Nothing to it.  You can be part of our “Advertising!”   Refer a new student and for every full quarter that student completes, you’ll earn one free lesson!  Better yet, that single referral “Bonus Lesson” award can last as long as two full years!   Check it out further in our Student Guide at www.MusicArtsSchool.org, under “Activities.”  Look for the heading “Do you give Discounts?“ 

One of our referring students recently received a free Bonus Lesson deducted from her bill, and when she mailed her payment in, she wrote “WooHoo!  Thx!” 

And how about 10 % off your Summer Quarter lessons?

While you’re checking out the Bonus Lesson awards, perhaps the Prompt Payment Reward will catch your eye.  Starting each Fall Quarter, make sure all your payments are in our hands on time — postmarked by the 3rd of the month or drop box deposited by the 5th — and you’ll get a whopping 10% discount on your continuing Summer Quarter lessons.

Sure, you can wait to post your payment until the end of our “Grace Period” – by the 16th or hand-delivered by the 18th.  But do the math – isn’t that 10% worth getting it in on time?  Especially if you wait a little bit too long and get hit with the $4 late Fee?

Audition requirements and directions are posted at the website: http://www.knoxjazz.org

Follow the “Youth Band” link on the left hand side of the page. Audition materials may be downloaded directly from this page.

Auditions are open to students from grades 9 – 12. The group will rehearse each Wednesday evening at 7pm at the UT School of Music and will perform several concerts throughout the school year.

The KYJO is looking for people who play the following instruments:

• Alto saxophone
• Tenor saxophone
• Baritone saxophone
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Piano
• Guitar
• Bass
• Drum set
• Vocals

For audition preparation tips visit Musicians’ Corner at the Oak Ridge Youth Symphony Orchestra website: oryso.org

Music Arts Fund Drive Mailing

Piano instructor Rudolph Nemeth, foreground, along with Music Arts president Gerald Scott, vocal instructor Lisa Griggs, and trumpet instructor Warren Clark, help put the annual Fund Drive mailing together.  They’re counting on your generosity, along with other residents and businesses in Oak Ridge, to help make sure that scholarships are available.

A donation of $25 will list you as a Patron on our recital programs.  Giving $50 to $99 makes you a Benefactor, with Mentor at $100 to $199, and $200 or more puts you on top as a Grantor.

And don’t forget – we’re a government registered nonprofit.  Your donation is fully Tax Deductible!

Rudolph’s are of his performances, and Frank’s are recordings of songs he’s written, primarily for homeschoolers but applicable to any child or children’s group.

Frank connects with kids

Frank Layton has a great time working with people, including young children.  His enthusiasm and talents led him to publish a CD with songs he’s written for children, in groups or with mom and dad.

If you’re interested in getting a copy, or even just knowing more about it, send an email to Nancy England at njengland@comcast.net, or directly to Frank at thelaytonfamily@live.com.

Don’t forget to ask about them when you see them!

If you can, send in a photo with a short description about your awards, concerts, workshops or scholarships – anything you think might be newsworthy and you’d like to share. (Yes, parents, we’d like to hear from you too!)

Send them to our newsletter editor, Jennifer MacGillivray, at jennmacg@comcast.net.

Music Arts Drop Box

Piano instructor Rudolph Nemeth and vocal instructor Lisa Griggs demonstrate the use of the Drop Box mounted on the right side of the garage at director Nancy England’s home, where the Music Arts bookkeeping office is located.

If you want to save a stamp, bring your payment by and leave it in the Music Arts Drop Box.  The house is on the corner of West Outer Drive and Mississippi Avenue, with the driveway off Mississippi.

Please note:

• Leave it in the drop box, not in the mail box at the top of the driveway.
• Don’t leave the payment at the Alliance Church – it’ll probably end up in the wrong hands.
• Your instructor doesn’t want it, either – they want to spend their time with you, not taking care of finances or mailing it to us!

All of us will appreciate your efforts to make sure your payment gets to the right place!