Arts Adjunct Program - Holton-Arms Creative Summer
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Arts Adjunct Program - Holton-Arms Creative Summer
Arts Adjunct Program
Private Music Lessons Available via Holton's Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program
2025-2026
Holton-Arms School's Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program offers private lessons in instrumental and vocal music to the full community, as well as to Holton students.
Program Dates for 2025-2026
Fall Semester:
September 8, 2025 to January 25, 2026
Spring Semester
(18 weeks maximum*):
Monday, Jan 26, 2026 to Sunday, Jun 7, 2026
Summer Session
(10 weeks maximum*):
Monday, Jun 8, 2026 to Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
* Some weekdays have fewer than maximum available due to School holidays or breaks; please refer to the list of
Significant Dates
.
To Register
New students submit an inquiry
(links listed below) for an instrument they wish to study.
Returning students skip the inquiry
and begin at Step 2.
Contact an instructor
to set a schedule
for a lesson package or trial lesson. Instructor info provided in the Inquiry confirmation email.
When your schedule is set,
register online
and submit payment.
We will email to confirm dates,
lesson location, and check in procedures once registration is complete, followed by
an electronic calendar invitation
for all confirmed lesson dates.
Instruments Offered - Inquiry Form Links
Click an instrument name below to submit an inquiry and begin the registration process. We offer private lessons in these instruments:
Cello
Clarinet/Saxophone
Flute
*
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Piano
Viola/Violin
Voice
**
* Flute lessons are offered for students age 9 (grade 4) and older.
** Private voice lessons are offered for students age 13 (grade 8) and older – see our Voice Lesson Policy.
Email
artsadjunct@holton-arms.edu
with questions.
CONTACT US
For general questions about the Arts Adjunct Program, please email
artsadjunct@holton-arms.edu
or call 301-365-6098.
Our Instructors
Our talented and experienced faculty have degrees from major music, theater, and art schools as well as universities throughout the world. We invite you to explore our
instructor bios
.
Bernardo De Leon
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Lihua Fang
Piano
Emma Hays Johnson
Cello
Michelle Kelly
Voice
Chang Eun Lee
Piano
Jennifer Ries
Violin, Viola
Emily Robinson
Clarinet, Saxophone
Allyson Royster
Flute
Marissa Singer
Musical Theater
Creative Summer Connection
Families who participate in the Arts Adjunct Program during 2026 - Spring Semester, Summer Session, or Fall Semester - are eligible to register for Creative Summer 2027 during the Priority Period.
Health and Wellness Policy
We comply with all
Health and Wellness
policies of Holton-Arms School.
If your student feels unwell, they should not attend lessons. If their illness includes a fever, they may not return to the campus until they have been fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours. Masking for up to five days upon return to campus after illness is recommended, but optional.
Music Lesson Rates and Registration
Significant and Excluded Dates
Voice Lesson Policy - Age Restriction
Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Policies
Commitment to Lessons
Music Recitals - optional
Lesson Fees, Required Minimums, and Trial Lessons
Payment is due in full before the first scheduled lesson. Lesson fees are:
$58.00 for each 30-minute lesson
$84.50 for each 45-minute lesson
$111.00 for each 60-minute lesson
Lessons are sold in packages, starting at a
minimum of eight (8) lessons
for the Fall and Spring semesters, and minimum of four (4) lessons for the Summer Session.
New students* may
arrange a trial lesson
before committing to a full package. *Includes returning students studying a new instrument or working with a new instructor.
Registration Process
New students submit an inquiry
for the instrument the student wants to study - links listed above.
Returning students begin at Step 2.
Contact an instructor
to discuss lessons and
agree upon a schedule
. Contact info provided in the inquiry confirmation.
When you and your instructor agree upon a schedule,
register online
and submit payment
.
We will email to confirm dates,
lesson location, and check in procedures once registration is complete, followed by
an electronic calendar invitation
for all confirmed lesson dates.
Semester Dates
Fall Semester
(17 Weeks maximum*): Monday, Sep 8, 2025 to Sunday, Jan 25, 2026
Spring Semester
(18 weeks maximum*): Monday, Jan 26, 2026 to Sunday, Jun 7, 2026
Summer Session
(11 weeks maximum*): Monday, Jun 8, 2026 to Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
In-Person Lesson Scheduling Limitations
In person lessons at Holton-Arms School may be scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. on days the campus is open. In person lessons will not be scheduled on school holidays, breaks, or on certain dates when major events are held on the Holton-Arms campus (see Significant and Excluded Dates list). In person lessons may be held on Professional Days or Conference Days when the campus is open but Holton students do not have classes.
