Welcome to the Longy School of Music . I hope that these pages will serve as a helpful introduction to the breadth of our musical offerings in Preparatory Studies. Longy's Preparatory Studies program offers private instruction, coursework, and large and small ensemble opportunities to young people, whether they are beginning a lifelong relationship with music or moving towards an adult understanding of its richness as an expressive medium. We offer courses ranging from music and movement classes for toddlers and their parents to advanced musical study in our Young Performers Certificate Program, including a distinctive and challenging theory program for students ages 8 to 18.
All of this activity is supported by Longy's remarkable faculty - gifted and creative musicians dedicated to the fine art of teaching, to serving the distinctive needs of younger students, and to 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.
Longy School of Music - Preparatory Studies Longy's Preparatory curriculum, serving students ages 12 months to 18 years, is carefully designed to provide enjoyable musical experiences and thorough musical training at all levels. Longy's experienced faculty combines the highest professional skill with an intimate, nurturing environment. A curriculum combining private lessons with music and movement, creative music theory classes, chamber music, orchestra, or chorus can be tailored to each student. The special Young Performers Certificate Program offers comprehensive training for young musicians.
How to Enroll
The Age Chart for Courses & Ensembles gives an overview of age guidelines for our offerings. Eurhythmics classes do not require a personal placement procedure. Simply follow the registration procedures for the age appropriate class (see p. 52) of the Preparatory Catalog. Classes and ensembles which require special auditions or placement procedures are clearly noted.
Private Lesson Placement Private (studio) lessons are offered at all levels. Interested students will be auditioned by the department chair who oversees the desired instrument. (Beginners will be scheduled for a personal interview.) The department chair will consider the age, level, scheduling needs, and learning style of each student in order to make the appropriate teacher assignment. A semester of lessons is 15 weeks. The teacher and family will decide on the appropriate length of lesson (30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes) for the age and level.
Suzuki Program Placement Families who wish to enroll in the Suzuki program (for violin, viola, or cello) should contact Lisa Lederer, the program director. Requests can be made by calling the office at 617.876.0956 x650 .
Class and Ensemble Placement Placements for theory classes, choruses, and chamber ensembles will be held on Saturday, September 8. There is an audition fee of $25 ($10 for returning students) for all instrumental ensembles.
AUDITIONS
Performance ensemble Auditions for the 2008-2009 school year.
When: June 6-15, 2008
Where: Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, Cambridge Massachusetts, 02138
Auditions offered for fall placement in:
Orchestra
Chorus
Chamber Music
Small Ensembles (Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet Ensembles)
Piano Duo
To receive your audition application, you have the following options:
Save time! Audition applications can now be completed using Acrobate Reader! Just type in the fields using just Acrobat Reader, re-save the document and print out. (Please do not email credit card information over as email is not a secure way to transmit credit card numbers.)
Complete the application form and return it along with the audition FEE and a SELF-ADDRESSED, STAMPED ENVELOPE to:
Longy School of Music Preparatory Auditions
One Follen Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
You will be notified by E-MAIL of your audition date and time.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Contact: Denise Carter
or 617.876.0956 x650
Private lesson students 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 second semester lessons, classes, and ensembles.
In order for the school 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 website (www.longy.edu) 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
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 family members 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. This discount also does not apply to students in the Preparatory Studies Young Performers Program.
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 receiving financial aid are not eligible for additional discounts.
WITHDRAWAL FROM
CLASSES - REFUND POLICY
Please read carefully the following information regarding refunds for classes (with special circumstances for early Dalcroze classes) and for studio lessons. In all cases, the $30 registration fee is nonrefundable.
Prior to first class meeting: 100% refund
Prior to fourth class
(classes 1-3) meeting: 50% refund
After fourth class meeting: No refund
There are special circumstances which pertain to Dalcroze enrollment only:
Music and Movement
Early Beginnings
Stepping Stones
Prior to first class meeting: 100% refund
Prior to fourth class
(classes 1-3) meeting: 70% refund
Prior to sixth class (classes 4-5) meeting: 50% school credit* No cash refund
After sixth class meeting: No refund
* Student can apply credit to current school year or to the following school year if registered by June 1. A student who needs to withdraw can apply credit towards another Dalcroze class or Suzuki studies. Credit cannot be applied to the tuition for other family members.
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.
Financial assistance for Preparatory students is awarded annually and is based on an individual's financial need and dedication to musical studies. 2008-09 Financial Aid applications and information is available to download here. Aid is very limited, and full tuition is not awarded. All students currently receiving financial aid must reapply for each year. Deadline to apply: July 15, 2008. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and awards will be announced as quickly as possible. For further information, please contact the Assistant Registrar at 617.876.0956 x532.
Named Scholarships Longy designates named scholarships to students who meet the eligibility requirements of each award. No separate application is required. All financial aid applicants are considered for the awards for which they are qualified.
Roth-Donaldson Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by John and Harriet Carey to support a Preparatory Studies student who demonstrates financial need.
Minnie Goldberg Memorial Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by Arthur Goldberg to support a Preparatory Studies student under the age of 12.
Michael B. Packer Prize for Excellence in Piano Studies and Preparatory Studies Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established in memory of Michael B. Packer to be awarded to outstanding Preparatory Studies piano students.
Irene Epstein Rosenthal Memorial Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by Ralph and Leila Rosenthal in honor of Ralph's mother. This scholarship is for a Preparatory Studies piano student who demonstrates financial need.
Sophie Vilker Young Performers Chamber Orchestra Award
An endowed scholarship established by Tun-hou and Chuwenching Lee in honor of longtime Longy faculty member Sophie Vilker. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Preparatory Studies student in the Longy Youth Chamber Orchestra.
Judith Kotok Memorial Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established in memory of Longy faculty member, Judith Kotok by her husband, Alan Kotok. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Preparatory Studies student in the Young Performers Program.
Frank H. Keith Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Frank Keith, a longtime lover of music and friend of the Longy School of Music. This scholarship is awarded to a wind player of any age.
Mona Lu Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established by many donors to support a Preparatory Studies student who demonstrates financial need.
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.
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
All event dates and information pertaining to various programs are printed in Prep News, the newsletter of the Preparatory Studies program. This newsletter contains the most up-to-date information on concert dates, special events, student achievements, special parent meetings and programs, and faculty news.
Prep News will be posted on the website, www.longy.edu. Check for monthly updates.
Student Handbook All registered students will receive a handbook which documents in more detail Longy's policies and expectations, as well as "how to" guidelines pertinent to enrolled students.
