WOODHAVEN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

                                                                                         Goals and Mission

The Woodhaven School of the Arts is a ministry of Woodhaven Baptist Church. Our goals are to:

• Provide excellent training in the fine arts.
• Develop future church music leaders.
• Minister to our community through Christian Arts.

It is our desire to provide the best in fine arts instruction as an extension of our Christian ministry. We are dedicated to creating an atmosphere where students can learn fine arts, develop their God-given talents and use their gifts in praise of God.

Enrollment and Instruction

Private study is offered in:

•  Piano
• Organ
• Voice
• Guitar, mandolin, banjo
• Visual arts (Group and Individual)

The lessons are offered on a weekly basis in 30 minute blocks. Advanced lessons in piano, voice, strings, and organ are available with permission from the instructor and WSA director.  Vocal instruction is offered to rising ninth graders through adults. Previous piano study required for organ lessons.

Registration

To begin the enrollment process new students must:

• complete registration form and enrollment agreement
• submit them with a $25.00 registration fee on or before the registration deadline

When a student is enrolled, he/she is committing to an entire semester of study.

Lessons & Scheduling

All lessons are taught at Woodhaven Baptist Church to provide consistency and an atmosphere conducive to learning. No exceptions. During the enrollment process, each student will be assigned an instructor. The student or parent of the student will then be contacted to confirm a convenient lesson or class time. Once a lesson time is established, it is important that the student continue through the semester with that time.

Make Up Policy

We consider your private lesson time as a standing appointment. If the teacher has to miss a lesson, it will be made up. If the student misses a lesson, PRIOR NOTICE IS REQUIRED.   We would prefer a six-hour or more notice for that lesson day. Please contact the instructor directly. Contacting the church office should only be used as a last resort as messages cannot always be relayed effectively to an instructor. Under these outlined circumstances, (with proper prior notice) the teacher will make up ONE lesson per student per semester.

End of Semester Recitals

It is important for students to hear other students play/sing. There is also great value in students performing in public. Therefore, each student will be encouraged to attend and play/sing on the spring semester recital and should plan to remain for the entire program. Adult students are not required to perform in recitals.

2010-2011 Calendar

FALL 2010

Fall Registration Begins        August 16

Semester Begins                   September 13

Thanksgiving Break               November 22-26

Semester Ends                      December 17                                                                                   

Spring Registration Begins  December 21

SPRING 2011

Semester Begins                 January 10

Spring Break Week              March 28 - April 1

Spring Recital                       May 13

Tuition

WSA tuition covers all lessons, administrative expenses, salaries and recital expenses. Lesson books are not covered by tuition. 

Tuition is based on the number of lessons taught per month per semester and paid by the 10th of each month. The fee is $22.00 per private, 30 minute lesson taught.  45 and 60 minute advanced lessons are also available. Please see the director for details.

You may make your payments by:

• Bringing them to the church office or
• Mailing them to: Woodhaven School of the Arts, 4000 Kildaire Farm Road, Apex, NC 27539, Attention: Barbara Mainwaring, Bookkeeper

To download the registration form, CLICK HERE.

Instrument Policy

A student should be able to practice on an instrument that facilitates progress.  The director and teachers will be happy to recommend dealers for new, used, or rental instruments.