Excluded Dates:
Click here
for the full list of
Significant and Excluded Dates
.
Virtual Lesson Scheduling Flexibility
It is preferred that virtual lessons occur between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at times and on dates mutually convenient to both the student and instructor. Virtual lessons are not subject to the same scheduling limitations as in-person lessons; however, the Arts Adjunct office will not schedule virtual lessons on Excluded Dates unless they are specifically requested on the Student Information Form at registration.
Inclement Weather:
In-person lessons will not be held on days the School closes for inclement weather. Instructors and students have the option to switch to virtual lessons on their regular scheduled dates on inclement weather days, or to reschedule for a different day.
Voice Lesson Policy
Holton-Arms offers private voice lessons for students age 13 and older (8th grade). Students younger than age 13 are encouraged to invest their time and energy in choral singing experiences offered in school and in the larger community. Good training in healthy and beautiful vocal production is at the core of a quality choral ensemble.
Program Withdrawal and Refund Policy
A portion of lesson fees includes a non-refundable registration fee equal to $15 or three percent of the total program cost, whichever is larger. Requests to withdraw must be submitted in writing. Refunds for program withdrawal will be given as follows:
Withdrawal within three (3) calendar days of registration: All fees less the cost of any lesson dates that have already occurred will be refunded.
Withdrawal before first lesson: All fees less the non-refundable registration fee will be refunded.
Withdrawal before four scheduled lessons: Fifty percent (50%) of fees less the cost of any lesson dates that have already occurred will be refunded.
Withdrawal after four scheduled lessons: No refunds will be given.
Funds forfeited due to withdrawal are not transferrable to future lessons, to a sibling’s account, or to any other program.
Lesson Cancellation and Reschedule Policy
Requests to cancel or reschedule
a lesson must be communicated directly with the instructor (phone, text, or email)
at least 24 hours in advance
of the scheduled lesson.
No more than two (2) reschedules
will be granted be made per semester. Rescheduling lessons cancelled by the student is at the discretion of the instructor, and subject to availability of the instructor or the instruction space. Instructors have
no obligation to reschedule no shows
or requests given with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Inclement Weather:
If Holton-Arms cancels school or closes early for inclement weather or other event out of its control (such as a power failure) in-person lessons will be cancelled for that day and may be rescheduled. Virtual lessons may still be held as scheduled.
Click here
to view the full
2025-2026 Arts Adjunct Music Lesson Policies
document.
Instructor Commitment to Lessons
Instructors will begin all lessons on time on the dates scheduled, unless a schedule change has been mutually agreed upon.
Instructors will provide as much notice as possible if they must miss or reschedule a lesson.
If an instructor must cancel a lesson, or if lessons are cancelled by the School due to inclement weather, and a reschedule is not possible within the same semester, a full refund for the missed lesson will be given.
Instructors may communicate with parents regularly regarding their student’s lessons, progress, and practice.
Student Commitment to Lessons
Students should arrive for their lessons on time and fully prepared for the lesson. Instruments and any required music should be readily accessible when the lesson begins.
If a student arrives late, the lesson will still end on schedule. Instructors are not obligated to makeup time if a student arrives late to a lesson.
Please provide as much advance notice as possible if a student will be late or will miss a lesson. Rescheduling may be possible if at least 24 hours' notice is given.
Instructors may assign additional practice during the period between lessons. Musical progress is greatly improved when students invest the effort to practice between lessons.
Parents are encouraged to communicate with instructors regularly regarding their student’s lessons, progress, and practice.
Music Recitals
Arts Adjunct students are invited and encouraged to participate in the
Arts Adjunct Showcase of Music
; however, participation is optional. Two performances will be held.
The
Fall Showcase
, scheduled for
Monday, November 10, 2025
, is generally intended for continuing Arts Adjunct students who participated in the program in the previous season, from fall 2024 through spring/summer 2025; however, new students are welcome.
The
Spring Showcase
, scheduled for
Friday, March 13, 2026
, is intended for new and continuing Arts Adjunct students. Because of the number of participants, the recital may be be given in two sessions.
Recitals for players of all instruments will take place in Holton’s Simms Reception Room. Families are invited and encouraged to attend and watch our students perform.
