSchoolAuditorium

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Ballet School

Faculty: Alaina Olivieri

TheBalletSchoolpridesitselfonprovidinghighqualityclassicalballetanddancetrainingforstudentsofallagesandabilities.Thestructureofeachclassisbothchallengingandencouraging,withemphasisplacedondevelopingproperdancetechniqueandetiquette.PerformanceopportunitiesareofferedthroughouttheyearforAdvancedleveldancestudents.Theend-of-yeardancerecitalinJuneprovidesaperformanceopportunityforstudentsofeveryleveltosharewhattheyhavelearnedoverthecourseoftheyear.

Studentsshouldexpecttoremaininalevelformorethanoneyear.Pleasecontacttheinstructorwithclassplacementinquiries.Newstudentsneedtheinstructor’spermissiontojoinaclassafterthesecondbillingquarter.TheBalletSchooladherestoSPCAA’s36weekacademicyear(September–June).Foryourconvenience,tuitioncanbebilledquarterlyoryearly.

§ AlainaOlivieriisamovementartistandcollaboratorwithRochester,NewYorkbasedprofessionalcontemporarydancecompaniesBIODANCE(MissyPfohlSmith)andHanlonDance&Company(EranDavidP.Hanlon).SheisalsoaguestperformerwithKDiehlDanceworks,MelanieAcetoContemporaryDance,KTInsights,HeatherRoffeDanceandDaystarDance.Sheperformslocallyandnationallyinfestivals,theaters,galleries,andUniversitiesandappearsindanceoncameraandphotography.OlivierigraduatedSummaCumLaudewithherBachelorofArtsDegreeinDancefromTheCollegeatBrockport.ItwastherethatshewasawardedtheFriarsFoundationAwardforTalentandAcademicAchievementinthePerformingArts.PriortohermovetoBrockport,OlivieristudiedatTheSchooloftheHartfordBallet,NYSSSAatSkidmoreCollege,andSUNYGeneseo,whereshereceivedtheHubertandGertrudeChanlerScholarshipforExcellenceinDance.Ms.OlivieriservesasHeadoftheBalletSchoolatSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademy.

*Enrollmentinaseconddanceclassisrecommended.Likesports,progressingtoanadvancedlevelindancetrainingrequiresmorethanonedayofguidedpracticeeachweek.Pre-Ballet&CreativeMovement-Ages5-7(45minutes)(notrainingrequired)Thisclassbuildsyourchild’sconfidence,posture,coordinationandflexibility,whilenurturingajoyofdance.Classintroducesbasicballetterminologyandencouragesself-expressionthroughmovementgamesandimprovisation.Ballet1-Ages8+(1hour)(notrainingrequired)Thestructureofthistraditionalballetclass(barre,centerandacrossthefloor)developsphysicalandmentaldiscipline.Studentswilllearnbasicballettechniqueandterminologywhileimprovingposture,strengthandflexibility.Ballet2-Ages9+(1¼hours)(atleastoneyearoftrainingrequired)Thistraditionalballetclassisforstudentswithsometrainingwhoareinterestedindevelopingtheirtechnicalstrengthandknowledgeinclassicalballet.Ballet2buildsupontherudimentarymovementslearnedinBallet1,placingmoreemphasisoncoordination,musicality,andtechnicalproficiency.Ballet3–Ages11+(1½hours)(atleasttwoyearsoftrainingrequired)Moreadvancedbarreandcenterworkisintroduced.Attentionispaidtodevelopingmovementsequences,properextensionofthelegsandfeet,useofthehead,balance,aswellassimplebeatsandbasicpirouettes.StudentsenrolledinBallet3arestronglyencouragedtoenrollinBallet2orBallet4/5respectivetotheirleveloftraining.AdultBallet–Ages18+(1½hours)(notrainingrequired)Womenandmenareinvitedtolearnballetinanatmospherethatissupportiveandengaging.Beginnersarewelcomeaseachclassisdesignedtobeaccessibletostudentsatavarietyoflevels.Buildstrength,flexibility,andimprovecoordinationwhileexploringtraditionalandmodernballettechniques.

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Tap1-Ages8+(45minutes)(notrainingrequired)ElementaryTaptechniqueandterminologyisintroduced.Thisclassemphasizessimplerhythmsandtheproductionofclearsoundswithtapshoes.Tap2–Ages10+(45minutes)(atleasttwoyearsoftrainingrequired)Thisclasscontinuesthedevelopmentoftaptechniqueandterminology.Tap2willfocusonclarityofsounds,increasingspeedandmorecomplicatedrhythms.JazzDance–Ages10+(45minutes)(somedanceexperiencesuggested)Studentswillstudyjazzdancetechniquesoftenseeninmusicaltheaterandincommercial/entertainmentindustrieswhileimprovingcoordination,strength,flexibility,andmusicality.Classincludesawarm-upwithstretching,isolations,andstrengtheningexercisesandthenmovesacrossthefloortoworkonturns,leaps,jumpsandruns.ModernDance–Ages14-18(1½hours)(somedanceexperiencesuggested)Studentswilldevelopfundamentalmovementskillsandbodyawareness.Focusisonfullbodyintegration,andmovementexplorationasaformofindividualandartisticexpression.Thisclasswillincludefloorwork,partneringandimprovisation.AdultTap–Ages18+(1hour)(6weekFallSession-notrainingrequired)AdultTapisforadultsandseniorswhowishtogetbacktotappingorwanttolearnhowtotap.Thisclasswillintroduce(orreview)basictapdancestepswhichdeveloprhythmicskills,andmusicality.Eachclasswillincludewarmups,acrossthefloorexercises,andashortcombination.Tapshoesarerecommended.AdvancedDanceClasses*requiresstudentstoattendatleasttwoclassesperweek,haveatleastthreeyearstrainingandhavepermissionofinstructorBallet4/5–Ages13+(1½hourstwiceaweek)Achallengingclassthatrequiresstrengthandstaminaformorecomplexadage,pirouetteandallegrocombinations.Thisclasswillpayattentiontofinedetails,useoftheupperbody,breathofmovementandexpressionaswellasincreasinglyadvancedrepertoryofsteps.Pre-Pointe/Pointe1–Ages13+(45minutes)Fordedicatedandmotivatedballetstudents,thisclasswillintroducetheuseofpointeshoes.Tobeconsidered,astudentmustdemonstratesignificantlegandfootstrength,balance,andsteadyexecutionofexercises.Buildingontechniquegainedfromlongtermballettraining,beginnerpointefocuswillbeonbalanceandplacementwhilewearingpointeshoes,progressingtosimplemovementcombinationsbytheendoftheyear.Pointe2–Ages15+(1hour)Tobeconsideredforthisnextleveloftraining,studentsmustdemonstratesignificantprogressinoverallstrength,balanceandexecutionofbeginninglevelpointeexercises.Studentswillfurtherdeveloptechnicalproficiencybyengaginginexercisesthatrequiregreaterspeed,control,strength,staminaandcomplexity.

