WELCOME TO THE ESOL SCHOOLS AT FESTIVAL CITY
DIS/UAS INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM
2010-2011
This form provides information to assist students and parents/guardians in making a decision about learning an instrument
and the way that the music instrumental and vocal program works at DIS and UAS.
*Instruments at DIS/UAS
Suggested guide for youngest age to begin lessons
Voice
Violin
Acoustic Guitar
Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar
Drums/Percussion
Piano
10 years old
5 years old
8/9 years old
10 years old
10 years old
9 years old
5 years old
*Other instruments may be available upon request.
Please arrange an interview for parents and student with the school Instrumental and Vocal Program Coordinator
before selecting and enrolling in any instrument. This will give each student the opportunity to experience the
range of instruments available before making a selection and help to make sure the best possible and most suitable
choice of instrument is made.
Lessons
Enrolment in instrumental or vocal lessons is for the period of October 2010 through to the middle of June 2011. 40
minute individual lessons are taught once a week over thirty weeks of the academic year by qualified, experienced music
teachers.
Students in DIS Years 1-10 and UAS Grades 1-10 will usually have their lesson on the same day of the week although
lessons take place on a rotational basis throughout the day so that students will not miss the same class on a regular basis.
Special arrangements need to be made for Kindergarten (UAS) and FS 1,2, and Year 1 (DIS). Senior Secondary students
at DIS (IB1/2) and UAS (Grades 11 & 12) can take their lesson during their lunch period, during free periods or at
specific out of class times dependent upon availability. Currently there are no lessons taught in after school time.
Please note that it is up to the student to ensure that they keep their class work up to date and make up what they have
missed when their lesson falls during any class time. It is important that before starting your child with lessons, you
consider whether they are coping well already with school life and the workload. Learning an instrument requires a lot of
mental energy and practice time. If you have any hesitations about the readiness of your child you should discuss your
concerns with the Instrument and Vocal Program Coordinator.
Cost of lessons
The cost is AED130 per 40 minute lesson for individual lessons. There are 30 lessons scheduled for the current academic
year. The total cost for 30 lessons during the academic year is AED3900 or adjusted depending on date of enrolment for
the period to the end of the academic year. Fees are split into first and second semester charges of AED1950 for 15
lessons per semester. A non-refundable deposit of is AED300 required for each new enrolment and this will be
deducted from the second semester lesson fee accounts (the balance depending on lesson weeks remaining for the
semester). Fees are payable to the school Cashier’s Office before 2nd week, since the lessons commence. Please do
not give any account payments to the instrumental or vocal teacher. After the first semester of enrolment, lesson fees
are payable in advance of the new semester lesson commencement. Notification will be sent from the Music Department
via email.
Instrument Rental
For beginning students, some instruments are available for rent from DIS & UAS although it is preferable for students to
provide their own instrument. Please seek the advice of the Instrumental and Vocal Program Coordinator before
purchasing an instrument. The cost of instrument rental is AED300 per semester. Fees from rental charges go towards the
general maintenance of the school instrument collection and the provision of ensemble resources. A rented instrument will
be released to the student upon receipt of the Instrument Rental Agreement form to the school Instrumental and Vocal
Program Coordinator in the Music Department. An Instrumental Rental fee invoice for each semester the school
instrument is provided will be sent from the Accounts Department and is payable to the school Cashier’s Office. Please do
not give any account payments to the instrumental or vocal teacher.
Instrumental Lesson Commitment
It is expected that students in the instrumental program will make a commitment to continue their instrumental lessons for
the full enrolment period to mid-June. Special arrangements for partial reimbursement can be made for students leaving
the school.
Absence from Scheduled lessons
Notification of absence from school due to illness can be made by contacting the school Instrumental and Vocal
Coordinator before 8am by email to [email protected] . Notification must be received at least 24 hours in advance
for school field trips, excursions or other matters where absence from school is organised ahead of time. Every effort will
be made to reschedule a lesson where notification of absence from school has been given in advance. It will not be
possible to make up missed lessons where notification is not given in time for the teacher to be notified before the
teaching day begins. Fees for all scheduled lessons remain and will not be refunded in the case of absence.
Opportunities to perform
DIS & UAS provide many opportunities for students to perform either individually or in a group as part of an ensemble.
Apart from regular instrumental recitals near the end of each semester, there are many other concerts and recitals where
students can present the results of their instrumental and vocal studies.
