General Musikgarten Guidelines
· Please be on time (5 minutes before the class begins).
· Dress for moving (socks are required for students)
· Food, toys or other "distractions" often cause problems rather than provide comfort when brought into music class. Since another child might want your child’s drink or stuffed animal, it is often easier to leave those things at home or in the car.
· Missed Classes will not be made up. If you need to miss, please notify the teacher in advance if possible.
· Even if the child is just quietly observing, caregivers need to participate in the class activities. Try not to worry about your musical competence, but rather, demonstrate respect for and enjoyment of music through your focus and attention.
· If your child is having a bad day, feel free to step out of the class for a while, then rejoin the class later or talk to the teacher about another class session to attend for a make up. We all have bad days now and then!
· Understand that all children learn at different rates and in different ways. Some children will be quiet in class, others will be active. Some children will do everything perfectly at home, but not in class. As a parent, you know that every child is unique, so check your comparisons at the door and let the music work its magic!
· Talk to the teacher if you have concerns or fun observations to share about the class or your child!
Material Fees and Reusing Materials
The Materials Fee (non-refundable) covers the cost of Musikgarten materials for your child for the semester. Both my business and the Musikgarten Company do our best to provide the best quality materials for the lowest prices for families.
· Materials are simple, developmentally appropriate and made mostly of natural materials.
· The materials fee is derived from my materials cost plus shipping and handling, and is due with the registration form to hold a place in a given class.
· If a registration form and payment are received for a class that is full, the child may be placed (upon the parents’ consent) in another mutually acceptable class. If this is not possible, the child will be placed on a chronological waiting list, or else the check will be returned or refunded.
You may re-use an older sibling’s materials if you let us know when you register for fall semester. Re-using is not possible after your materials have been ordered.
· Be certain that you can find the appropriate, complete packet before the session begins. Listening to music, singing and moving together at home are a huge part of this program, and contribute greatly to your child's musical development. Home experiences need to start at the beginning of the semester.
· If you want to order extra materials for home or for a gift, I may be able to make a special order. The shipping and handling will range from $5 to $10, depending upon the cost and number of items being ordered.
Material fee changes if re-using materials.
· For Cycles, the materials fee is reduced to $15.00. Plan to re-use all of the materials from the original packet.
· For the Music Makers at the Keyboard, including keyboard, the material fee is reduced to $25.00. In these classes, the child may re-use a sibling's CDs and the parent book (if applicable), but will receive a new student folder or book.
Tuition
· Tuition may be paid in 4 payments (1 payment per month due by the 10th)