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BalletSchoolDressCodeProperdanceattireisimportantincreatingaproductivelearningenvironmentindanceclass.Pleaseadheret0thedresscodeasitallowsthestudentabroadrangeofmovementandprovidestheinstructorwiththeabilitytoseethestudents’bodyandmakenecessarycorrections.Followingthedresscodeestablishesgoodworkethic,respect,discipline,unity,focus,andenergyduringclass.

Hairshouldbesecuredinabun(forballet)orponytail(forjazz,tap,andmodern).Shorterhairstylesshouldbesecuredbackfromtheface.

Pleaselimitjewelrytosmallearrings.Largeordanglingearrings,necklaces,bracelets,rings,andwatchescanbedangerous.

Ballet(Alllevels):Females:Blackleotardandpinktights.Pinkballetshoes.Noskirts,please. Males: WhiteT-shirtandblacktightsorblackleggings.Blackballetshoes.

Jazz/Tap: Females:Blackleotardorunitard,pinkortantights.Blackleggingsarepermitted. BlackJazzshoesandblacktapshoes.Males: WhiteT-shirtandblacktightsorblackleggings. BlackJazzshoesandblacktapshoes.Modern: All: Comfortableclothingthatallowsforeaseofmovement.Barefeetor“halfsole”slippers.

Musical Beginnings

Faculty: Christine McElhenny

• MusicalBeginnings:Acoursedesignedforyouandyourlittleone(s)toexplorethebuildingblocksofearlymusiceducation,creativemovementandeachother.Focusingonbeingdevelopmentally-appropriate,theclassesprovideanaturalwaytoexperiencemusicalconcepts,suchastempo,pitchandvolume,space,shape,time,force,flowandrhythm.Playingmusicalgameswithspecialprops,wediscoverwhatourbodiesandvoicescando.Percussioninstrumentshelpusexpressthebeat.Singingtraditionalnurseryrhymesteachesrhythmthroughlanguage.Wemaylearntoappreciatemanytypesofsoundsbylisteningtorecordingsofvariousmusicalgenresandforms.Creativeresponsesandimaginationdoemerge.Infants,toddlersandpreschoolersdelightinanopenandplayfulenvironmentofdiscovery.Caregiversenjoythespecialbondingtimewiththeirlovedonesastheyexploremusicandmovementinacreativeclass.

MusicalBeginningsITuesdays (Ages1–3yearswithcaregiver)10-10:45a.m. MusicalBeginningsI Fridays (Ages1–3yearswithcaregiver)10-10:45a.m. MusicalBeginningsII Saturdays (Ages3–5yearsw/orwocaregiver)10-10:45a.m.

• ChristineMcElhennygrewupintheCoalRegionofPennsylvania,singingincommunitychoirsandperforminginschoolmusicalsfromayoungage.SheholdsaBachelorofArtsdegreeinPsychologyfromLafayetteCollegeinEaston,PA,wheresheenjoyedmovingandperforminginBlackBoxtheaterproductions.Itwasalsotherewhereshefirstdiscoveredtheartsofmindfulmovementandlistening.Shestillpracticesthesetoday.SoonaftermovingtoGenevain2009,sheandhertwodaughterswerefirstexposedtoSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademythroughasimilarmusicandmovementclassandhavebeengratefulfortheexperienceeverysince.Christinebelievesparentingisagiftandthatworkingwithchildrenisanhonor.Sheenjoysservingthecommunityinthiscreativeway.

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Community Choirs Faculty: Wendra Trowbridge and MaryAnn Hamilton

Choristersaretaughtmusicliteracyandsingingskills,andreceivetraininginallareasofmusicianship.Eachchoirisgivenregularopportunitiesforperformance.Everyfouryears,theSeniorChoirtransformsintotheSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademyTourChoirandmembershaveanopportunitytotraveltoEuropetoperform.OurnextEuropeanTourisbeingplannedforFebruary2022.TheCommunityChildren’sChoirshavebeenunderthedirectionofWendraTrowbridgesince1996.Mrs.TrowbridgeisanalumnaofIthacaCollegeSchoolofMusic,andcurrentlyteachesvoiceatHobartandWilliamSmithCollegesaswellasatSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademy.

§ WendraTrowbridgereceivedherBMandMMinVocalPerformancefromIthacaCollegeSchoolofMusic.Shehasextensiveexperiencewithprivatetrainingofvoicesatalllevels,iscurrentlyadjunctvoicefacultyatHobartandWilliamSmithCollegesandhaspreviouslytaughtatIthacaCollege.ShehastaughtvocalmusicintheNewYorkpublicschoolsystemandhasconductedhonorchoirsforCentralandWesternNewYorkschools.HerownperformancesincludenumeroustourswiththeCelebrantSingersthroughouttheUnitedStatesandfourteencountries.ShehasalsoperformedinvariousrecitalsandoperasthroughoutNewYorkStateincludingGlimmerglassOperainCooperstown,NYandIthacaOperaAssociation.WendraisMusicalDirectorforthreeSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademyChildren’sChoirs.

