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Music Schools Flemington: Spring 2010 Survey Results (Part 1)

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Every year we ask our families to participate in a brief survey. Though we maintain

 close contact with our teachers, students, and families throughout the year, this survey provides an additional forum for participants to let us know how we are doing as an institution. In our ongoing efforts to improve our programs and meet the needs of our students, we want to find out in which areas changes need to be made, and of course, we also enjoy receiving "pats on the back" and knowing where we have exceeded expectations.

The results of this year's survey are in and as in previous years, have been extremely positive. Judging by the responses, Hunterdon Academy of the Arts is on the right track in so many ways. We are extremely delighted to hear that we have provided our students and families with a music program that many respondents characterized as "far better than other music schools." This is wonderful news indeed! Below are only a few of the glowing testimonials our families shared with us:

"Being a member of HAA has opened many opportunities for us as a family to enjoy music!! Thank you for always finding innovative ways of communicating with families with all current HAA musical events and news."

"Can't think of a way to improve the school!"

"Our class is a big highlight of our week. :-) Thank you."

Kindermusik Educator Ann Engberg ("Mrs. E") is a "wonderful teacher, my child LOVES her. She has a wonderful gift and shares it so expressively!"

Kindermusik Educator Francesca Panfilo-Milza, "Mrs P, is a fabulous teacher! She is energetic and fun and it is evident that the children respond positively to her teaching methods."

Kindermusik Educator Michele Collins is "approachable....Friendly....upbeat....prepared....structured....informative"

"[Our daughter] has learned more with [violin teacher] Dr. Hoffman than with any other teacher."

"Mrs. Peare has been a pleasure throughout our Keyboard Group class years"

"We're very satisfied with Mrs. Schmidt's [piano] teaching methods. She has been flexible when needed, recommending the appropriate grade level for taking the Trinity exam, providing sufficient material for practice and continuing to make lesson and practice time enjoyable. " 

"I love the Bel Cantos Program and Mrs. Nagy is an amazing director."

"Not only is [guitar teacher] Laura [Oltman] very talented, but she builds a wonderful rapport with her students. She's warm, patient, supportive, and knows when and how to push without discouraging her students. She's wonderful!" 

Of course, there is always room for improvement, so there were a few honest concerns expressed by some of our parents. To find out how we are addressing them, read "'Ins and Outs' of Music Practice: Spring 2010 Survey Results (Part 2)."

Hunterdon Academy of the Arts Presents Choral Extravaganza

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Attend THE performance of the season by Newark Boys Chorus & HAA Bel Canto Singers on March 27, 2010 at 4 PM at JP Case Middle School in Flemington. The concert also features the Training Choir of Hunterdon Youth Choir. 

To Purchase Advance Tickets for This Event:

1. Visit Tickets, or
2. Call 908-782-4943, or
3. Stop by our office at 4 Minneakoning Rd. in Flemington

Proceeds will benefit Voices for Charity, and Newark Boys Chorus, both 501(c)(3).

Directed by Rosemary Nagy, Bel Canto Singers is the ambitious new concert choir of Hunterdon Academy of the Arts.  This ensemble, which was launched in 2008, is an all-women group for talented singers in 7th grade through high school.  Bel Canto Singers rehearses weekly throughout the school year.  Admission is by audition only.  To schedule an audition, please contact us at (908) 782-4943.

Bel Canto Singers is joined by the Training Choir of our long-standing Hunterdon Youth Choir, directed by Kimberly Hill.  Training Choir is intended to provide an introduction to choral singing for very young singers in grades 1 to 3.  Graduates of Training Choir are encouraged to move up into our Advanced Choir.

On March 27, Bel Canto Singers and Training Choir are joining the Concert Chorus of Newark Boys Chorus, a renowned choir that, founded in 1966, has been touring the world.  Don't miss out on this event; it will be truly extraordinary!