Dear Parent/Guardian and Student:

  The King Philip regional Music Program has long been recognized for excellence within the state, throughout the Northeast, as well as nationally in many different areas.  Excellence is a product of hard work and a strong foundation of fundamentals.   The music department is again implementing an after school lesson program for all instrumental students and vocal students enrolled in King Philip performing groups.  Please read this letter carefully and return the attached form to the band director by Friday, September 14, 2007

  Instrumental and vocal lessons for secondary school students are offered after the regular school day hours at King Philip Regional High School.  All lessons are private.  The collection of the lesson fee is coordinated through the high school music office.  There are two payment periods during the course of the year.  Period 1 payment covers lessons from October through January.  Period 2 payment covers lessons from February through the first week of May.  Lessons officially end the first week of May so that teachers and students can utilize the rest of the year to conduct make-up lessons as needed.

                                                        Pay Period 1                      Pay Period 2

Half Hour                                 $  352.00                          $  264.00

45 Minute                                 $  528.00                          $  396.00

One Hour                                 $  704.00                          $  528.00

 

  Please do not use financial concerns as a single reason not to participate.  The King Philip Music Association is available for financial assistance if needed.  Any financial arrangements will be kept confidential.  Please call me at my office at 508-384-1000 ext. 426 (NEW)  to discuss the matter or e-mail me at tilestonp@kingphilip.org.  Payment schedules can be set up in the most convenient manner for you. Previous balances from past years need to be addressed before a lesson can be scheduled for this coming year. 

  Our teaching staff is exceptional and each child will receive expert instruction on their chosen instrument.  All play or teach professionally throughout the Boston area.  Scheduling will be done to accommodate as many students as possible.  However, please note that the after school staff is not available every day and their hours working here are set by them.

  The lesson program here at King Philip has long been the foundation of our students’ success both individually as well as in a group format.  In order to continue the development on an instrument or voice, lessons are essential.  Band class or chorus is not the place to learn how to play an instrument at the secondary level.  Great musicianship and ensemble training are the key components of band and chorus.  The opportunity to develop better technique and music reading skills are magnified by the growth and maturity of age.  This is a critical time for all students to take advantage of this program.

  Thank you for your continuing support of the King Philip Regional School District music program. 

Sincerely yours

Peter G. Tileston

Music Director  

tilestonp@kingphilip.org

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