Choirsrehearseweekly,SeptemberthroughJune:

§ St.NicholasChoir(gradesK–2) 4to5p.m.Tuesday§ JuniorChoir(grades3–6) 3:45to5p.m.Wednesday§ SeniorChoir(grades7–12) 5:15to6:30p.m.Wednesday§ AdultMixedChoir 7:30to9p.m.Wednesday

TheAdultMixedChoir’sprimarypurposeistosingatSt.Peter’sEpiscopalChurchworshipservicesandattheannual“SoundsofChristmas”and“SpringSing”concerts.ManycommunitymembersjointhechoirfortheirGoodFridayperformances,featuringmajorworksbyJohnRutter,GabrielFauré,BobChilcott,andG.F.Handel.TheAdultChoirisdirectedbySt.Peter’sChurchparishmusicianMaryAnn“Molly”Hamilton.Mrs.HamiltonreceivedherDoctorofMusicalArtsdegreeattheEastmanSchoolofMusic.

§ MaryAnnHamiltonwasnamedtothepositionofParishMusicianatSt.Peter’sEpiscopalChurchuponcompletionofherDoctorofMusicalArtsdegreeattheEastmanSchoolofMusic,Rochester,NYinMay2000.MaryAnnplaystheorganforSundayservicesanddirectstheAdultMixedChoir.MaryAnnalsoholdsaMasterofSacredMusicdegreefromUnionTheologicalSeminary,NYC,whereshestudiedchoralconductingwithAbrahamKaplan.InadditiontoherworkatSt.Peter’sandSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademy,Ms.HamiltonservesasCollegesOrganistatHobartandWilliamSmithColleges.

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Voice Studio

Faculty: Suzanne Murphy and Wendra Trowbridge

TheVoiceStudioofferslessonsforstudentsofallagesandabilities.Studentswilllearnthebasicconceptsofsingingandhowtoproperlyusethevoicefromaclassically-basedapproach.Studentswillbeexposedtomanydifferentstylesofmusic;repertoirewillbeatthediscretionoftheinstructorandtailoredtowardstheindividualstudent’sinterests

§ SuzanneMurphy–Mezzo-Soprano–earnedaB.M.inMusicEducationandVocalPerformancefromIthacaCollegeandanM.M.degreeinVocalPerformancefromYaleUniversity.AttheYaleSchoolofMusicshestudiedwithPhyllisCurtinandRichardLalli.Ms.MurphyhastaughtintheMassachusettsPublicSchoolSystemandattheSuzukiMusicSchoolinNewHaven,Connecticut,aswellasteachingprivatestudiolesson.ShehasperformedwiththeProvidenceOpera,theCabotStreetPlayhouse(OceanStateLightOpera)andtheCornellSavoyards.Inaddition,Ms.MurphyhasbeenaltosoloistforsuchmajorworksasBach’sMassinBminor,Vivaldi’sGloria,andHandel’sMessiah.Mostrecently,shehasperformedastheSecondLadyinGenevalightOpera’sperformanceofTheMagicFlute.SuzanneisamemberoftheBostonByzantineChoir,agroupdevotedtopreservingByzantineChantinEnglish.TheBBChasachievedwidecriticalacclaimandhaspublishedtwoalbumsofByzantineChant.Sheisexperiencedteachingatalllevelsofability.

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Piano Studio PrivateLessonRateIncludesAWeeklyGroupClass

Faculty: Troy Slocum, Margaret Sawyer and Meng Zhou

ThePianoStudioprovideslessonsforstudentsofallagesandabilitieswiththegoalofdevelopingahighlevelofmusicianshipthroughthetraditionalapproachofnotereadingcombinedwithanemphasisonmusictheoryandperformance.Eachweek,studentsattendaprivatelessonanda45-minutegroupclassinourkeyboardlab.Recitalsareheldseveraltimesayearandallstudentsareencouragedtoparticipate.

• TroySlocumisacumlaudegraduateofNazarethCollegeofRochesterwithaB.M.inPiano

Performance.TroyhasalsopursuedgraduatestudiesinPianoPerformanceatSyracuseUniversity.TroyisanactiverecitalistandaccompanistintheRochester/Genevaarea.Hehasperformedsoloandchamberworksinvariousvenuesthroughouttheregionandisaversatilepianist,comfortableinseveralstylesofmusicfromcocktailpianotoclassical.TroytaughtpreviouslyintheRochesterareaandhashadseveralaward-winningstudentsinvariouspianocompetitions.Mr.SlocumisapastadjunctpianofacultymemberatHobartandWilliamSmithCollegesandHeadofthePianoStudioatSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademy.

• MargaretSawyerhasspentthelast27yearsmaintainingaprivatestudioandworkingasan

elementaryandpreschoolteacherinthetownofShortsville.Sheteachesallagesandenjoysplayingpianoandviolaperformances.Megstartedpianolessonsattheageof5withhermother,JanetB.Smith,andstudiedtheviolawithNancyHuntoftheRPO.Atage12,shecontinuedpianolessonsthroughtheEastmanSchoolofMusic’scommunityeducationprogramwithHarrietZimmerman,andalsocontinuedviolalessons,playingintheYouthOrchestra(RPYO).MegattendedHoughtonCollege,graduatingwithaBachelor’sdegreeinMusicEducation.Shebeganofferingprivatelessonsaswellasworkingasaschoolmusic/elementaryteacher.ShelaterreturnedtotheEastmanSchoolofMusic,focusingonpianoandearlychildhoodmusic.Shecreated“MunchkinMusic,”amovementandmusicprogramforpre-schoolchildren,whichinvolvestheuseofrhythminstruments.

