The quality of the musical ensembles
at Farmville Middle School and Farmville Central High School is
reflected by the quality of its members. Every student musician plays a
vital role in the success of the program. This letter is being written
to congratulate you on the work of your student and to encourage you to
make a small investment in (his/her) future. Just as a successful
athletic team needs the best athlete at every position, our band needs
a strong musician seated in every chair!
It is important
that students strive for excellence in all their endeavors. As students
play their instruments better, they seem to gain more from the musical
experience. The feeling of accomplishment through musical performance
directly increases their sense of self-worth. It is always amazing to
see how this improvement is reflected in better attitudes, better
grades and a brighter outlook on life.
Our regular
practices allow the musicians to assemble and work together to prepare
music of artistic and entertainment value. The culmination of their
hard work is presented to you in our concerts, festivals or civic
performances. Though we have achieved a fine performance level, I know
there is yet a higher level to attain. As your child continues to
improve, so does our ensemble. And as our ensemble gets better, your
child has a better overall experience.
One of the most
important ways to improve as a musician is through private lessons.
There is no substitute for weekly sessions of individualized
instruction by an instrument specialist. Private lesson instructors
serve as an ideal model and mentor to assist in your child's
improvement in the areas of tone, technique and general musicianship.
The helpful hints or minor adjustments suggested by the instructor can
greatly improve your child's playing ability.
Private instrument
lessons are a small investment ($10 a week / $40 a month) that helps
insure your child's success. Times are arranged convenient to your
child's schedule and prices for instruction time are very reasonable.
The “going” rate for private lessons is $30 per
half hour or $60 per hour. Some teachers charge as much as $80 to $100
per hour. We will be offering the lessons to your child for $10 a half
hour. Your student will have one half hour lesson per week. Payment
will be made at the beginning of each month (three in December) to the
teacher (checks preferred). No lessons will be given without payment.
Your teacher will be a professionally trained musician on their
instrument and will be there to help you and work for you during that
half hour. Lessons will be supervised by Mr. Taylor and Mr. Jefferson
and will be taught at Farmville Central High School in various
classrooms throughout the school.
Thank you for your
support of your most precious gift - your child. Continuing their
musical growth will be yet another investment in enriching (his/her)
quality of life.
