School of Fine Arts - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77042

Enrollment Information
Register for Private or Group Instruction
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Register for Music Readiness Classes
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Print and Submit the 2010-2011 Student Policy
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Schedule

Classes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday AM Thursday PM

Music Readiness
(For more info see Musikgarten) 9:15-9:45 AM
(Babies) 10:15-10:45 AM
(Toddlers)

11:00-11:30 AM
(Babies) 2:00-2:45 PM
(Level 1)

4:00-5:00 PM
(Level 2)

5:30-6:30 PM
(Level 3)

Group Piano Time TBA

Private Piano 3-6:30 PM 3-6:30 PM

Private Piano 3-6:30 PM 3-6:30 PM 3-6:30 PM

Private Guitar 3-6:30 PM TBA TBA

Private Violin 4:30-6 PM 4:30-6:30 PM

Private Voice TBA TBA TBA

Worship Dance for Adults TBA

View the Calendar for Additional Information About Dates and Events
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Submit a registration form (download pdf form) to sign-up for private or group lessons for the FALL or SPRING semester. Registration is limited to 2 students per form. Payment is due at the time of registration to ensure a spot. Call the school in advance to check for teacher availability prior to registering and submitting a payment. Installment plans are available for private lessons and must be arranged through the director. Individuals paying in installments will not be able to register online, but will need to register and pay in person by check. Need based scholarships are available - Email SOFA@sapch.org to request an application.

ENROLLMENT POLICIES
Returning students should register during early registration in order to secure a spot for the upcoming semester. Students enrolled in private instruction are not guaranteed placement with the same teacher from one semester to the next. However, we highly encourage consistency in instruction and do try our best to keep students with the same instructor.

The registration form must be filled out completely, signed and returned to St. Andrew's church office with the appropriate fees. A $15 Registration Fee is included for each student and is non-refundable.

Students requesting private lessons should submit a registration form with 3 requested time blocks. You will be contacted once your registration is processed, and you are matched with a teacher. Refunds will be given in the event your requested lesson time cannot be honored.

Your child's name should be noted in the memo of all checks. Cash should be sealed in an envelope with clear details of amount paid. Indicate SOFA and your child's name in the memo of your check. Please do not send cash through the mail. Materials Fees are non-refundable. Requests for changes in enrollment must be submitted in writing and approved by the director.

RETURNED CHECK FEE: $20 for checks returned for any reason
LATE PAYMENT FEE: $20 on tuition received after the first day of classes

REFUND POLICY: Registration, Materials Fee, and Deposit are non-refundable. Tuition will be refunded in the event a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Tuition for private instruction will be refunded if a lesson time cannot be agreed upon*.

*Please note that teacher assignments, class sizes and classroom locations are subject to change due to enrollment needs.

Summer Enrollment:

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION Summer Private Lessons are offered in Piano, Violin, Voice, and Guitar. You may choose from the following options:

6 or 8 30-minute lessons
6 or 8 45-minute lessons

Full payment must be received at the time of registration to confirm a lesson time.

Summer lessons are taught between June - August.

Openings will be filled as registration and tuition is received.

SUMMER CAMPS

We offer 2 very exciting 1-week long Fine Arts Camps every summer.

The 2010 dates are July 26-30.

Music Readiness Camp
Ages: 3 yrs by 1/2010 - Entering 1st Grade
9:30 a.m. - Noon
“Starry Night”
Explore the stars in God’s world through music, art, and drama activities and present a program on Friday.
Tuition: $220
Camp Directors: Doris Sing & Judy Meier Farley

Elementary Camp
Entering Grades 2 - 6
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
"Blessed to Be a Blessing”
Professional instructors lead the students in art, music, dance, and drama classes to create and perform a program on Friday.
Tuition: $200
Camp Director: Mandy Kung
Faculty: Casey Gambill, Terry Flores, Corrie McClure, Betsy Druary McMillan, Dawn Danowski, Shannon Lewis, and Vasti Cantú