The Crown College Academy of Music is a comprehensive music program of private instruction, designed to accommodate the growing needs of the community at large. The goal of the Academy is to provide a supportive and enriching learning environment in which each student can develop a greater understanding and appreciation of music to the glory of God. The Academy is committed to providing quality musical instruction by highly qualified faculty and trained music students from the College.
Availability of lessons changes each year. Lessons are taught based on the availability of instructors. Most lessons occur between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
For the most updated information, or to obtain a registration form, contact JLeigh Wohlgemuth, Academy Coordinator, at 952-446-4231 or email music@crown.edu.
All Academy instructors are chosen because of their love for music, their commitment to their faith, and their desire to share music with others. Instructors choose their own teaching methods and tailor lessons to individual student interests, levels and abilities.
Private lessons begin with the academic school year. After the registration form has been submitted, the coordinator will call to conduct a placement interview and schedule a lesson time. Due to availability, teacher request is on a first come, first serve basis.
Changes of address or telephone number should be provided to the Academy of Music Office in a timely manner.
Private Lessons by Instructor Level (2010-2011 tuition)
Annual Fee: $50 per student or $75 per family (applied in the first semester lessons begin; there after applied each Fall semester; students who begin lessons after July 1 will not have the fee applied until the Fall of the following year). This fee is non-refundable and covers registration and materials used.
Tuition is based on a 15 week semester. Lessons may begin at any point in the semester. In the event that more or less than 15 lessons in one semester are needed, tuition will be pro-rated.
A minimum down payment of one-third the total tuition plus the registration fee and materials fee is required before the first lesson is given each semester, with the remaining balance due during week eight of the semester.
Unused lessons from the Fall semester may be rolled over into the following Spring semester, and unused lessons from the Spring semester may be rolled over into the following Summer Session. In the event that an instructor is unable to finish the lessons paid for, arrangements will be made for a substitute instructor. Unused lessons with student instructors may be refunded at the end of the year, or the dollar amount rolled over into the following year.
Instructors will notify their students when they have reached the number of lessons they have paid for. If time permits, additional lessons may be scheduled and paid for through the Music Office.
In the event that a student wishes to study with a different instructor within the course of a given semester, a request must be made in writing to the Music Office. This request must contain the desired instructor and date to change and reasons for the request. Requests to change instructors at the end of a semester must be made through the Music Office.
Teachers must be notified of student absences 24 hours prior to the lesson to avoid the lesson charge. Messages may be left through the Music Office or at the teachers’ residencies. 952-446-4231 or music@crown.edu
In the event of illness, the Music Office must be notified by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the lesson to avoid the lesson charge. 952-446-4231 or music@crown.edu
Only one excused absence will be made up during the term. If the teacher is not notified before an absence, the lesson will be forfeited.
In extreme cases (family emergency, dangerous road conditions, extended illness) efforts will be made to reconcile lost time in the best interest of both parties.
Lessons cancelled by an instructor will be rescheduled at the earliest convenience of both the teacher and the student. In the event that the College is closed, students will be notified by the Music Office.
Students are expected to arrive on time for their lessons. Instructors will wait 10 minutes before assuming that a student is absent for a lesson. Instructors are not required to make up the lost time. If an instructor is late, however, he/she will arrange to make up any missed lesson time.
Discontinuing lessons or classes requires three weeks written notification to the Music Office. Students who discontinue and do not provide written notification of withdrawal will be considered officially enrolled. The student will therefore be held responsible for any tuition charges associated with official enrollment.
