HOW TO ENROL
INSTRUMENT HIRE & COLLECTION
The Academy has instruments for hire. For charges, see the Fees page.
To hire an instrument
Note: You will be contacted the day before lessons commence and asked to collect the hire instrument and sign a hire agreement form.
To hire an instrument
- Read the information on hiring instruments on the Fees page.
- Tick the ‘Instrument hire’ box when completing the enrolment form and add the appropriate fee in the space provided.
Note: You will be contacted the day before lessons commence and asked to collect the hire instrument and sign a hire agreement form.
NOTIFICATION OF CLASSES
You will be notified by email of the time and day of your lessons by Friday 15 February.
CLASS TIMES
All classes are after school unless stated otherwise. Times are subject to change.
ENROLMENT FORM
Our enrolment form is for both new and current students. It is a PDF file and you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar software to open the file.
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hOW LARGE ARE CLASSES?
Class sizes vary depending on student numbers and level of progress of individuals. The usual class contain between two and four students, except singing and keyboard, where classes can contain up to six students.
cAN i HIRE AN INSTRUMENT?
hOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO LEARN AN INSTRUMENT?
The cost for instrumental and singing class lessons is currently $550 including GST for each year. For a complete list of fees, see our Fees page.
hOW DO i ENROL?
aT WHAT AGE CAN MY CHILD BEGIN LESSONS?
This varies according to the instrument and the child’s readiness. The Academy, in consultation with the relevant tutor, can advise you on the best time for your child to begin lessons on a specific instrument.
cAN ADULTS LEARN AT THE aCADEMY?
Yes. While at this stage we do not have classes specifically for adults, we do have a number of adults learning individually with our tutors. Adults are also welcome to participate in our ensembles if they have reached the required level.
dO YOU OFFER INDIVIDUAL TUITION?
Yes. For fees, see our Fees page.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons are held at the Rangiora Town Hall music suites.
When do lessons take place?
All lessons take place after school on weekdays. Where students are home schooled, lessons can sometimes be scheduled earlier in the day.
Do I have to learn at the Academy to join an orchestra or ensemble?
Anyone from outside the Academy who has reached the required level can join our ensembles.
Can I observe my child’s lessons?
We encourage parents to attend lessons, especially those who have younger children learning at the Academy; however, attendance at lessons is at the tutor’s discretion.
wHAT DO i NEED TO BRING WITH ME TO LESSONS?
Your instrument, a notebook and pencil. For more information on what you will need, see the bottom of our Tuition page.