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Arts Adjunct Program
Private Music Lessons Available via Holton's Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program
2025-2026
Holton-Arms School's Fine & Performing Arts Adjunct Program offers private lessons in instrumental and vocal music to the full community, as well as to Holton students.
Program Dates for 2025-2026
Fall Semester:
September 8, 2025 to January 25, 2026
Spring Semester
(18 weeks maximum*):
Monday, Jan 26, 2026 to Sunday, Jun 7, 2026
Summer Session
(10 weeks maximum*):
Monday, Jun 8, 2026 to Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
* Some weekdays have fewer than maximum available due to School holidays or breaks; please refer to the list of
Significant Dates
.
To Register
New students submit an inquiry
(links listed below) for an instrument they wish to study.
Returning students skip the inquiry
and begin at Step 2.
Contact an instructor
to set a schedule
for a lesson package or trial lesson. Instructor info provided in the Inquiry confirmation email.
When your schedule is set,
register online
and submit payment.
We will email to confirm dates,
lesson location, and check in procedures once registration is complete, followed by
an electronic calendar invitation
for all confirmed lesson dates.
Instruments Offered - Inquiry Form Links
Click an instrument name below to submit an inquiry and begin the registration process. We offer private lessons in these instruments:
Cello
Clarinet/Saxophone
Flute
*
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Piano
Viola/Violin
Voice
**
* Flute lessons are offered for students age 9 (grade 4) and older.
** Private voice lessons are offered for students age 13 (grade 8) and older – see our Voice Lesson Policy.
artsadjunct@holton-arms.edu
with questions.
CONTACT US
For general questions about the Arts Adjunct Program, please email
artsadjunct@holton-arms.edu
or call 301-365-6098.
Our Instructors
Our talented and experienced faculty have degrees from major music, theater, and art schools as well as universities throughout the world. We invite you to explore our
instructor bios
.
Bernardo De Leon
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Lihua Fang
Piano
Emma Hays Johnson
Cello
Michelle Kelly
Voice
Chang Eun Lee
Piano
Jennifer Ries
Violin, Viola
Emily Robinson
Clarinet, Saxophone
Allyson Royster
Flute
Marissa Singer
Musical Theater
Creative Summer Connection
Families who participate in the Arts Adjunct Program during 2026 - Spring Semester, Summer Session, or Fall Semester - are eligible to register for Creative Summer 2027 during the Priority Period.
Health and Wellness Policy
We comply with all
Health and Wellness
policies of Holton-Arms School.
If your student feels unwell, they should not attend lessons. If their illness includes a fever, they may not return to the campus until they have been fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours. Masking for up to five days upon return to campus after illness is recommended, but optional.
Music Lesson Rates and Registration
Significant and Excluded Dates
Voice Lesson Policy - Age Restriction
Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Policies
Commitment to Lessons
Music Recitals - optional
Lesson Fees, Required Minimums, and Trial Lessons
Payment is due in full before the first scheduled lesson. Lesson fees are:
$58.00 for each 30-minute lesson
$84.50 for each 45-minute lesson
$111.00 for each 60-minute lesson
Lessons are sold in packages, starting at a
minimum of eight (8) lessons
for the Fall and Spring semesters, and minimum of four (4) lessons for the Summer Session.
New students* may
arrange a trial lesson
before committing to a full package. *Includes returning students studying a new instrument or working with a new instructor.
Registration Process
New students submit an inquiry
for the instrument the student wants to study - links listed above.
Returning students begin at Step 2.
Contact an instructor
to discuss lessons and
agree upon a schedule
. Contact info provided in the inquiry confirmation.
When you and your instructor agree upon a schedule,
register online
and submit payment
.
We will email to confirm dates,
lesson location, and check in procedures once registration is complete, followed by
an electronic calendar invitation
for all confirmed lesson dates.
Semester Dates
Fall Semester
(17 Weeks maximum*): Monday, Sep 8, 2025 to Sunday, Jan 25, 2026
Spring Semester
(18 weeks maximum*): Monday, Jan 26, 2026 to Sunday, Jun 7, 2026
Summer Session
(11 weeks maximum*): Monday, Jun 8, 2026 to Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
In-Person Lesson Scheduling Limitations
In person lessons at Holton-Arms School may be scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. on days the campus is open. In person lessons will not be scheduled on school holidays, breaks, or on certain dates when major events are held on the Holton-Arms campus (see Significant and Excluded Dates list). In person lessons may be held on Professional Days or Conference Days when the campus is open but Holton students do not have classes.
