A WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to the Longy School of Music. I hope that these pages will serve as a helpful introduction to the full range of our musical offerings in Continuing Studies. Longy's Continuing Studies program offers lesson, class, and ensemble opportunities to adult avocational students, whether they are taking up the study of music for the first time, reviving a long-dormant interest in an instrument, or furthering their appreciation of music's richness as an expressive medium. In fostering these varied aspirations through outstanding private instruction, innovative coursework, and opportunities for ensemble performance, we nurture individuals as musical practitioners and enthusiasts.
All of this activity is supported by Longy's remarkable faculty-gifted and creative musicians dedicated to the fine art of teaching, serving the distinctive needs of adult students, and communicating the joys of making and sharing music with others
So join us at Longy and experience this marvelous musical education for yourself. I look forward to seeing you in our teaching studios, classrooms, and recital halls.
WHY LONGY? Longy is well-known for its legacy of high-quality, lifelong learning. Students who select Longy faculty to guide their musical studies will receive expert training whether they are serious beginners, passionate amateurs, or advanced performers who want to continue quality lessons while pursuing full-time university studies. Even professional musicians seek lessons with master teachers or advanced conservatory classes for their continued professional development. Conservatory faculty members are deeply committed to teaching students in all divisions of the school and at all levels.
HOW TO GET STARTED Longy offers a wide array of non-performance and performance participation courses for adults at diverse levels. The following charts are guidelines for developing a curriculum based on a student's self-assessment of level and goals: Classes in piano and voice for beginners, combined with the basics learned in How to Read Music, are designed to build comprehensive musicianship skills that can lead to readiness for serious private study or supplement private or group study
Fundamentals How to Read Music
Beginning Piano Class
Beginning Voice Class
Sight-reading/Eurhythmics for Singers
Mind/Body Workshops
Studio Instruction, including Suzuki training
Intermediate/Advanced Skills Class Studies
Music Theory 1
Music Theory 2
Intermediate Piano Class
Intermediate/Advanced Voice Classes
Studio Instruction
Performance Classes and Ensembles
Small Chamber Ensembles
Early Music Ensembles
Small Jazz Ensembles
Longy Chamber Chorus
Early Dance Ensemble
Mind/Body Workshops For further information or to set up an audition time, please contact Denise Carter at or at 617.876.0956 x650.
ADVANCED AND SPECIALIZED STUDY Longy offers workshops and short courses throughout the year that are designed as unique, imaginative, and intensive learning experiences. These workshops are designed for music educators and performers (chamber music workshops, choir, and master classes). Experts from our mind/body faculty offer workshops appropriate for musicians and non - musicians who are interested in body alignment, injury prevention, and body awareness.
Public school teachers and private studio teachers may enhance their skills through a variety of short courses and conservatory offerings. For example, classes in string and piano pedagogy and applied teaching methods for wind instruments are valuable for new and experienced teachers. Elementary school teachers benefit from classes in Dalcroze eurhythmics, a creative system of learning musical concepts which uses the body as instrument. It is particularly effective in the teaching of young children.
Qualified Continuing Studies students are eligible to enroll in courses that are offered as part of the Conservatory curriculum, provided they meet all prerequisites and receive permission from the instructor. Please also note that most of these are required courses for matriculated students. Continuing Studies participants will be admitted to classes only if space permits and are expected to participate fully by attending regularly and completing all requisite assignments and exams.
Continuing Studies Courses (see p. 11 of the Continuing Studies Bulletin)
Improvisation in the Piano Studio
Creativity in the Practice Room (voice)
Analysis of Piano Literature (theoretical approach)
Analysis of Art Song (theoretical approach)
Vocal Performance Workshops
Chamber music ensembles and Chamber music intensive
Early Music Performance classes
Longy Early Dance Ensemble
Longy Chamber Chorus
Conservatory Courses (see p. 24 of the Continuing Studies Bulletin)
Introduction to Eurhythmics
Chamber Music Literature
Orchestral Conducting and Score Reading
A Mind/Body Approach to Performance
Business of Music
Piano Pedagogy
Piano Literature
The Art of Accompanying
String Teacher Training
Vocal Pedagogy
Diction
Applied Teaching Methods in Woodwinds and Brass
REGISTRATION POLICIES Students taking private lessons must register and pay for the entire semester prior to the first lesson. Students must receive approval from their instructor to register for less than a full set of lessons (15 lessons) in any semester. If those students register for additional lessons in that semester, they will be charged an add-on fee of $10.
All class fees listed in this bulletin are for one semester of study. Students must register during the spring registration period for spring semester lessons, classes, and ensembles.
In order to process spring semester registrations, students must be in good financial standing with Longy and must pay any outstanding balances prior to registration.
(Re-registration materials are sent to all fall semester students.) Questions regarding registration policies may be directed to Karen Burciaga, Assistant Registrar, at or 617.876.0956 x532.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Longy accepts payments by check, money order, or MasterCard/Visa only. Cash payments are not accepted.
Only complete registration forms accompanied by full payment will be accepted and processed.
All tuition and fees must be paid in full prior to the first lesson, class, or rehearsal.
The downloadable form on the websit may be printed and sent; we do not offer on-line registration at this time.
Registration and payment can be made: BY MAIL:
Registration Office
Longy School of Music
One Follen Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
BY FAX: 617.876.9326
IN PERSON: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
BY PHONE: 617.876.0956, opt. 4
FEES
REGISTRATION FEE A nonrefundable $30 registration fee is required of all students each semester. (No registration fee is assessed for one-day workshops.) Students who register and pay for the entire year at the opening of school in September will be charged only one registration fee. Families with multiple registrants will be assessed one registration fee per semester.
LATE FEE Registrations received after the second week of the class or lesson will be assessed a $30 late fee.
RETURNED CHECKS There is a $30 fee for returned checks. Longy reserves the right to refuse personal checks as payment from students who have previously paid with nonnegotiable items.
DISCOUNTS Longy offers a variety of generous discounts and encourages students to familiarize themselves with the discount packages and their restrictions described below.
Family discount: If two or more familymembers register for a full set of lessons in a semester, Longy will charge the full tuition amount for the most expensive full set of lessons. Every other full set of lessons will receive a 10% discount.
Private lessons: A student enrolled in more than one full set of private lessons in a semester will pay full price for the most expensive full set and receive a 10% discount on every other full set.
Course discounts: Students taking a full set of private lessons in a semester will receive a 10% discount on the price of courses taken in the same semester. This discount does not apply to performing ensembles or chamber music.
Senior citizens: Individuals age 65 and over may receive a 10% discount on the cost of lessons and classes.
Restrictions:
A student may take advantage of only one discount package. Students who qualify for more than one package should calculate their tuition with each discount and then use the method that provides the greatest savings.
Students taking courses for academic credit are not eligible to receive tuition discounts.
REFUND POLICY Please read carefully the following information regarding refunds for classes and studio lessons.
In all cases, the $30 registration fee is not refundable.
WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES Prior to first class meeting: 100% refund
Prior to fourth class (classes 1-3) meeting: 50% refund
After fourth class meeting: No refund
WITHDRAWAL FROM LESSONS Prior to first lesson: 100% refund
Prior to second Full refund, minus lesson (lesson 1): the cost of one lesson
Prior to fourth lesson (lessons 1-3): 50% refund
After fourth lesson: No refund
Course Cancellation Longy reserves the right to cancel classes at any time. Students enrolled in a class cancelled by Longy will receive a full refund, including the registration fee. If a class is cancelled, registered students will be notified by phone and/or email.
MAKE-UP LESSONS Longy allows only one make-up lesson per semester due to the student's absence. In order to qualify for the make-up lesson, the student must have given 24-hour notice to the teacher or, in the case of an evening lesson, must have called by 5:00 PM of the previous day. Exceptions to this deadline include sudden hospitalization or physical accident. Missed lessons in excess of the one allowed missed lesson will not be made up and no refund will be given. If the teacher cancels a lesson, the lesson will be made up.
