Community School

The UM Community School of Music offers non-credit individual lessons in piano, voice, guitar, and most band instruments.  Lessons are offered for students of all ages, pre-school through adult. 

For more information, contact Ms. Laurie Middaugh, Director, at 205-665-6678, or middaughl@montevallo.edu.

 

History and Mission

The University of Montevallo community School of Music was established in 1972 as the “Preparatory Division” of the Department of Music.  The Preparatory division was founded “…to provide top quality instruction for pre-college age students at a reasonable price…” (Original proposal for the Establishment of the Preparatory Division).  With the beginning of the 1997 academic year the name was changed to the University of Montevallo Community School of Music to better reflect the changing and growing mission of this division… to offer high quality music instruction and other musical activities for all members of the University of Montevallo community including pre-college students, adults, senior citizens, and college students who are serious about the pursuit of the study of music on a non-credit basis. 

 

Enrollment:  A completed registration form, including the signed policies portion, registration fee ($15.00 per family, per semester), and the semester’s tuition (or first payment of 50% of tuition +processing fee if opting for the payment plan) must be received to be accepted into the Community School of Music. 

Students who wish to study in the Community School of Music may do so by contracting for a semester of study and agreeing to pay for a complete semester of study.  Students who enroll after the beginning of the semester can contract on a pro rata basis. 

Payment of Tuition:  Tuition should be paid in advance.  A three-payment plan is available; 50% of tuition with $15.00 processing fee, followed by two monthly payments of 25% of tuition each.  Checks should be made out to UM Community School of Music; No cash please. There is a payment drop box located in Davis Hall outside of Room 214.

Discontinuation of Study:  Students who choose to discontinue study before the semester’s end are responsible for paying any unpaid balance of the semester’s tuition per the contract for study.

The Community School of Music reserves the right to discontinue a student at any time for poor attendance, nonpayment of fees, lack of practice, or disruptive behavior.  In this instance any balance of the semester’s tuition will be refunded on a pro rata basis.

Attendance Policy:  Regular attendance is crucial for success in music study.  Refunds are not given for missed lessons and makeup lessons are given only at the teacher’s discretion.  In the event that it becomes necessary for the instructor to miss a lesson, a makeup lesson will be scheduled. 

Practice:  Daily practice and review are crucial to the success of the music student.  The amount of practice varies with age, level, and instrument, but the need for a regular routine is common to all.  The Community School of Music assumes no responsibility for lack of progress when a student is negligent in practice.

Recitals:  The Community School of Music holds semester recitals toward the end of each semester.  There are usually two recitals scheduled on the same day.  Performance in recitals is not a requirement, but is strongly encouraged.  The decision to perform is always made by the instructor, student, and parent(s) at least two weeks prior to the recital date.  Family and friends are always welcome to attend recitals.

 

Spring 2010 Calendar 

 

Contact Us:

Laurie Middaugh, Director      

Community School of Music
UM Station 6670
Montevallo, AL  35115
Office, Room 214, Davis Hall
205-665-6678

middaughl@montevallo.edu

 

To download the application and fee schedule click here.

To download the application and fee schedule for string program click here.

To download the UM CSM Policies and Procedures, click here