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• MengZhoubeganherprofessionalmusiceducationatagefive.From2008–2014,sheattendedtheEastmanSchoolofMusicandMaterofMusicdegreesinPianoPerformanceandLiterature.In2019,sheearnedaDoctorofMusicArtsdegreestudyingwithProfessorDouglasHumpherys,thechairofthePianoDepartment.Dr.ZhouservedasteachingassistantforEastmanSchoolofMusicformanyyears,winningtheEastmanSchoolofMusicTeachingAssistantPrizeforExcellenceinTeaching.AdditionalawardsandhonorsincludetheBanffCentreSummerMusicProgram,TheLimaSymphonyOrchestra–YoungArtistsCompetition(firstprize),PianoTexasInternationalAcademy&Festival,BeijingInternationalMusicFestivalandAcademy,theInternationalKeyboardInstituteandFestivalinNewYorkCity,MoscowInternationalFrederickChopinCompetitionforYoungPianists,“XinghaiCup”PianoCompetition(firstprize),andTOYAMAAsiaMusicCompetitioninHongKong(firstprize).Dr.Zhoumaintainsanactiveperformingcareer.Sheappearsfrequentlyasasoloistandchambermusicianbothlocallyandinternationally.HerconcertshavetakenplaceinBeijing,HongKong,Moscow,AlbertaandcitiesthroughouttheUnitedStates.ShehasalsoperformedinsoloandchambermasterclassesformajorartistsincludingLeonFleisher,RobertMcDonald,theBrentanoStringQuartetandtheJerusalemStringQuartet.In2013,Dr.ZhouwasinvitedtobethesoloistinconcertfeaturingSergeiProkofiev’sPianoConcertoNo.1forcelebratingthe60thanniversaryofLimaSymphonyOrchestra,underthebatonofMaestroCraftonBeck.SheiscurrentlybasedinRochester,N.Y.

Strings Studio: Cello Studio PrivateLessonRateIncludesAWeeklyGroupClass

Faculty: Glenna Curren

CelloLessonsattheAcademyareofferedtostudentsofallagesandlevels;beginnerthroughadvanced.BothtraditionalandSuzukimethodsareusedtoachieveexcellentmusicianship.Studentsdeveloppracticeandperformanceskillsthroughlessonsinmusicreading,listening,interpretation,andgoalsettingandareencouragedtoparticipateinrecitalsandensembleopportunitiesattheAcademy.

• CellistGlennaCurrenhasmaintainedaprivateteachingstudiosince2002.CurrentlybasedinRochester,shehastaughtasateachingassistantatOberlinConservatoryandisagraduateofthenationallyrecognizedPenfieldSuzukiProgram.Glennastrivestounderstandhoweachstudentlearnsbest;asateacherherapproachcentersaroundcreatingapersonalizedmethodforeachstudent.HavingearneddegreesfromtheOberlinConservatoryofMusicandtheEastmanSchoolofMusic,Glennahasbeenfortunatetostudywithsomeofthemusicworld’smostsought-afterteachers—includingAlanHarris,StephenDoane,RichardAaron,AmirEldan,andCatharinaMeints—whomshecreditswithteachingherhowtoteachaswellashowtoplaythecello.Shethusdrawsuponaricharrayofteachingapproaches,whichshesupplementswithconceptsfromyogaandAlexanderTechnique,insistingthatarelaxedcellistisahappycellist!Asaperformer,GlennahasappearedacrosstheUnitedStatesandfiveEuropeancountries.ARochesternative,shehasbeenareturningguestsoloistonRochesterPublicRadio’sperformanceseriesLivefromHochsteinandwiththeRochesterPhilharmonicOrchestra,andisanalumnaoftheRochesterPhilharmonicYouthOrchestra.Currently,GlennaisafoundingmemberofUpstateNewYork’sonlyClassicalperiodorchestra,EnsemblePerihipsous,whichiscurrentlyinitsfirstseason.Withhersmallinstrumentalchamberensemble,OgniSorti,sheexploreslesser-knownworksoftheRenaissance.Alsoasoprano,sheperformswithRochester’scriticallyacclaimedvocalensemble,theChristChurchScholaCantorum.

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Guitar Studio PrivateLessonRateIncludesAWeeklyGroupClass

Faculty: Benjamin Ellis (GuitarRentalsareavailable.)

GuitarLessonswillbetailoredtochildren(ages6+)andadultstudents.BenElliswillcombinetraditionalguitarmethodsandcontemporarysources,exposingstudentstoawidevarietyofmusicfromdifferentculturesandtimeperiods,includingrockn’roll,folk,andclassicalguitarpieces.Guitarstudentswillbetaughttechnique,performance,andhowtoreadmusic---beginningtoadvancedselections.ThecostofGuitarlessonsatSPCAAincludesaprivatelessonaswellasagroupclasseachweek.

§ BenEllisisanadjunctprofessorofguitaranddirectoroftheClassicalGuitarEnsembleatHobartandWilliamSmithColleges(HWS).InadditiontoaBachelor’sdegreefromtheSUNYFredoniaSchoolofMusic,EllisholdsaMaster’sdegreeinClassicalGuitarPerformancefromSyracuseUniversity,studyingunderDr.KennethMeyer.EllisperformsasbothasoloistandchambermusicianwithsuchgroupsastheSyracuseVocalEnsemble,SyracuseUniversity’sHendricksChapelChoir,HWSChorale,SyracuseOpera,andaspartoftheGreatLakesGuitarQuartetandtheLaLena-EllisDuo.EllishasbeenafeaturedguestinstructoratSyracuseUniversity,MansfieldUniversityandtheEasternUSMusicCampatColgateUniversity.

Suzuki Violin and Viola Studio PrivateLessonRateIncludesAWeeklyGroupClass

Faculty: Julianna Gray and Ellen Sonnenberg

SuzukiViolinandViolaLessonsareofferedtostudents(ages3+)andatalllevels.TheSuzukimethoddevelopedinJapanbyDr.ShinichiSuzukiisbasedonthepremisethatallchildrenarebornwithahighpotentialforlearning,andgiventheopportunityandproperenvironment,anychildcanlearntoplayaninstrument.StudentsintheSuzukiprogramlearntomakemusicusingthe“mothertongue”approach,whichfocusesonlisteningandimitating,justastheylearntospeak.

ParentsintheSuzukiprogramhavevitalrolesintheeducationalprocess.Aparentisrequiredtobeanactiveparticipantinthelessonandatgroupclassandtohelpstructurepracticeathome.TheweeklygroupclassessupplementtheprivatelessonsandareanessentialpartoftheSuzukiprogram.Thegroupclassesgivestudentsopportunitiestoexperiencethejoyofplayingtogetherandforoneanother.Lessonsarescheduledindividually.

• JuliannaGraybeganSuzukiviolinlessonsattheageoftwoinherhometownofCorning,NewYork.SheholdsaBachelorsDegreeinViolinPerformancefromtheUniversityofOregon,whereshewasacumlaudestudentofFritzGearhart.WhilepursuingherMastersDegreeinViolinPerformanceatIthacaCollege,shewasateachingassistanttoSusanWaterburyandcompletedherlong-termtraininginSuzukiPedagogywithSandyReuning.JuliannahasheldSuzukiteachingpositionsattheUniversityofOregon,IthacaTalentEducationandtheHochsteinSchoolofMusic.BeforemovingtoRochester,sheplayedeightseasonswiththeSyracuseSymphonyOrchestraandtaughtviolinatLemoyneCollege.SheiscurrentlytheCoordinatorofthestringdepartmentandinstructorofviolinandviolaatSt.Peter'sCommunityArtsAcademy,onthefacultyofHobartandWilliamSmith,andperformsregularlywiththeRochesterPhilharmonic.

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• EllenSonnenbergisaviolinistfromWisconsincurrentlyintheViolinsectionofthe

RochesterPhilharmonicOrchestra.ShegraduatedwithherMastersDegreeinViolinPerformanceandLiteratureattheEastmanSchoolofMusicin2018,studyingwithProfessorJulianaAthayde.ShealsocompletedherBachelorsDegreeatEastmanSchoolofMusicin2016,studyingwithProfessorFedericoAgostini.BeginningintheSuzukimethodherselfatage5,EllenhascompletedcoursesinSuzukiViolinTeacherTrainingatIthacaCollegeunderChristieFelsing.BeforejoiningtheRochesterPhilharmonicOrchestra,EllenwasafulltimememberofSymphoriafortwoseasons,receivingtenure.EllenparticipatedintheCollegiumMusicumSummerAcademyatWeissensteinCastleinPrommersfleden,Germany,servingasprinciplesecondviolinandsoloingwiththechamberorchestra.Inaddition,shehasattendedsummerfestivalsattheNationalRepertoryOrchestra,OrfordAcademyofMusic,andInterlochenCenterfortheArts.

String Explorers GroupClassAges3-6

Faculty: Ellen Sonnenberg Studentswilllearnbasicviolinpostureandbowholdaswellaskeyingredientsforabeautifultone.Notereadingandsimplerhythmswillbeintroducedandstudentswillgaintheabilitytoplayeasysongsfrommemory.StudentscanadvancefromthisbeginningprogramintoourregularSuzukicurriculum.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY ARTS ACADEMY MISSION St.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademyprovidesqualityinstruction

inmusicandtheartstostudentsofallagesandlevelsofskill,regardlessoffinancialmeansorreligiousaffiliation.

Ourmissionistocreatearichculturalenvironmentaccessibletoallthroughclasses,workshops,andperformances.

Arts for All!

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Arts Academy Recital Etiquette

StudentRecitalsarevaluableexperiencesforyoungmusicians.Unfortunately,theycanalsobeasourceofsomestressandanxiety.Belowyouwillfindgeneralguidelinesforbothperformersandaudiencemembersthatensurerecitalsareenjoyableforeveryone.Audiencemembersmustrememberthepurposeoftheirvisittotherecitalhall--tolistenquietly,actively,andappreciativelytothemusicbeingofferedbytheperformers.

Performers

§ Performersshouldwearappropriateattire.Properattireshowsrespecttoyouraudience,aswellastoyourself,andtowhatyouhaveaccomplished.Ofcourse,nooneshouldfeelobligatedtospendmoneyfornewclothes.

§ Performersmustbowattheendoftheperformance.Instructorandstudentwillpracticebowingbeforetherecital.

§ Arriveattherequestedtimeinordertofindyourseatandreceiveinstructionsfortheperformance.

§ Duringtherecital,youmustbecourteoustoallperformers.Pleaselistenandbequiet.

§ Respecttheperformers.Noisefromwhispering,talking,candieswrappers,etc.duringaprogramisnotacceptable.Texting,reading,studying,playingvideogames,andwritinglettersduringaprogramarealsoinappropriate.

Audience

§ Recitalsareaspecialoccasion,soitiscustomarytodressnicely.

§ Pleasearriveatleast15minutesearlytofindacomfortableplacetosit.

§ Pleasestayuntiltheperformanceoreventiscompletelyover.Attendingarecitalsothatotherfamilieswillserveasaudiencetoyourstudent,andthenleavingbeforetheotherperformershavefinishedisunacceptable.Ifyouhaveotherobligationsormatterstoattendtobeforetherecitalisover,pleasedonotattend.Donotre-entertherecitalhallorswitchseatswhilesomeoneisperforming.

§ Turnoffallcellphonesandotherelectricaldevices.

§ Whentherecitalbegins,pleaselistenquietly.Cryingbabiesshouldbetakenout.Theyarenothappy,andneitheristheaudiencenortheperformer!

§ Respecttheperformers.Noisefromwhispering,talking,unwrappingcandy,etc.,duringaprogramisunacceptable.Texting,reading,studying,andwritinglettersduringaprogramarealsoinappropriate.

§ Thesoloistwillbow;pleaseapplaudpolitely.

§ Enjoy!Yourpresenceisthegreatestaffirmation!

