Admission

All students that attend Rosie’s House must interview to be accepted into the academy. Music interviews are held in May for the Fall Semester and occasionally in December for the January semester when there are mid-year openings. Interviews are held for both private and group lessons as well as for beginning and experienced students.

For beginning students that do not have experience, it is a very informal interview. For example if a young child has an interest in taking piano lessons, we ask them, “Would you sing the ABC song with us?” “Would you clap this rhythm back to us?” The purpose of the interview is to gauge the child’s musical interest and aptitude.

If a student already has experience, we ask them to bring their instrument and be prepared with a musical selection, scales and the student is also asked to sight read a musical selection. This is considered an "audition" for admission and the student will also be asked general questions about their musical interests and dedication.

In addition to interviewing for acceptance into the academy, students and families must meet the financial and commitment requirements.   

Rosie’s House has the following requirements for admission:

Financial
We accept students based upon the following financial basis (HUD guidelines):
Number of People in Household:

2    Income less than $42,650
3    Income less than $48,000
4    Income less than $53,300
5    Income less than $57,600
6    Income less than $61,850
7    Income less than $66,100

There is no tuition charge, and if you need an instrument, one can be loaned to you. Students purchase instruction books and a folder.

Other Requirements

Parents are required to provide four service hours per child per semester. Service opportunities include monitoring campus during classes, campus clean-up days, special projects, recital duty and administrative projects.

Students are required to do the following:

  • Practice twenty-five minutes five days a week (or as specified by the teacher).
  • Be absent no more than three times per semester.
  • Attend class with a desire to learn.
  • Make musical progress and complete assignments.
  • Attend their academic school and be a student in good-standing.

Admission Process

  • Determine if your family meets the income requirements.
  • Check this website for interview dates. Dates are posted in mid-November for December interviews and mid-April for May interviews. Sign-up for our E-news as an "Interested Parent" and an email will be sent to you with interview dates and information.
  • If admitted to Rosie's House, student receives acceptance letter.
  • Accepted Students and Parents are required to attend a new student orientation. At the orientation more information is provided about the requirements and policies of the academy.

 

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