School Policy
Jury Evaluations
Students enrolled in lessons are required to perform juries in front of a panel of faculty members and advisors in the Fall and Spring Semester. Due to our curriculum approach, private instructors are asked to perform evaluations of their 18 and under students each semester at semester juries. Juries provide valuable assessment of progress and achievement so that NMS may best address the specific needs of a student with focus and care. Student’s general progress on their instruments, and specific progress in relation to the curriculum will serve as the basis for determining assignments in ensembles and in establishing ongoing individual goals for each student.The performances will allow NMS to measure student progress in relation to curricular benchmarks to ensure that they are being instructed at the highest standard. Missing more than 2 consecutive juries is grounds for dismissal from the school.
Recitals and Concerts
Attending professional musical events is vitally important in growing musical artistry. It is encouraged that all NMS students attend at least two such musical events during an academic year..The participation in one departmental recital per academic year is required of all NMS students. Missing 2 consecutive departmental recitals is grounds for dismissal from the school.
School Closing
Private and classroom instruction at 900 N. Michigan Ave is not affected by inclement weather. If private or classroom instruction is given at a satellite location, NMS respects the closings of that particular institutional partner. If there is any question to whether instruction will be given on any day, phone and email your instructor immediately. If a private lesson or class session must be missed due to extenuating circumstances, all efforts will be made to make up for the missed instruction at a mutually agreed upon time.
Safety
NMS is not responsible for any damage or loss of property while on NMS premises, during NMS events on or off campus, or at partnering institutional locations. It is encouraged that parents supervise their small children at all times and arrive early to pick them up from their scheduled activities.
Anti-Harassment Policy
NMS is committed to providing an environment free of unlawful harassment. Sexual harassment and other forms of workplace harassment are prohibited, including harass- ment based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.
Transportation
The 900 Self Park Garage is easily accessible for all students.Validate your parking at NMS for $10. Each validation is valid for 3 hours from the time you enter the garage. Our location is easily accessible by subway or bus. Visit the Chicago Transit Authority website, www.tran-sitchicago.com. NMS administration is not liable for parking reimbursement for any reason.
Publicity
Periodically, photographs and videos will be taken of students engaged in private lessons, master classes, group classes, ensemble rehearsals, other class sessions, recruit- ment events and concert performance. NMS reserves the right to use these photographs and videos and relevant student names to best advertise NMS in magazines, local newspapers, concert programs, other NMS marketing materials, audio and video recordings, and electronic media for use on-line at www.newmusicschool.com and other websites such as Facebook® Instagram® and YouTube®. If you wish to opt out of this publicity agreement, send written notice to NMS administration upon the first initial enrollment.
Information Sharing
We may share your information within New Music School, LLC. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (including, but not limited to Chicago Music Lessons Coulsons, Modern Strings).We may also share your information with third parties with whom we have relationship (to opt-out of third party sharing please notify New Music School at joining@newmusicschool.com). New Music School, LLC private financial information collected will not be sold or shared with any 3rd party.
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We are proud to empower all of the unique talents and backgrounds that come through our doors daily. Our faculty comes from all over the world, each with unique lifestyles, traditions and backgrounds. Our student base is a beautiful representation of Chicago’s demography. At New Music School, you are free to be you and you can feel safe knowing that we will continue to give equal opportunities to everyone at all times.