ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
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PRIVATE OR GROUP INSTRUCTION
Fall Classes Begin September 5, 2023
- Deadline for Returning Students August 21
- Deadline for New Students August 28
Spring Classes Begin January 16, 2024
- Deadline for Current Students Dec. 4
- Deadline for New Students Jan. 2
Fall or Spring Registration Form
Summer Classes Begin June 11, 2024
- Deadline for Returning Students May 9
- Deadline for New Students May 23
Summer Registration Form (Private Instruction)
Summer Registration Form (Group Instruction)
FAMILY MUSIC CLASSES
Family Music Classes DEMOS
Level 1 (Ages 3 1/2 - 4) : Cycle of Seasons
August 30th | 2:45 - 3:30 PM | Sign Up
Level 2 (Ages 4 - 5 1/2) : Music Makers at Home in the World
August 30th | 5:00 - 5:45 PM | Sign Up
Babies & Toddlers
August 30th, 6:00 - 6:30 PM Babies & Toddlers (Infants - 3 1/2 years) | Sign Up
August 31st, 9:45 - 10:15 AM Babies (Infants - 18 months) | Sign Up
Fall Classes Begin September 6, 2023
- Deadline for Returning Students August 21
- Deadline for New Students August 28
Spring Classes Begin January 17, 2024
- Deadline for Current Students Dec. 4
- Deadline for New Students Jan. 2
Fall or Spring Registration Form
Summer Classes TBD with Instructor
- Deadline for Returning Students May 9
- Deadline for New Students May 23
SUMMER CAMPS
Registration Available March 25, 2024
Piano Workshop
August 19-20, 2023
Mandy Kung & Joanna Reeder, Co-Directors
Register and Submit Deposit Online | Deposits due June 1 | Workshop Flyer
Kick off Fall 2023 with a weekend Piano Workshop. This will be like a condensed piano camp, and will help piano students get energized about the new year after a slower paced summer break. Performance opportunities, coachings with guest clinicians, theory and technique challenges/games with their peers along with new repertoire will invigorate the pianists as they dust off the rust that accumulated during the summer months!
Students will be divided into 2 groups: Elementary and Middle/High School. Participants must have a minimum of two years of piano lessons. Stay tuned for the workshop schedule.
Piano Camp
TBD Summer 2024
Mandy Kung & Joanna Reeder, Co-Directors
Strings and Piano Workshop
TBD Summer 2024
Creative Arts Camp
TBD Summer 2024
In partnership with Building Blocks
For Rising Kindergarten through Age 11, 9:00AM - 2:30PM with option to drop off at 7:00AM. Aftercare may be added for a fee, email [email protected] for Extended Day availability..
STUDENT POLICIES
New Parents and Students: Please review the FAQ (frequently asked questions) and Attendance Requirements before enrolling.
IMPORTANT DATES
AUGUST
8/21 (Mon) Fall Registration Deadline for Returning Students
8/19-8/20 (Sat -Sun) Piano Workshop (Elementary & Middle/High School)
8/27 (Sun) Teacher Blessing Sunday - 10 a.m.
8/28 (Mon) Fall Registration Deadline
SEPTEMBER
9/4 (Mon) Labor Day - No Classes
9/5 (Tues) First Day of Fall Classes – Late Fees Apply
9/25 (Mon) Fall Holiday (HISD)
NOVEMBER
11/7 (Tue) Election Day (HISD No School)
11/20 (Mon) Spring Automatic Enrollment Begins
11/20 & 11/21 Make-up Lesson Days
11/21-11/24(T-F) Thanksgiving Holiday
DECEMBER
12/4 (Mon) Spring Enrollment Deadline for Current Students
12/10 (Sun) Student Recital – 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
12/12 (Tues) Spring Registration Open for New Students
12/15 (Fri) Last Day of Fall Classes
12/18-12/21 (M-Th) Make-up Lessons
12/25-1/2 SOFA Office Closed
JANUARY
1/2 (Tues) Spring Registration Deadline for New Students
1/15 (Mon) MLK Holiday - No Classes
1/17 (Tues) Spring Classes Begin – Late Fees Apply
FEBRUARY
2/19-2/20 (M-T) HISD Teacher Inservice Days
2/14 (Mon) Ash Wednesday
MARCH
3/11-15 (M-F) Spring Break - No Classes
3/25 (Mon) Chavez-Huerta Day
3/25 (Mon) Summer Camp Registration Begins
3/29 (Fri) Spring Holiday
APRIL
4/10 (Wed) Spring Holiday
4/22 (Mon) Summer Registration Opens
4/23 (Sun) Spring Student Recital - 3 p.m.
4/28 (Sun) Family Music Celebration - 4 p.m.
MAY
5/3 (Fri) Last Day of Spring Classes (CP Closed)
5/5 (Sun) Spring Student Recitals 3pm (all) & 5 pm (voice)
5/9 (Mon) Summer Registration Deadline for Current Students
5/23 (Mon) Summer Registration Deadline for New Students
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST
6/10 (Mon) Summer Private Lessons Begin
TBD Summer Family Music Classes begin
TBD (M-F) Piano Camp (1st to 8th Grade)
TBD (M-F) Creative Arts Camp (Entering PreK to Age 11)
TBD Strings and Piano Workshop
8/16 (Fri) Last Day of Summer Classes
ENROLLMENT POLICIES
- Fall and spring classes are on a 14-week term. There will be one week off for Spring Break in March, and Tues-Fri off on Thanksgiving week.
- 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 try our best to keep students with the same instructor.
- The SOFA Calendar can be found above and on the SOFA Bulletin Board. SOFA’s vacation schedule differs from HISD and St. Andrew’s Children’s Place. In extreme weather conditions, we follow HISD public announcements for cancellations. Check the SOFA website and social media platforms for emergency announcements.
- Registrations received after the registration deadline will be assessed a $25 late registration fee.
- All tuitions include a non-refundable registration fee of $50/Private and Group and $35/Music Readiness Classes. Check the SOFA Calendar for registration deadlines for returning and new students.
- A deposit of $100 or full payment is due at the time of registration to reserve a spot for each student.
- Returned Check Fee: $20 for checks returned for any reason.
- Once a lesson time is agreed upon, it is the student’s responsibility to commit to that time slot for the entire term. Refunds will not be given if a student can no longer come during their assigned time after the semester begins.
- In the event that we are unable to place you in the desired class, you will be notified and given the option to (a) switch to a different class, (b) be placed on a waiting list, or (c) be refunded the tuition.
- A $100 deposit is due at the time of registration to reserve a spot. Installment plans and scholarships are available and must be arranged through the director. Email [email protected] to request a scholarship application.
- Make checks payable to St. Andrew’s SOFA and write the name of the student and semester in the memo. Do not send cash through the mail.
ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES - SUMMER SESSION
- All tuition includes a non-refundable registration fee of $35.
- Summer classes are offered on a 6 or 8 week term.
- Schedules in the summer are designed to accommodate vacation plans and other commitments, and cannot be adjusted once lesson times are confirmed with the instructor.
- Summer Private Students enrolled in the spring semester must take a minimum of 6 summer lessons in order to gain priority placement for the fall semester.
- Private and Group students not enrolled for the minimum summer lessons are not guaranteed studio placement in the following fall semester and may be placed in a different studio based on availability.
