Music at TYPA is for all ages. We offer 30, 45 or 60 minutes of private music instruction in Cello, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Violin and Voice. We also offer group lessons for beginning guitar students.
Our music instructors are exceptionally talented with a wealth of experience and most possess Master of Music degrees specializing in music performance. Many continue to perform in recitals and concerts throughout the year.
Students should either own or rent their own instrument for weekly practice. While TYPA doesn’t sell or rent instruments, we can assist you in finding where you can either buy or rent one.
Music lessons can begin at any time during the semester depending on availability and lessons will be prorated from the actual start.
Every adult student is required to read and understand the TYPA Music Agreement. The Music Agreement is available at the TYPA office, on our website, or in the TYPA Music Notebook.
Please do not enroll in the TYPA music program unless you are able to make a weekly commitment to your music lessons.
Please note that there may be additional costs for music books.
After the second class, no credits or refunds will be given due to withdrawals. There will be no credit or makeup for missed group and semi-private lessons. Private lessons are allowed one cancellation per semester, but the cancellation must be done at least 24 hours in advance.
| EVENT | PRIVATE LESSON | GROUP LESSONS |
|---|---|---|
| CANCELLATION OR SICK (EXCEPT CAMP TAIWAN) | One time only | No |
| CAMP TAIWAN | Yes | No |
| Other TAS Activities/Clubs | No | No |
There will be one music recital per year held during the Spring semester. It will take place over one to three days in the Harmony Theater and/or the Guy Lott, Jr. Auditorium.
All music classes are scheduled in the following manner: towards the end of each semester re-registration for continuing students takes place and music teachers arrange their schedules with them first. During open registration, any spaces remaining available are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and if a non-available teacher or time is desired, names are placed on a waiting list. All waiting lists and special requests are purged at the end of each semester.
Music lessons meet every week as follows:
Fall 2018 — Aug. 13 – Dec. 20
Spring 2019 — Jan. 8 – May 24
They will not meet on the following dates and are prorated accordingly:
| SEMESTER | DATES | HOLIDAY |
|---|---|---|
| FALL 2018 | Sep 14 | TAS PD Day |
| Sep 24 | Moon Festival | |
| Oct 10-13 | Autumn Break | |
| Nov 16 | TAS PD Day | |
| Nov 21-24 | Thanksgiving | |
| SPRING 2019 | Feb 4-9 | Chinese New Year |
| Mar 15 | TAS PD Day | |
| Mar 16-23 | Spring Break | |
| Apr 5 | TAS PD Day | |
| May 1 | TAS PD Day |
Music classes are available in the morning and before 2:45 for adults.