AUDIO AND IMAGE RECORDING POLICY By registering for classes and/or lessons at Longy, you grant the Longy School of Music, and those acting on its behalf, the authorization to:
Record all students' participation and appearance on video media, audio media, film, photograph, or any other medium.
Record all students' work, including musical compositions, on video media, audio media, film, photograph, or any other medium.
Use all students' names, likenesses, voices, and biographical materials in connection with
these recordings.
Exhibit or distribute such recordings in whole or in part without restrictions or limitations for any educational or promotional purpose, which the Longy School of Music and those acting on its behalf deem appropriate. Students who may have commitments to any other person or entity, which would conflict with the rights granted above, are responsible for informing the school in writing of these relationships at the time of registration. The Longy School of Music reserves all rights to any and all video media, audio media, film, or photograph recordings made of its students' performances.
BAKALAR LIBRARY Students may check out books and scores from the Bakalar Library and are welcome to listen to recordings and view audiovisual materials in the library only. A library card, valid for the semester of registration, will be issued. Please contact the registrar/library for complete information on minimum registration and borrowing restrictions.
CANCELLATIONS AND CLOSINGS In case of snow or storm days, classes and lessons will be cancelled and rescheduled during the make-up week. Announcements of closings will be carried on WRKO-AM (680), WHDH-TV (Channel 7),WCVB-TV (Channel 5), and on Longy's phone system greeting. Only one snow day per academic year will be made up.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Longy School of Music does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or age in its admission, education programs, activities, or employment practices.
COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLICATIONS A newsletter pertaining to Continuing Studies events will be posted on the website, www.longy.edu. Check regularly for updates. All events held at Longy will be posted on the website. Many of these are free and open to the public. Please visit www.longy.edu for more information. If you'd like to subscribe to Longy's monthly e-newsletter, please email enews@longy.edu.
LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC One Follen Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.876.0956 x500 www.longy.edu
LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE HARVARD SQUARE Longy is housed in two historic buildings located at the intersection of Concord and Garden streets, near the Sheraton Commander Hotel. It is a short walk (approximately10 minutes) from the Harvard Square T stop where connections can be made by the Red Line subway or by bus to most locations in the Greater Boston area.
Bus routes 72, 74, 77, and 78 pass near the school. The entrance to Longy's main building, Zabriskie House, is 27 Garden Street. The Rey-Waldstein Building is located just a half block away at 33 Garden Street. A few classes are held at the First Church in Cambridge Congregational at 11 Garden Street.
Parents, please note: Longy does not provide street crossing assistance.
PARKING Meter parking (free after 6:00 PM ) is available along Garden Street and Massachusetts Avenue, and around the Cambridge Common. Discounted parking is available at the University Place Garage across from the Charles Hotel (corner of University and Bennett streets) approximately 15 minutes walking distance from Longy. Rates:$6 after 5:00 PM or $1 off the first two hours until 5:00 PM. To receive the Longy discount, have your parking ticket validated by the Longy security guard in the evening or the receptionist during theday. The Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall, Zabriskie House, and Recital Room N-1 are wheelchair accessible.
FALL SEMESTER 2007
Fall semester instruction begins......... Monday, September 10, 2007
Thanksgiving recess begins............ Monday, November 19, 2007
Instruction resumes.................. Monday, November 26, 2007
Winter break begins................... Monday, December 17, 2007
(no classes or lessons during the period December 17-January 4)
Instruction resumes................... Monday, January 7, 2008
Last week of instruction for classes and lessons.... Monday-Friday, January 14-18, 2008
SPRING SEMESTER 2008
First day of instruction............. Monday, January 28, 2008
Spring vacation begins............. Monday, March 17, 2008
Instruction resumes............... Monday, March 24, 2008
SUMMER SESSION 2008
Summer session begins............. Monday, June 2, 2008
Summer session ends..... Friday, August 22, 2008
