Rollins College Community School of Music

Private instruction for all ages

Spring / Fall Registration Form
Summer Registration Form

OUR HISTORY

Dr. John Sinclair began the Community School of Music in 1993 to offer the greater Orlando area non-credit private music instruction for all ages and levels as part of the Rollins College Department of Music.  Our department dates back to 1885 when The Conservatory of Music was established at the founding of the college. In 1966 the Conservatory changed to a Liberal Arts department of the college with the vision of providing the best possible music education in performance, history, literature and theory within the scope and objectives of a quality liberal arts education. We are a charter member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to enrich lives through Music, providing highest quality instruction and performance opportunities for students of all ages at all levels of musical development.  Our faculty has excellent credentials and a broad base of experience.  The School continues to develop its curriculum to provide educationally sound programs and exemplary opportunities for its students.  We serve as an integrative music resource in the Greater Orlando community through our programs and outreach activities.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Offered in piano, organ, voice and most orchestral instruments in a 16-week semester and 12-week summer term, with one lesson per week of 30, 45 or 60 minutes.

Minimum age requirements are: 
Piano - age 7 
Voice - age 12
Wind instr. - grade 4
Suzuki violin - ages 4-6
Strings - age 7

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Our attendance policy involves a high commitment from both parent and student, as parents are financially responsible for all lessons, including those missed.  One makeup lesson per semester is allowed for an excused absence (24 hours’ notice). If a teacher must cancel, the lesson will be rescheduled. Full lesson time is not guaranteed when a student arrives late.

RECITALS AND MASTER CLASSES

Community School students are encouraged to participate in all recitals and master classes offered.  Achievement Day/Honors Recital for piano students is held late in Spring.  Voice and String recitals are scheduled by each instructor.

COMMUNITY CONCERTS

All Community School students and families are eligible for 20 percent discount for the new Bach Festival Fred Rogers Family Series. We also encourage attendance at any of the free concerts and performances of the College.

INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED

Each student must have his/her own instrument to enroll in the program.  An acoustic piano is recommended for piano students’ home practice; school pianos are not available for regular practice.

THEORY

Piano students will be required to follow an established music theory curriculum according to their level of applied music study.  Theory placement tests will be administered at Achievement Day in the Spring.

STUDENT RETENTION

Evaluation is continuous and those students who fail to apply themselves according to their teachers’ instruction may be required to  withdraw.

TUITION

FALL/SPRING TUITION & FEES

Registration Fee:  $5
Tuition for 16-week Semester:*
    30 minutes weekly:  $380
    45 minutes weekly:  $560
    60 minutes weekly:  $660

SUMMER TUITION PER LESSON

Registration Fee:  $5
Please state the number of lessons desired after agreeing on a schedule with the instructor.  Minimum 4 lessons, Maximum 12*
    30 minutes:  $24.00/per lesson
    45 minutes:  $35.00/per lesson
    60 minutes:  $42.00/per lesson
    Suzuki Strings Group:  $90 for 6 sessions

*NOTE:  One make-up lesson is allowed, if justified with 24 hours prior notice.

Payment in full (by Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa/MasterCard) is due with the registration form by the final registration date in order to begin lessons (check Community School calendar for dates).

LOCATION

Lessons are given in the new state-of-the-art Keene Hall (behind Knowles Memorial Chapel) on the Rollins College campus.   Rollins College is located off Park Avenue, accessed by Fairbanks Avenue from the West and Aloma Avenue from the East. 

PARKING PERMIT

A 1-hour on-campus parking permit is available from your instructor (1 per family per semester).  Parking is also available in the SunTrust Garage across Fairbanks on Lyman Avenue (using the Community School permit).  We strongly encourage use of the parking garage since parking immediately around the music building is very limited.

ADDRESS

1000 Holt Avenue, 2371
Winter Park, FL  32789
phone 407-646-1507
fax  407-646-2533

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY

PIANO

Gloria Cook, DMA
Julie Batman, BA
Erika Bohlin, BA
Isidoro de Paula, DMA
Becky Lee, MM
Diane Murphy, BA
Kathy Slage, BA
Gary Wolf, DMA (Master Class)

STRINGS

Stephanie Dickinson
Brenda Higgins, MM
Anna Olsen, MM
Joni Roos, BA

VOICE

Julie Batman, BA
Keith Bolves, MM
Christina Carter, MM
Richard Owens, MM
Megan Penfield, BME
Curtis Rayam, BM

WOODWIND

Christine Barron. BM
Tom Dietz, MM
Rich Ervin, MM
Robin Etter, BM
Sherwood Hawkins, BA

ORGAN

Terry Yount, DMA

BRASS

Carolyn Blice, MM
Christopher Dolske, MM

GUITAR

Bobby Koelble, BM
Jeffrey Pattishall, BA

PERCUSSION

Garth Steger, MA

THEORY/COMPOSITION

Dan Crozier, DMA

John V. Sinclair, DMA
Chair, Department of Music

Isidoro Lessa de Paula, DMA
Coordinator

SPRING 2010 CALENDAR

Monday, January 4th:  PRIVATE LESSONS BEGIN (16 weeks)
Friday, March 5th:  PIANO SHOWCASE at 7:30 pm
March 8th - 13th:  SPRING BREAK (No lessons)
Saturday, April 10th:  SPRING RECITALS at 3 pm, 4:30 pm & 6 pm
April 19th - May 24th:  SUMMER REGISTRATION
Saturday, May 1st:  PRIVATE LESSONS END
Saturday, May 1st:  PIANO ACHIEVEMENT DAY from 9:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Sunday, May 2nd:  PIANO HONORS RECITALS at 3 pm, 4:30 pm & 6 pm

SUMMER 2010 CALENDAR

Monday, April 19th:  REGISTRATION BEGINS
Monday May 24th:  FINAL DAY FOR SUMMER REGISTRATION (No exceptions)
Monday, May 17th:  PRIVATE LESSONS BEGIN (12 weeks)
Monday, May 31st:  MEMORIAL DAY (No lessons)
Friday, August 6th:  PRIVATE LESSONS END

No formal recitals are scheduled during the summer session.