We're delighted to have your family be a part of these sacred music education classes!

The Spring semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 26th with the following schedule for the semester:
Tuesday, Jan. 26 - In-Person Class at Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, Feb. 2 - On-line Class on Zoom
Tuesday, Feb. 9 - In-Person Class at Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, Feb. 16 - On-line Class on Zoom
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - In-Person Class at Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, March 2 - On-line Class on Zoom
Tuesday, March 9 - In-Person Class at Immaculate Conception
Sunday, March 14 - Full-Time Students sing for 4:00 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception for Laetare Sunday
Tuesday, March 16 - On-line Class on Zoom
Tuesday, March 23 - In-Person Class at Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, March 30 - On-line Class on Zoom
Tuesday, April 6 - NO CLASS (Easter Octave)
Tuesday, April 13 - In-Person Class at Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, April 20 - On-line Class on Zoom
Tuesday, April 27 - In-Person Class at Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, May 4 - On-line Class on Zoom
Tuesday, May 11 - In-Person Class at Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, May 18 - On-line Class on Zoom
Sunday, May 23 - Full-Time Students sing for 4:00 p.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception for the feast of Pentecost

Please note: full-time enrollment = in-person and on-line instruction; part-time enrollment = on-line instruction only

On-line classes - Zoom link will be sent to parents
Full-Time and Part-Time Students
Ages 5–9 - 4:00–4:30
Ages 10–15 - 4:40–5:10

In-person class - 199 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY - St. John Paul II Maronite Catholic Church (formerly Immaculate Conception Church)
Full-Time Students
Ages 5–9 - 4:00-4:40
Ages 10–15 - 4:40–5:40

On-line classes are open to any children matching the age requirements and are designed to stand alone (without in-person instruction) in terms of curriculum and methodology. In-person classes are available for those families living in the area. Please note, however, that priority for enrollment is given to students located in Westchester, NY, and Fairfield, CT counties. Also, class enrollment is limited to 25 children. Enrollees will be prioritized by physical location and date of submission of this registration form.

Children will receive instruction in the Ward Method and various other pedagogies, focusing on Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony. On-line classes will be taught by Charles and Elizabeth Weaver and Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka, and In-person instruction is done by Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka. More information about the teachers is available here:
https://www.ccwatershed.org/2020/08/20/biography-charles-weaver/
http://elizabethbaberweaver.com
https://jenniferdonelson.com/bio 

Following the online lessons, students will receive a 10-15 minute practice video which reinforces the materials and repertoire covered in class. Students should plan to practice with the video 3 times per week, and practice is usually best when supervised by a parent. Students would also do well in singing with siblings if they happen to be in the same class.

Tuition
Part-Time (on-line only): $62.50/semester per child
Full-Time (on-line and in-person): $125/semester per child

Payment is made via check to: St. John Paul II Maronite Catholic Church with "Children’s Schola" in the memo. Checks can be sent to:
Maria Giovannelli
5 Mystic Drive
Ossining, NY 10562

Payment is due by Tuesday, Feb. 2. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Materials needed: Each child will need his or her own copy of The Parish Book of Chant. Copies of the book can be ordered here: https://paracletepress.com/products/the-parish-book-of-chant

A physical copy is necessary. If one cannot be purchased in time for the first class, please  download the book here: https://media.musicasacra.com/books/pbc_2nd.pdf

Please note that attendance at all online classes is expected. Excused absences can be obtained by writing to the instructor.

Classes will be presented on the Zoom platform. Students should have a place to view the classes that is quiet. A good speaker system and microphone on the computing device are required. We recommend using a desktop computer if possible. The Zoom application can be downloaded here: https://zoom.us/download

Once registered, families will receive a link to the Zoom class via email.

Questions? Please contact Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka at info@jenniferdonelson.com