If I need to reschedule a lesson it will be at the student's convenience. Most students find at the end of the semester that they have actually received more lesson time than the calendar indicates. Habitual absences will result in a lower grade, and the student will need to find another voice teacher for the next semester. The accompanist may be paid through the Music Department. The Divisional secretary can suggest names of available accompanists.
Students tend to perform better if they dress as if the activity is worthwhile.
Hats, shorts, ragged clothing, athletic clothing, extremely short skirts, and bare feet are inappropriate. It is assumed that students studying privately at the collegiate level possess some musical talent, and the willingness to develop it. Grading will reflect student attitude, promptness in learning music, quality of performance in recitals and the semester jury, and completion of any other assignments. A mid-term grade will be given to each student for the purpose of evaluation and further planning. Some representative literature for various levels is listed below.