Dear Parents and Students:
The end of summer is in sight! I hope that each of you had a wonderful and relaxing summer. I will look forward to hearing about your travels and adventures at your first lessons.
It is time to schedule lessons for the upcoming year. Here is some important information concerning scheduling:
There is much to read and discover in this newsletter. PLEASE PUT THE DATES FOR EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW.
I’m so excited to see each of you and get back to lessons!
Fondly,
Vonnie Mrozinski, NCTM
2024-2025 Lesson Schedule
August |
26 |
Fall lessons begin! |
November |
25-29 |
No lessons-Thanksgiving break |
December |
23 |
Winter break begins |
January |
6 |
Spring semester begins |
March |
24-28 |
No lessons - Spring break |
April |
28 |
Last week of spring semester |
May |
5 |
Make-up lesson, if needed |
|
13 |
Make-up lesson, if needed |
2024-2025 Tuition and Festival Fees
Tuition includes weekly lessons, group lessons, performance classes and the Spring recital. New materials will be added to invoices as they are given to students. Entry fees for festivals will be added the month prior to the event.
This year there will be eight monthly payments instead of nine. The first invoice will be for August and September. This invoice will be sent August 26 and payment due by September 2. Following will be monthly invoices October through April.
Payments will be due by the 10th of the month. Payments may be made by cash or check, payable to Mrozinski Piano Studio. Electronic payments may be made through Zelle or Venmo using lmrozinski@sbcglobal.net.
Monthly tuition for weekly 45-minute lessons - $197
Monthly tuition for weekly 30-minute lessons - $134
Adult lessons per lesson rates are:
45-minutes - $48.00
60-minutes - $64.00
*The Mrozinski Piano Studio recognizes that there can be times of financial difficulty. Please let us know if a scholarship would help your student continue with lessons.
Adult Musicales
Adult students, plan to attend a wonderful time of sharing music. Play two or three of your most recent or favorite pieces. Pieces do not need to be memorized. Refreshments will be served afterward.
Saturday, December 7, 10:00-11:30 am
Saturday, May 3, 2024, 10:00-11:30 am
Virtual Lessons
In the event of mild sickness such as a cough or cold, students are encouraged to arrange for their lesson to be virtual. RockOut Loud will continue to be the virtual platform for online lessons. Remember to download the app if using a tablet or iPad. The lesson ID# is 352-946-956.
During inclement weather, lessons will be virtual.
Group Lessons
For school-age students, group lessons are once a month on Monday afternoons. Students are grouped according to age and AIM level. Group lesson activities cover theory, musicianship skills, music history and performances.
Mozart, 4:00-4:45 pm:
younger and beginning students, Celebrate Piano! Level 1A, 1B and 2A, AIM Level 1-2
Beethoven, 5:00-6:00 pm:
elementary school age, Celebrate Piano! Level 2A, 2B, 3, AIM Level 2-4
Chopin, 7:00-8:00 pm:
junior high and high school students, Celebrate Piano! Level 3, 4 and AIM 5 and higher
Group Lesson Dates for 2024-2025
September 16 |
January 20 |
October 21 |
February 17 |
November 18 |
March 17 |
December 16 |
April 21 |
Performance Classes
Performance Classes will be held on Saturday mornings at 8:30 and 9:30 am. Each student is required to attend one class and play one or two pieces by memory. Due to space limitations each student may bring only one parent. Dress is casual. Log into your account at https://mrozinski.mymusicstaff.com/Home and register for the time of your choice for each date. Performance classes last approximately 30 minutes. Performances will being at 8:35 and 9:35 am.
October 19 |
December 14 |
March 15 |
Festivals
The Northwest Music Teachers Association (NWSMTA) events are on Sundays at Harper College. Fees for events will be added to the monthly invoice.
November 17, 2024 |
Sonata-Sonatina Festival |
January 26, 2025 |
AIM Theory Levels 3-12 |
February 23, 2025 |
Midwest Keyboard Performers Challenge |
March 16, 2025 |
AIM Performance Levels 3-9 |
April 13, 2025 |
AIM Performance Levels 10-12 and Levels 1-2 complete |
Adult Spring Musicale 2024
The Adult Musicale was held Saturday, May 4. Pictured below from left to right: Mari Otto, Les Eastwood, Barb French, Vonnie Mrozinski, JB Dow.
Program
18 Characteristic Studies, Op. 109.................................................. Burgmüller
No. 1, Confidence
No. 2. The Pearls
No. 3. The Shepherd’s Return
J.B. Dow
Peaceful Moments................................................................................ Vandall
Les Eastwood
Smart Scales: D Major............................................................................... Hidy
Barb French
Nocturn in E-flat Major, op. no. 2 ......................................................... Chopin
Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, op. posth.................................................. Chopin
Mari Otto
updated August 7, 2024