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Policies & Procedures www.stpetersarts.org ChildSafetyandParentalResponsibility:Facultyandstaffarenotresponsibleforanddonotsupervisechildrenbeforeand/orafterlessonsorgroupclasses.Onlyduringhis/herinstructiontimeisachildsupervisedbyfacultyandstaff.Eachchild’sparentorguardianisrequiredtobeinthebuildingduringprivateinstruction.Forgroupclassesandchoirs,itisimportantthatyouarepromptinbothdeliveringandpickingupyourchildren.|Using SPCAA Facilities Parents,guardians,andsiblingsarewelcometowaitinthebasementloungeduringachild’slessonorclass.Weaskeveryonetoberespectfulofotherlessonsoreventsinthebuilding.Pleasekeepnoiseanddistractionstoaminimum.Siblingsuptotheageoffivearewelcometoplayquietlyinthenursery;however,weaskthatparentsandguardianstoneatentheroombeforeleaving.ThenurseryispartofSt.Peter’sChurchandiskindlymadeavailabletoAcademyfamilies.Facultyarenotresponsibleforputtingawaytoysandcleaningthenursery.New Student Registration Ifseekingprivatemusiclessons,newstudentsshouldcontacttheinstructororSPCAAtoestablishalessontime.Afterplacementwithaninstructorhasbeenconfirmed,pleasecompletetheregistrationonline,paythe$50registrationfee(onefeeperfamily,peryear),alongwithtuitionbeforethefirstlesson.Returning Student Registration Afterconfirmingday,time,andlengthoflessonwithyourcurrentinstructor,completeandsubmittheregistrationformon-lineandappropriatetuitionand/orregistrationfeebeforethefirstlesson.Missed Lessons Asacourtesy,pleasenotifyyourinstructorinadvanceofanyabsence.Make-uplessonsduetostudentabsenceareatthefulldiscretionoftheinstructorandwillbearrangedatmutuallysatisfactorytimes.TheAcademyisnotobligatedtoschedulemake-uplessonsorclassesduetostudentnon-attendance,illness,orvacation,andthereisnorefundforlessonsmissedbystudents.Intheeventofacancellationduetoinclementweather,orbytheinstructor,theinstructorisresponsibleforarrangingamake-uplesson.Weather-related Cancellation SPCAAdoesnotnecessarilyfollowpublicschoolcancellations.Ifacancellationoccurs,instructorswillnotifytheirstudents,andarearadiostationswillbenotified.Withdrawal/Refunds NoticeofwithdrawalfrominstructionandallrequestsforrefundsmustbemadeinwritingtotheAcademy.Verbalnoticeorrequestsfromstudents,parents,orfacultycannotbeaccepted.Registrationfeesandmaterialsfeesarenotrefundable.Refundsaremadeonthefollowingbasis:§ Beforethefirstscheduledlesson/class–100percentoftuition.§ Beforethethirdscheduledlesson/class–50percentoftuition.§ Afterthethirdscheduledlesson/class–notuitioncredit.

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Insufficient Class Enrollment/Cancellation Ifanyclasshasinsufficientenrollment,theAcademyreservestherighttocanceltheclass.Ifaclassiscancelled,refundswillbeissuedwithin15businessdaysPhoto and Recording Policy TheAcademyreservestherightandmaygivepermissiontophotographersoroutsidemediatophotographclasses,programs,andparticipantsatallourfacilitiesandproperties.Pleasebeawarethatthesephotosareforpromotionalpurposesandmaybeusedinfuturepublicationsandmediacommunications.ByparticipatinginAcademyprograms,youconsenttothetakingandpublicationofyourphotographforthesepurposes.Non-Discrimination Policy TheAcademycomplieswithalllawsprohibitingdiscriminationintheconductofitsoperationsandprograms.Itadmitsstudentsofanyreligion,race,color,nationalandethnicoriginstoallrights,privileges,programs,andactivitiesgenerallyaccordedormadeavailabletostudentsattheschool.Itdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofreligion,race,color,ornationalandethnicoriginsintheadministrationofitseducationalpolicies,scholarshipprograms,orotherschool-administeredprograms.Change of Address PleasenotifytheAcademyifyourmailingore-mailaddresswillchange;theAcademydoesnotacceptresponsibilityforlostorundeliverablemail.

Fees, Scholarships, & Tuition TheAcademyprovidesinstructionfora36-weekacademicyearfromSeptemberthroughJune.Inadditiontoon-linepaymentviacreditcard,checksormoneyordersaspaymentfortuitionandfeesareacceptedandshouldbemadeoutto“St.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademy.”

Annual Registration Fee Aregistrationfeeof$50perfamilyforallprogramsandstudiosisrequiredforenrollmenteachyear.Theregistrationfeeisnotrefundable. Late Payment and Returned Check Fees A$25feewillbeassessedforlatepaymentsandreturnedchecks.TheAcademyreservestherighttosuspendorterminateinstructionwhenfinancialobligationsarenotmet.

Scholarships TheAcademyiscommittedtoprovidingassistancetothosestudentswithfinancialneed.Scholarshipsaremadepossiblethroughgrantsfromfoundations.Financialaidapplicationformsareavailableonline,inthispublicationonpage21,andattheArtsAcademybycontactingkwagner@stpetersgeneva.org.FinancialAidFormsmustbesubmittednolaterthanSept.13,2019.

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Tuition SPCAAoffersaquarterlypaymentplanandamonthlypaymentplan.Theregistrationfee($50/year)andfirsttuitionpaymentshouldbemadebeforethefirstlesson.

• Paymentscanbemailedto:St.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademyP.O.Box266,Geneva,NY14456

§ Paymentscanbemadeon-lineatwww.stpetersarts.orgorhanddeliveredtoSt.Peter’sCommunity ArtsAcademy.PleaseleaveyourcheckormoneyorderintheAcademymailbox,

whichisonthewallandnexttothechurchoffice.

