Conservatory

Kell Music Conservatory

Mission Statement

We strive to provide every student an opportunity to grow, learn and thrive musically by providing instruction with highly qualified musicians who will assist the students to set goals, nurture their development through consistent, thoughtful pedagogy, and ensure they have the skills necessary to succeed in any personal musical endeavor. Lessons will be held at Kell High School by highly qualified professional musicians who specialize on their instrument.

The Attendance Guidelines are in place to ensure an environment where all students will benefit and grow from the structure/environment of the lesson conservatory.

Payment and Attendance Guidelines

Lessons are PRE-PAID. All students will pay at the first lesson of the month for the entire month of lessons. NO EXCEPTIONS!! KBBA can not carry account balances for lessons!

Please make checks payable to KBBA. Memo/Subject Line: Student name & month of lessons. Payment should be placed in the KBBA drop box in the band room by the director’s office.

Students and Instructors are expected to attend a minimum of 3 lessons per month. (One cancellation each). Most months will have 4 lessons.

If an instructor needs to cancel, they must contact each student as well as the KBBA rep at least 24 hours in advance. (Exceptions for extreme emergencies)

If a student needs to cancel, they must contact their lesson teacher (NOT the Band Directors). Exceptions for extreme emergencies. If the teacher is not contacted 24 hours in advance, it will be considered a NO-SHOW and the lesson will be charged by the instructor.

If an instructor or student cancels, they are expected to make up the lessons within the same month, unless the cancellation occurs during the last week, in which case it can be made up during the following month.

You can “make-up” lessons by either adding a lesson to the month or extending 1 or 2 lessons.

Some lessons may be held on Cobb County Teacher work days. These will be reviewed on a monthly basis with Mr. McGrath and the KBBA Rep will notify parents/students through email.

Lessons will be held on Early Release days.

In the case that a student or instructor has several Cancellations or No-shows, they will be contacted by the KBBA rep via email, phone, or letter to help solve the conflicts. If after initial contacts by KBBA they may be asked to re-evaluate their commitment to the musical learning process, or be asked to leave the conservatory.

Students studying privately are expected to attend each lesson with all necessary musical equipment, including any necessary sheet music, instrument and pencil.

Students are expected to practice assignments during the week between lessons and be prepared to perform assigned material during their lesson.

Students are expected to come to their lesson early enough to warm-up properly before their lesson.

Conservatory Fees*

The cost of lessons will be as follows or may vary slightly by instructor*:

Single Private Lessons (available to all students)

30 min lesson = $26.00

45 min lesson = $38.50

60 min lesson = $51.00