Ethos Music Academy
Academy 1 (Beginners)
- Monday evenings, 5:15-6:30pm
- $44 per month (August through September) OR $365 Paid in Full for the school year.
- Held weekly at First United Methodist Church
- 265 W. Thompson Lane; Murfreesboro, TN
- Signs will point to parking and entrance
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REQUIRED BEGINNERS KICKOFF – Saturday, August 27, 2022 – First United Methodist Church
- Arrive at 9:45am; parents drop off at 10am.
- BRING A SACK LUNCH AND DRINK
- Students will rotate between different classes, each with hands-on experiences trying out the four string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass), music fundamentals, and games.
- Parents will return at 2pm for an informational meeting about Ethos, meet the faculty, etc.
- 2:30pm. Students will choose which instrument they want to play and be fitted for their rental instrument from Nashville Violins.
- Parents should bring all the forms noted on the Ethos Registration Page, including the Credit Card Authorization Form.
- Parents should plan to bring a credit card to go on file with Nashville Violins for the instrument rental.
- The initial costs for Nashville Violins will include one month’s rental costs (anywhere from $25-$45 per month for violins, violas, and cellos – double basses will be provided by Ethos) and an Instrument Setup Kit (around $60, depending on the instrument), which will include the method book we’ll use in class, a folding music stand, and other supplies (rosin, rock stop or chin rest, etc) needed for your instrument.
- Students will go home with your Instrument Setup Kit. Students will receive your instrument at our first rehearsal.
- Instrument Fittings will last 60-90 minutes.
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FIRST REHEARSAL for Academy 1 will be Monday, September 12 (after Labor Day).
Academy 2 (for those who have completed Academy 1)
- Monday evenings, 5:15-6:30pm
- $44 per month (August through September) OR $365 Paid in Full for the school year.
- Held weekly at First United Methodist Church
- 265 W. Thompson Lane; Murfreesboro, TN
- Signs will point to parking and entrance
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REQUIRED RETURNING MEMBER CAMP – Saturday, August 20, 2022 – First United Methodist Church
- 10am-3pm
- BRING A SACK LUNCH AND DRINK
- The students who will be attending Academy 2 AND the students who were in last year’s Chamber Orchestra will combine for a day long camp full of games, music making, and fun!!
- Bring your Instrument and Music Stand.
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FIRST REHEARSAL for Academy 2 will be Monday, August 29.