Excluded Dates:
Click here
for the full list of
Significant and Excluded Dates
.
Virtual Lesson Scheduling Flexibility
It is preferred that virtual lessons occur between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at times and on dates mutually convenient to both the student and instructor. Virtual lessons are not subject to the same scheduling limitations as in-person lessons; however, the Arts Adjunct office will not schedule virtual lessons on Excluded Dates unless they are specifically requested on the Student Information Form at registration.
Inclement Weather:
In-person lessons will not be held on days the School closes for inclement weather. Instructors and students have the option to switch to virtual lessons on their regular scheduled dates on inclement weather days, or to reschedule for a different day.
Voice Lesson Policy
Holton-Arms offers private voice lessons for students age 13 and older (8th grade). Students younger than age 13 are encouraged to invest their time and energy in choral singing experiences offered in school and in the larger community. Good training in healthy and beautiful vocal production is at the core of a quality choral ensemble.
Program Withdrawal and Refund Policy
A portion of lesson fees includes a non-refundable registration fee equal to $15 or three percent of the total program cost, whichever is larger. Requests to withdraw must be submitted in writing. Refunds for program withdrawal will be given as follows:
Withdrawal within three (3) calendar days of registration: All fees less the cost of any lesson dates that have already occurred will be refunded.
Withdrawal before first lesson: All fees less the non-refundable registration fee will be refunded.
Withdrawal before four scheduled lessons: Fifty percent (50%) of fees less the cost of any lesson dates that have already occurred will be refunded.
Withdrawal after four scheduled lessons: No refunds will be given.
Funds forfeited due to withdrawal are not transferrable to future lessons, to a sibling’s account, or to any other program.
Lesson Cancellation and Reschedule Policy
Requests to cancel or reschedule
a lesson must be communicated directly with the instructor (phone, text, or email)
at least 24 hours in advance
of the scheduled lesson.
No more than two (2) reschedules
will be granted be made per semester. Rescheduling lessons cancelled by the student is at the discretion of the instructor, and subject to availability of the instructor or the instruction space. Instructors have
no obligation to reschedule no shows
or requests given with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Inclement Weather:
If Holton-Arms cancels school or closes early for inclement weather or other event out of its control (such as a power failure) in-person lessons will be cancelled for that day and may be rescheduled. Virtual lessons may still be held as scheduled.
Click here
to view the full
2025-2026 Arts Adjunct Music Lesson Policies
document.
Instructor Commitment to Lessons
Instructors will begin all lessons on time on the dates scheduled, unless a schedule change has been mutually agreed upon.
Instructors will provide as much notice as possible if they must miss or reschedule a lesson.
If an instructor must cancel a lesson, or if lessons are cancelled by the School due to inclement weather, and a reschedule is not possible within the same semester, a full refund for the missed lesson will be given.
Instructors may communicate with parents regularly regarding their student’s lessons, progress, and practice.
Student Commitment to Lessons
Students should arrive for their lessons on time and fully prepared for the lesson. Instruments and any required music should be readily accessible when the lesson begins.
If a student arrives late, the lesson will still end on schedule. Instructors are not obligated to makeup time if a student arrives late to a lesson.
Please provide as much advance notice as possible if a student will be late or will miss a lesson. Rescheduling may be possible if at least 24 hours' notice is given.
Instructors may assign additional practice during the period between lessons. Musical progress is greatly improved when students invest the effort to practice between lessons.
Parents are encouraged to communicate with instructors regularly regarding their student’s lessons, progress, and practice.
Music Recitals
Arts Adjunct students are invited and encouraged to participate in the
Arts Adjunct Showcase of Music
; however, participation is optional. Two performances will be held.
The
Fall Showcase
, scheduled for
Monday, November 10, 2025
, is generally intended for continuing Arts Adjunct students who participated in the program in the previous season, from fall 2024 through spring/summer 2025; however, new students are welcome.
The
Spring Showcase
, scheduled for
Friday, March 13, 2026
, is intended for new and continuing Arts Adjunct students. Because of the number of participants, the recital may be be given in two sessions.
Recitals for players of all instruments will take place in Holton’s Simms Reception Room. Families are invited and encouraged to attend and watch our students perform.
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