Music Lessons and Music Certificate Programs

Recitals and Auditions
Recitals are scheduled monthly during the school year and all students are encouraged to participate in at least one recital
each semester. Student recitals are free and open to the public. Prior to appearing in a recital, students are advised to attend any of the performance classes to prepare them in appropriate public performance protocol. Participation in studio class will also fulfill this prerequisite. Occasional soirees and adult student recitals are scheduled throughout the year for our community of older students. For the soirees, adult soloists and chamber music players can gather together in the warm and encouraging environment of their own homes to play for one
another and enjoy refreshments or a shared meal together..

Recital and Audition Schedule

Jan. 26 (Sat.) 4 p.m.
Feb. 24 (Sun.) 4 p.m.
Mar. 8 (Sat.) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Musician Certificate Evaluations for String, Winds, Voice
Mar. 15 (Sat.) 4 p.m.
Apr. 19 (Sat.) 7 p.m. Honors Recital
May 16 (Fri.) 7 p.m. End of Year Recital
May 17 (Sat.) 1:30, 2:45, 4:00, 5:15 & 6:30 p.m.

*Additional recitals will be added if more than 60 minutes of music is programmed for any given recital.

Registration Fee and What It Includes
A $24 registration fee per individual or $48 per family will be added to the invoice in September. The registration fee will
be pro-rated for new students beginning at any other time of year. Registration fee and music lesson fee include:
•An orientation session with the Executive Director and/or Program Director to discuss individual goals and teacher
placement for lessons or appropriate level for class placement.
•Regular evaluation of student development through written progress reports (fall and spring).
•Performance opportunities at the Parlando School for the Arts and in the community (monthly student recitals, adult
student soirees and more).
•Student rate subscription to SmartMusic under Parlando’s school subscription - a 75% savings. See
www.smartmusic.com for more information. (Required school code is available from the office).
• Discounts to Artist Encounters, Faculty Performances, and Boulder Philharmonic concerts.
• VIP invitation to the annual Wells Music Piano Sale onsite at Parlando.

For the best, well-rounded musical training, we recommend that students take one or more of the following to supplement
their private lessons: Music Theory, Performance Class, Ensemble, Keyboard Skills

Teaching Methods and Musical Styles
Private lessons are available for all orchestral and band instruments, voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, hammered dulcimer and
percussion. At Parlando, we believe the most successful teaching is to educate a student according to the way the student
learns best. To that end we offer a wide variety of musical styles and teaching methods with the philosophy of
comprehensive musicianship. In addition to classical training, some teachers offer emphasis in jazz, folk, rock, gospel,
popular, musical theater, Suzuki instruction and more. The age at which a student may begin private instrumental
instruction depends upon the instrument and the individual student. Please call the office for guidance.

Instrument Rental
All students must have their own instruments, which can be rented or purchased at local music stores such as H.B.
Woodsongs in Boulder for winds and strings (303.449.0516) or Lafayette Music (303.661.9335) and Wells Music in
Denver for pianos and keyboards (303.777.1900). Be sure to mention that you were referred by Parlando.

Individual and group lessons on all instruments and voice continue year round. New students may begin lessons at any
time. Weekly private lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes long. Group lessons are also available as “duet lessons” or “trio
lessons” when students are matched by level and rate of progress. New students may enroll at any time by calling the
office and scheduling an appointment (in person or over the phone) with the Program Director for appropriate placement
in lessons and classes. Priority placement will be given to continuing students in good standing. Tuition is prorated for
new students who begin after the term has begun. Standard lesson rates for 2007-08 are as follows with Fall Semester
being 16 weeks and Spring Semester 19 weeks.

Spring Semester Private Lesson Rates
30 minute lesson Fall $440 Spring $523
45 minute lesson Fall $660 Spring $784
60 minute lesson Fall $880 Spring $1045
*These rates reflect the fee for paying the semester in advance. Monthly installment plans are also available (a monthly
service charge of $8 is added)

Certificate Programs
Parlando Musician’s Certificate Program
The Parlando Musician’s Certificate Program is open to students of any age who wish to pursue progressive levels of achievement. To receive the Musician’s Certificate, students are evaluated on their primary instrument and examined in music theory. The evaluation helps students, parents and teachers set progressive goals and achieve them, and have external validation and feedback for their efforts. The Musician’s Certificate encourages students with clear objectives and a graded measurement to chart their progress from year to year. Awards are given as each level is successfully completed. When both theory and instrumental requirements have been successfully completed, certificates are awarded at each level. At the final level, participating students will receive the prestigious Parlando Musician’s Certificate. Piano students will use the National Music Certificate Exams (see below) to fulfill their instrumental requirement for the Parlando Musician’s Certificate.
Evaluations: Mar. 8 at 10 a.m. for Strings, Winds, and Voice

National Music Certificate Program
Formerly known as Royal American Conservatory Examinations (RACE), the National Music Certificate Program is dedicated to providing American students with nationwide opportunities for achievement, evaluation, and certification. Parlando has the distinction of being the only music theory examination center in Colorado for the National Music Certificate Program in association with RCM Examinations, a division of the renowned Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Canada. Visit www.nationalmusiccertificate.org for more information including application deadlines.
Spring Theory Exams: May 9 & 10, 2008 Application Deadline: Feb. 26, 2008
Spring Practical Exams for Piano: TBA Application Deadline: Feb. 26, 2008