There are no strict restrictions on the enrolment policy. New students may enrol at any point during the year for individual tuition. Group classes for newcomers will start at the beginning of each term and will run according to the educational programme.
All students should spend time on regular daily practice. Musica Nova Ltd reserves right to discontinue lessons where progress, effort or attendance is unsatisfactory.
All classes are dependent upon sufficient numbers. If tuition is not immediately available, applicants will be placed on a waiting list and notified when lessons can start.
Upon receipt of the application form we will contact the prospective student or their representative to arrange an audition.
A trial lesson provides a combined lesson and consultation prior to enrolment in regularly scheduled individual instruction. It gives prospective students a no obligation opportunity to try an instrument or get to know a teacher.
There is normally an audition held for candidates who are applying for the Course.
When applying for the Certificate programme (preparation for Grade exams or Diplomas) all applicants will be expected to audition and perform a set of pieces and technical exercises (please see below) and to demonstrate their ability to sight read and demonstrate their aural skills.
Music (Piano – classical/ jazz, strings, woodwind)
Audition requirements for 1-4 Grade standard level
Audition requirements for Grade 5 level
Audition requirements for Grade 6-7 level
Audition requirements for Grade 8 and beyond
Singers will not be expected to sing scales and arpeggios but will be asked to sing a minimum of two contrasting pieces, one classical and one modern. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to sing in different languages. Sight reading and aural test also are part of the audition requirements.
On application composers should enclose copies of two of their recent compositions. At the interview candidates should be prepared to play a prepared piece, an improvisation on a theme given by the examiner and do some sight reading. General questions may be asked and tests conducted to ascertain a student’s level.
A Registration fee of £25.00 is charged to secure a place (non-refundable, non-deductable).
Before a term has started a non-refundable deposit for three lessons plus the registration fee is required to secure your lesson time. Once a term has started, the rest of the amount due should be paid on receipt of the termly invoice. Failure to pay a term’s fee will automatically cancel any further tuition.
Payment plans are available upon request.
Unless 24 hours notice of cancellation is given, the full charge will apply to any missed lesson by the student. If the total number of lessons offered within the academic year falls below the agreed number through a teacher’s absence, a credit or refund will be given at the end of the summer term. A shortfall in any one term may be counterbalanced in another.Credits/refunds are therefore not given at the end of each term.
A pupil can withdraw from lessons only at the end of a term. Written notice of withdrawal must be sent to the Musica Nova Ltd office by half term at the latest. If this notice is not given, a half term’s fee in lieu of notice will be charged.
A 2.5% discount is available on less expensive class or lesson for:
Senior Citizens (60 years+) are entitled to 15% discount
You are welcome to purchase Gift Vouchers for members of your family or friends for any amount of lessons you wish. A 10% discount will apply if you will buy Gift Vouchers for more than 3 lessons.
Any decision concerning tuition made by Musica Nova Ltd shall be final and the Musica Nova Ltd reserves the right to alter the Terms and Conditions without prior notice.
Musica Nova Productions Ltd incorporating the Musica Nova International Academy of Music, expects that all staff, which for these purposes includes anybody in paid or unpaid work operating on its behalf will be aware of this Code of Practice and adhere to its principles in their approach to all children.
The “Musica Nova Code of Practice” is based on ISM Code of Practice for private music teachers and ABRSM code of practice.
Musica Nova Ltd has adopted appropriate recruitment and selection procedures for staff, subcontractors and teachers in the context of safeguarding and child protection. Please sign in to view the full Policy.
All of our candidates are carefully assessed and vetted in accordance with DFES regulations and employment legislation and our own quality control procedures.
We take our security procedures very seriously indeed and random audit checks are regularly carried out to ensure the continuing standards of our systems.
The “Musica Nova Ltd” checks the following:
(A JP or person of equivalent standing must sign any photocopies if originals are not supplied)
Once all the above has been checked and verified, then the potential applicant is invited for the Face to face interview.
At Musica Nova Ltd we value and respect children as individuals and are committed to creating a safe environment in which children and young people can feel comfortable and secure while engaged in any of Musica Nova International Academy of Music courses, training events or workshops.
Musica Nova Ltd will endeavor to safeguard children by:
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Musica Nova Ltd recognises that it is responsible for ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of its employees. The Company believes that the pro-active management of health and safety issues is an integral part of its obligations to its employees and to the wider community. This policy statement sets out in broad terms the legal responsibilities owed by the Company and by employees in relation to health and safety issues. It will only be possible for the Company to comply with these legal obligations if both its employees and any self-employed third parties on the Company’s premises understand that they are under a duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and any of their colleagues who may be affected by their acts or omissions and that they are required to co-operate with the Company to enable the Company to perform its obligations.
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At Musica Nova Productions Ltd. we treat each employee with respect. Our policy and working ethics prohibits any sort of discrimination against workers because of a physical or mental disability.
Musica Nova Ltd promotes an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, staff and visitors are supported and welcomed. Students and staff are selected, taught, trained, assessed, appraised, promoted and otherwise treated solely on the basis of their relevant merits and ability, thereby being afforded equality of opportunity. Quality and equality are at the core of our values, underpinning all of our activities. We are committed to identifying and removing barriers which prevent individuals from achieving their potential in the Company. The Company will support staff and students in challenging and removing any form of prejudice and discrimination, and in promoting equality and diversity, which in turn enriches the teaching, learning, artistic and social environment.
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The Company’s aim is to encourage improvement in individual performance and conduct. Employees are required to treat members of the public and other employees equally in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Policy. This Procedure sets out the action which will be taken when disciplinary rules are breached.
Our formal grievance procedure exists to ensure fair and consistent handling of grievances raised by staff within Musica Nova Ltd. The governing body recognises the right of every employee to express a grievance and to be given a fair hearing.
These procedures apply to all employees and Bona-fide subcontractors at Musica Nova Productions Ltd.
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