2023-2024 Academic Year
Welcome Saint Mary Parents! Please fill out the form below to register your child(ren) for the Basilica School of Saint Mary String and Guitar Ensemble Program. Your young musician is on their way!
After a very successful inaugural year, Miss Aderoju and myself are delighted to return to the BSSM Community. We look forward to developing the musician within your child. The joy of music is a gift all can experience and a privileged few are given the opportunity to share.
STRINGS PROGRAM
- Violin and Viola
- Cello
- Guitar
- Grades 3-8
2023-2024 CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday:
- Beginning Violin
- Beginning Viola Ensemble
- Intermediate Violin Ensemble (for violinists who played last year or have 2 years of violin experience)
- Beginning Cello Ensemble
- Advanced String Ensemble (by instructor invitation)
- Monday, September 11: First Day of String Ensembles
Tuesday:
- Beginning Guitar Ensemble
- Intermediate Guitar Ensemble (for guitarists who played last year or have 2 years of guitar experience)
- Advanced Guitar Ensemble (by instructor invitation)
- Tuesday, September 12: First day of Guitar Ensembles
CLASS DETAILS:
- String Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble Classes are optional programs at BSSM.
- Classes meet during the school day with a rotating schedule as to not miss the same class each week.
- Homeroom teachers receive weekly reminders and schedules to excuse students from class.
WEEKLY PRACTICE
- Every musician and music student’s most challenging habit!
- Incentive contests and rewards will be offered to make this task much more desirable and rewarding!
PARENT INFORMATION
- “All Things Strings”(our weekly news) e-mailed Sunday evenings to keep you up to date on our class activities, practice incentives and progress.
- Reminders: Sent the day before class, delivered to your in-box.
REGISTRATION
- Registration closes Saturday, September 9
- Ensemble Class Lists will be e-mailed Sunday, September 10
TUITION:
Paid monthly based on the number of lessons coinciding with the Basilica School’s Calendar:
- Months with 5 lessons, $150
- Months with 4 lessons, $120
- Months with 3 lessons, $90
REGISTRATION FEE:
$70 (music, binders, materials, supplies)
BILLING OF TUITION:
Monthly Statements e-mailed prior to the first lesson of each month. Payment via Zelle or checks
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Monday, September 5: Introduction of Strings and Guitar Program with a live interactive mini concert!
- Saturday, September 9: Registration Closes
- Sunday, September 10: Ensemble Class Lists will be e-mailed
- Monday, September 11: First Day of String Ensembles
- Tuesday, September 12: First day of Guitar Ensembles
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Julie Zupan, Founder & Director
Old Town Music School
120 South Royal Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
tel: 703-341-7341
email: Julie@OldTownMusicSchool.com.
Office Hours:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
12:00 noon -1:00 and 2:00-3:00 Thursday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday