Happy Spring!
In this edition, you'll find info on our Spring happenings: fall Pre-Registration details, our last Open Mic this school year, and our formal Spring Recital in June.
The local community section features some opportunities to hear live jazz in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, in addition to a special "Peace Concert" by the Norwalk Symphony.
Enjoy!
Dan & Tracy Carlucci
Directors, Fairfield School of Music
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Priority Pre-Registration for Fall
Current students will have the opportunity in May to reserve their preferred day, time and teacher for the fall.
After the pre-registration period, spots will be opened to the general public, so we recommend pre-registering before teacher schedules fill up.
Pre-registration for students who would like to keep their current day and time.
Week 2: May 20th-25th
Pre-registration for students who would like to change their day and time.
Pay-in-Full Option:
If you'd like to pay the school year in full, we'll waive the $45 Activities Fee AND give you a 5% discount on tuition!
How to Pre-Register:
1. Fill out an electronic form in advance.
This will be sent via email next week and will help us gather information to expedite the process.
2. Stop by the front desk during the appropriate week.
When you come for your lesson that week, we will have your paperwork prepared for you to simply review & sign.
3. Pay the non-refundable Activities Fee* for the 2013-2014 school year.
We will charge this $45 annual fee to your account to finalize your registration and reserve your time slot.
*Simply Music Rhapsody & Play-a-Story Students:
In lieu of the Activities Fee, a non-refundable $45 deposit will be assessed and applied to your September tuition.
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Events & Programs at FSM
Student Open Mic Night
We hope you'll join us for our last open mic of the school year! Details:
- Date: Friday, May 17th
- Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
- Location: Recital Room
- Eligibility: All ages
- RSVP: By Fri, 5/1 via
email or at the front desk. Please indicate the total number attending.
Annual Spring Recital
Our First-Annual Spring Recital will be held the afternoon of Saturday, June 15th in the lovely auditorium of the Pequot Library in Southport.
To accomodate our large number of students, we will have three different recitals that day (times TBA). Feel free to invite friends & family to this wonderful event!
We expect that the majority of our students will be performing. If you cannot participate, please let us know as soon as possible, otherwise your teacher will assume that you will be performing.
The Pequot Library
Summer Camp
Don't forget to check out our camp offerings while you're planning your summer calendar! We have plenty of fun and educational programs for ages 3-17.
Space is limited, so register now!
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Local Events
Joe Sample
Jazz Pianist
Thursday, April 25th - 7:45 pm
Fairfield Theatre Company
From FTC's website: "For more than four decades, pianist and composer Joe Sample has been an integral, innovative and bestselling part of jazz history. ... [He is] one of the most diverse and popular jazz performers of the last half century. In addition to his own recording, Sample has toured and performed with numerous musical greats in all genres, including Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner, BB King, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker ... and many others." Click here for tickets and more info.
April 25th-27th
Western CT State University
The Eighteenth Annual WCSU Jazz Fest will be held from April 25th through April 27th at Western CT State University in Danbury.
All proceeds will benefit the My Sandy Hook Family Fund.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra
A Peace Concert
Saturday, May 4th - 8:00 pm
Norwalk Concert Hall
From the NSO:
"A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County as our attempt to respond to the Newtown tragedy.
On the program will be the Faure Requiem with a consortium of choristers led by the choir of Christ and Holy Trinity Church, Westport. Also on the program is the Brahms Violin Concerto with internationally renowned violinist Ryu Goto."
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Dates at a Glance
* Open Mic Night:
Friday, May 17 at 6:30
* Fall Pre-Registration:
May 13th-25th
* Spring Recital:
Saturday, June 15th
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Birthday Parties
at FSM
Click below for info on our fun-filled parties!
For ages 1-13.
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