Mission Statement
Because music is an endeavor that impacts learning as well as life, the Alvin Community College Music Academy (ACCMA) exists to provide private music instruction to school-aged children.
Private Instruction
Weekly private lessons are offered in piano, voice, guitar, percussion, strings, woodwinds, and brass.
Faculty
Faculty are professional instructors who have advanced degrees in their instrument and/or significant professional experience.
Instruction
Students are given a weekly lesson for 30 or 60 minutes. Instructors design lesson plans appropriate to the student’s skill level. Curriculum includes the development of performance skills, technique, theory, and general musicianship.
Minimum Age Requirements
Piano: age 6
Guitar: age 6
Other Instruments: age 12
Voice: age 14
Recitals
Each semester will culminate in a student recital.
Registration
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2011-2012 Session Calendar
Fall 2011
September 6 –December 9
Spring 2012
January 17-May 11
Summer 2012
June 4-July 26
Commitment to the program is preferred for two consecutive semesters.
Tuition and Fees
Registration Fees (Non-refundable)
$25 regular registration fee per student per semester
$35 late registration fee per student per semester
$5 Technical Fee
Hourly Fees
$40 per hour of instruction
$22.50 per half hour of instruction
Other Costs
Additional books and other materials may be required by instructors.
Estimated Fall Tuition & Registration Fees
1 Hr. Lesson: $550.00
½ Hr. Lesson: $322.50
Procedure
Interested students should:
- Submit an online scheduling form.
- You will be contacted to schedule your lesson.
- Submit a registration form. These must be obtained from and submitted in person to Continuing Education in H103.
- Registration Fees and Tuition must be paid at the time of registration.
Payments
Tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration. There is no payment plan available.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is expected at every lesson. If a lesson is missed without a minimum of 24 hours notice, no refund should be expected for that lesson, nor will such lessons be rescheduled. If the instructor has to miss a lesson, a make-up lesson will be scheduled.