Quarterly Payments The36-weekacademicyearisdividedinto4quarterlypayments.Paymentsareduebeforeoron:

• Sept.6

• Nov.8

• Jan.29

• April.16

Please REGISTER ONLINE: wwwstpetersarts.orgorfilloutREGISTRATIONFORMScompletelyonFront&Back:Pages18&19— RegistrationFormforCello,Guitar,MusicalBeginnings,Piano,

StringExplorersClass,Violin,Viola,Voice,and/orCommunityChoirs

Pages20&21— RegistrationFormforBalletSchoolClasses

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MUSIC LESSONS 2019–2020 Registration Forms Pleasevisitwww.StPetersArts.orgtoregisteron-line,oryoumaycompleteandsubmitthisformalongwithone$50registrationfeeperyear(perfamily)andtuitionbeforeyourfirstlesson,to:St.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademy,P.O.Box266,Geneva,NY14456. DAYSandTIMESforprivatelessonsMUSTBEnegotiatedbetweeninstructorandstudent–seethe

ArtsAcademyDirectorytocontactfacultyBEFOREsubmittingregistrationandpayment.

Student Information First Name Last Name School Date of Birth: _____/_____/_____ Grade Level:____________________

Billing and Contact Information First Name Last Name E-mail Address City State Zip Code Home Phone - Cell Phone -

Primary Emergency Contact Information First Name Last Name Relation E-mail Address City State Zip Code Home Phone - Cell Phone -

Secondary Emergency Contact Information First Name Last Name Relation E-mail Address City State Zip Code Home Phone - Cell Phone -

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Enrollment:Registeronline:www.stpetersarts.org$50annualregistrationfeedue.Pleasespecifyclass,lessonlength(ifapplicable),instructor,andpreferredpaymentoption.DAYSandTIMESforprivatelessonsMUSTBEnegotiatedbetweeninstructorandstudent–seetheArtsAcademyDirectorytocontactfacultyBEFOREsubmittingregistrationandpayment.

Music Private Lessons (2019-2020)

Private Lesson rates include a weekly Group Class

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

Cost

Cello c $312/quarter c $468/quarter c $624/quarter

Guitar (ages 6+) c $260/quarter c $390/quarter c $520/quarter Piano (ages 5+) ¨ Troy ¨ Margaret ¨ Meng

c $260/quarter c $390/quarter c $520/quarter

Suzuki Violin (ages 3+) ¨ Julie ¨ Ellen

c $345/quarter c $520/quarter c $690/quarter

Private Lesson Only - No Group

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

Cost

Voice (ages 10+) ¨ Suzanne ¨ Wendra

c $230/quarter c $345/quarter c $460/quarter

Community Children’s Choirs (group classes) St. Nicholas Choir Tues. 4:00 – 5:00 pm (K–2nd grade) c $55/quarter c $220/yearly

Junior Choir Wed. 3:45 – 5:00 pm

(3rd–6th grade) c $65/quarter c $260/yearly

Senior Choir Wed. 5:15 – 6:30 pm (7th–12th grade) c $75/quarter c $300/yearly

Musical Beginnings (group classes – 8 week sessions – child and caregiver) Musical Beginnings I

Tuesdays 1-3 yrs (9-9:45am) c $95 for 8 weeks with caregiver

c $140 for Family (2 or more)

Musical Beginnings I Fridays. 1-3 yrs (10-10:45am)

c $95 for 8 weeks with caregiver

c $140 for Family (2 or more)

Musical Beginnings II Saturdays 3-5 yrs (10-10:45am)

c $95 for 8 weeks with or without caregiver

c $$140 for Family (2 or more)

String Explorers (group class – child and caregiver) Ages 3-6 String Explorers Wed. (5:45-6:15pm) c $135/quarter (with caregiver)

REGISTRATION FEE: c Individual and Family - $50/year

(private and group lessons – All Studios)

c I would like to apply for Financial Aid. Amount Enclosed:

Please register for classes online: wwwstpetersarts.org Or mail your registration form and payment to: St. Peter’s Community Arts Academy, PO Box 266, Geneva, NY 14456

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Ballet School 2019 – 2020 Registration Form Pleasevisitwww.StPetersArts.orgtoregisteron-line,oryoumaycompleteandsubmitthisformalongwithone$50registrationfeeperyear(perfamily)andtuitionbeforeyourfirstlesson,to:

St.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademy,P.O.Box266,Geneva,NY14456.Newstudentsneedtheinstructor’spermission(AlainaOlivieri@alainaolivieri@hotmail.com)tojoinaclassafterthesecondbillingquarter.TheDanceStudioadherestoSPCAA’s36weekacademicyear(September–June).Foryourconvenience,tuitioncanbebilledquarterlyoryearly.

Student Information First Name Last Name School Date of Birth: _____/_____/_____ Grade Level:____________________

Billing and Contact Information First Name Last Name E-mail Address City State Zip Code Home Phone - Cell Phone -

Primary Emergency Contact Information First Name Last Name Relation E-mail Address City State Zip Code Home Phone - Cell Phone -

Secondary Emergency Contact Information First Name Last Name Relation E-mail Address City State Zip Code Home Phone -

Cell Phone -

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Ballet School 2019-2020 Enrollment Enrollment:Registeronline:www.stpetersarts.org$50annualregistrationfeedue.Newstudentsneedtheinstructor’spermission(AlainaOlivieri@alainaolivieri@hotmail.com)tojoinaclassafterthesecondbillingquarter.TheBalletSchooladherestoSPCAA’s36weekacademicyear(September–June).Foryourconvenience,tuitioncanbebilledquarterlyoryearly.*Enrollmentinaseconddanceclassisrecommended.Likesports,progressingtoanadvancedlevelindancetrainingrequiresmorethanonedayofguidedpracticeeachweek.

DANCE LESSONS COST Pre-Ballet & Creative Movement Mondays 4:00 – 4:45 pm (ages 5-7)

c $80/quarter

Ballet 1 Mondays 4:45 - 5:45 pm (ages 8+) c $105/quarter

*Ballet 2 Thursdays 4:00 - 5:15 pm (ages 9+) c $130/quarter

*Ballet 3 Mondays 6:00 – 7:30 pm

(ages 11+) c $155/quarter

*Ballet 4/5 Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm (ages 13+) c $155/quarter

*Ballet 4/5 Thursdays 5:15 – 6:45 pm (ages 13+) c $155/quarter

Modern Dance Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 pm (ages 14 - 18) c $155/quarter

*Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1 Thursdays 6:45 – 7:30 pm (ages 13+) c $80/quarter

*Pointe 2 Tuesdays 8 :00 – 9:00 pm (ages 15+) c $105/quarter

Adult Ballet Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 pm (ages 18+) c $155/quarter

Tap 1 Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm (ages 8+) c $80/quarter

Tap 2 Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:15 pm (ages 10+) c $80/quarter

*Jazz Dance Tuesdays 4:45 – 5:30 pm (ages 10+) c $80/quarter

Adult Tap (6 week fall session) Saturdays 9:00 – 10:00 am

Sept. 7th – Oct. 19th (no Oct. 6) (ages 18+)

c $80/six classes

c Annual Registration Fee c I would like to apply for scholarship. Individual and Family - $50/year (private and group lessons – All Studios) Amount Enclosed:

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St. Peter’s Community Arts Academy Scholarship DuenolaterthanSeptember16,2019

Financial Aid Guidelines Thefollowinginformationisprovidedtoassiststudents,parentsandfacultymembersinunderstandingthefinancialaidpoliciesoftheSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademy.ItshouldbeunderstoodthatcurrentfundingforfinancialassistancethroughSPCAAremainssomewhatlimited.Everyeffortwill,however,bemadetoassistthosestudentswho,becauseoffinancialdifficulties,wouldotherwisebeunabletostudyatSPCAA.

Financial Aid Award Policies TheacceptanceoffinancialassistancefromSPCAAcarrieswithitanobligationonthepartofthestudenttoattendclasses,rehearsals,lessonsorperformancesonaregularbasisandworkdiligentlyonmakingprogressinhis/herprincipalareaofstudy.Financialaidmaybewithdrawnatanytimeif,intheopinionoftheprincipalteacherandtheDirectorofSPCAA,therecipientfailstomeetminimumstandardsthatareexpectedbytheteacherandSPCAA.Thereceiptofaiddoesnotguaranteeassistanceinthefuture.SPCAAholdsoneannualfundraisingeventeachyearandwerequestyourhelpasaparentvolunteeratourAnnualDinnerwiththeArtswhichwillbeheldSunday,March29,2020at5:00p.m.Aparentorguardianofeachfinancialaidrecipientwillbeaskedtosignaletterofagreementacceptingthefinancialaidandtoreturnitwithintwoweeksofnotificationoftheaward.

SPCAAiscommittedtoprovidingassistancetothosestudentswhomightotherwisebeunabletostudyattheAcademy.Limitationsintheamountofaidavailablemaymeanthatnoteverystudentwithademonstratedneedcanbehelped.ItisimportantthatanyadditionalinformationthatmightaffectthedecisionoftheAcademytograntaidbedetailedaspartoftheapplication.Suchinformationmightincludeunusualmedicalexpensesorexpensesforeducation.

PleasedocumentsuchexpensesontheFinancialAidForm.

• Pleasenotethatallinformationsubmittedwillbekeptinstrictconfidence.• SPCAAdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,religiousbeliefs,nationalorigin,age,gender,sexualorientation, maritalstatusordisabilityinitsadmissions,financialaid,scholarshipandothereducationalpolicies.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2019 – 2020 Financial Aid Form (needs to be submitted by 9/16/19)

StudentName

StudentAddress City State Zip

Email

Parent/GuardianNames: PhonenumbersHome:_______________________________Work:________________________________Cell:

TypeofInstructionRegisteredfor:

LengthofLesson:_____________________________________CostperQuarterforlesson:

Pleaseanswerthefollowingquestions:Doyourent?__________orownyourhome?____________Doyoureceiveaidfordependentchildren?_______________

Thisformmustbeaccompaniedbyacopyofthefirsttwopagesofyourmostrecentincometaxform.Thisinformationisrequiredforourannualaudit.Allinformationwillbekeptconfidential.Thescholarshipwillberenewedeachquarterbasedontheteacherevaluationandstudentimprovement.IcertifythatalltheinformationthatIhavegivenistrue.PrintedName:______________________________________________Signed:______________________________________________________Date:

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Friends of the Arts 2019 - 2020 St.Peter'sCommunityArtsAcademyisanon-profit,tax-exemptinstitutiondedicatedtoprovidingqualityinstructioninmusicandvisualartsinourcommunity.Tuitionalonedoesnotcoverourexpenses;werelyonmembershipfees,contributions,andgrantstocoverexpenses.Friends of the Arts Membership: HelpmakeadifferenceinthelivesofstudentsinourcommunitybybecomingaFriendsoftheArtsmember.Yourtax-deductibledonationwillhelpprovidehealthy,wholesome,andcreativeopportunitiesatSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademy.

Friends of the Arts Membership Form Yes!IwouldliketosupportSt.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademybybecominga“FriendsoftheArts”memberatthelevelindicatedbelow:

c $100-$249 Donor

c $250-$499 Patron

c $500-$999 Sponsor

c $1000- Benefactor

c $______________

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________City:_______________________________________________State:__________________________________Zip:___________

HomePhone:_____________________________________Email:__________________________________________________

Pleaserecognizethisnameorbusinessonthe“FriendsoftheArts”listingonconcertandrecital

programs:_____________________________________________________________________________

or£Pleasekeepthisdonationanonymous.

Pleasemakecheckspayableto: SPCAA Friends of the Arts

Mailto: St.Peter’sCommunityArtsAcademyPOBox266Geneva,NY14456

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