Cancellation Fee
Enrolment for instrumental lessons is an academic year-long commitment. It is possible to withdraw from instrumental
tuition during a semester but fees for the current semester remain. Please inform the school Instrumental and Vocal
Program Coordinator directly if circumstances require cancellation of lessons for any reason. Do not rely on verbal
messages being passed on from your child’s homeroom teacher or the instrumental teacher.
Community and Service/CAS Credit
Students in the school Instrumental and Vocal Program and music ensembles can obtain Creativity, Action and Service
credits for each semester of enrolment. Students need to inform their respective CAS Coordinators to ensure credit for
these activities.
Instrumental and Vocal Program Coordinator
Mrs Victoria van der Vesthuizen
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 04 232 5552
DIS/UAS INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL PROGRAM REGISTRATION
COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED WITH AN ENCLOSED DEPOSIT OF AED 300 TO THE CASHIER OR
INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL MUSIC COORDINATOR IN THE DIS/UAS MUSIC DEPARTMENTS
Please do not fill in this form unless you are enrolling your child in instrumental music lessons. Read the attached Music Department Instrumental Program
Information sheet before completing the form. If you have any questions, please email the Instrumental and Vocal Program Coordinator ([email protected])
or call on 04 232 5552 . Music Instrumental and Vocal Lessons at DIS/UAS cost AED3900 for 1 academic year of 30 lessons in two semesters of 15 lessons each.
Fees for lessons are invoiced by the Accounts Department at the beginning of each semester. A non-refundable deposit of AED300 is required for new students in
the programme which is paid when submitting the enrolment form so that lessons can be scheduled. This amount will be deducted from the second semester account
fee. Please indicate instrumental enrolment below and return the form to the Music Department with a cheque or cash deposit of AED300 for each instrument so that
lessons can be scheduled to commence as soon as possible. Payment of the deposit can also be made to the Cashier’s Office where the enrolment form will be
stamped with a receipt number. Some instruments can be hired from the Music Department. If you would like to hire an instrument from the Music Department please
indicate this on the form below and you will be contacted with regard to availability.
PLEASE PRINTCLEARLY AND COMPLETE ALL DETAILS
1
Name: _____________________________________________
First Name
Family Name
School: DIS / UAS
Gender: Male / Female
Year: ______
Home Room: ______
2
Parent Contact details:
Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________(home)
__________________________________(mobile)
Email address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: _____________________________________
INSTRUMENT
VOICE
Date: ______________________________
COST 15 Lessons Selection
Rental Instrument
FEMALE AED 1950
MALE
VIOLIN
AED 1950
AED 1950
Not For Rent
ACOUSTIC GUITAR AED 1950
Not For Rent
ELECTRIC GUITAR AED 1950
Not For Rent
BASS GUITAR
AED 1950
Not For Rent
PERCUSSION/DRUMS AED 1950
Not For Rent
PIANO
AED 1950
COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE CASHIER OR INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL MUSIC
COORDINATOR IN THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT. NEW STUDENTS SHOULD INCLUDE 300AED DEPOSIT
PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE TO THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
DIS/UAS INSTRUMENTAL & ENSEMBLE STUDENT MUSIC SURVEY
Please complete all details or circle answers where required and return to the Music Department.
School: DIS / UAS
1 Name: _____________________________________________ Gender: Male / Female
First Name
Family Name
2
Do you play a musical instrument?
Year: ______ Home Room: ______
YES / NO
If you play any musical instruments (Orchestral, Band, Keyboard or Vocal) list them below:
Instrument 1:_____________ Number of years played:_____ Level achieved (any exams?) __________
(a) Currently receiving lessons: YES / NO
(b) PRIVATELY
/
at DIS/UAS
Instrument 2:_____________ Number of years played:_____ Level achieved (any exams?) __________
(a) Currently receiving lessons: YES / NO
(b) PRIVATELY
/
at DIS/UAS
Instrument 3:_____________ Number of years played:_____ Level achieved (any exams?) __________
(a) Currently receiving lessons: YES / NO
3
(b) PRIVATELY
Have you ever played in a music ensemble?
/
at DIS/UAS
YES / NO
Circle any ensembles in which you have sung or played:
Choir
String Orchestra
Concert Wind Ensemble
Percussion Band
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS STUDENT SURVEY
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