When Elizabeth Fyffe founded the All Newton Music School in 1911, she began a tradition of high quality music instruction for people in Newton. The dynamic Ms. Fyffe was a concert violinist, composer and writer of books on music instruction.
Originally housed in a kindergarten school in West Newton, the School developed a cooperative working relationship with the Newton Public Schools. In 1946, the Trustees acquired the School's first real home, at the corner of Walnut and Cabot Streets. By 1965, under the leadership of Anne Gombosi, the School had outgrown the building and was able to purchase its current home on Chestnut Street. Mrs. Gombosi broadened the program to include students of all ages, and added brass, recorder, guitar, chamber and singing groups to the list of offerings. Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist, Ayrton Pinto served as Director from 1974-1976.
Pianist Andrew Wolf served as Director from 1977 through 1985 inaugurating a new era of growth. The breadth and scope of his impact on the School was so great, the Benefit Concert Series is named in his honor.
Paulette Bowes, clarinetist, became Director in the spring of 1986 after four years as Associate Director. Ms. Bowes is noted for her innovative programming at ANMS. The new courses she has established for young people and adults encourage all aspects of musical education from active listening and appreciation to group and individual instruction. The vitality created by the Director and the fine faculty of the School has been enhanced over the years by a tradition of support both from distinguished musicians and from active citizens who participate on the School's Board of Trustees and Corporation.
Hours of Operation
All Newton Music School is open (Sept - June) Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am-9:00 pm, Friday, 9:30 am-8:00 pm, and Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm.
During the summer (July & August), ANMS is open Monday & Wenesday, 9:30 am-9:00pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:30 am-5:00pm; closed Saturday.
All Newton Music School
321 Chestnut Street
West Newton, MA 02465
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July 20th -2010
The summer House of Blues Ensemble will be performing Monday Aug 2nd from 5-8 at the attic in Newton Centre.
We are now filling up all our fall classes. Make sure to speak with a coordinator today!
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Registration/Payment Policy
All registrations and payments must be made prior to the first lesson or class in each semester. MasterCard, Visa, and American Express are accepted. Registration can be done in person, by mail, phone, or via fax. Families that register by phone must read the rules and regulations on ANMS website. Any bill not paid in full at time that lessons/classes begin will automatically be assessed a $25 payment plan fee (see below). All completed registration forms are kept in a locked office.
Registration Fees
An annual $40 non-refundable registration fee for the first family member, $50 for the entire family is due at time of registration.
Registration Discounts
Families with tuition exceeding $1,400 per semester receive a 5% discount. Seniors (65+) receive a 15% discount. Discounts are applied at the time of registration only.
Payment Plan
To pay tuition in installments, you must use a credit card. Tuition will be divided into thee payments: Payment #1 must include 1/3 of total Tuition, the appropriate Registration Fee, and the $25 Payment Plan Fee. ANMS will keep all credit card information in a secure loction and will charge Payments #2 and #3 at appropriate intervals.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is awarded in September to families in need for the academic year. Forms are available in the ANMS office or you may download from the website. Students must be registered and pay 1/3 of the Tuition before submitting Financial Aid Forms. Students may also apply for Financial Aid at the beginning of the second semester.
Refund Policy
Withdrawal after the third private lesson of each semester will result in Tuition reimbursement minus the three lessons taught. There are no refunds on private lessons for withdrawal after the fourth lesson. There are no refunds for classes. All fees are non-refundable.
Absences
One student private lesson absence per semester will be made up. All teacher absences for private lessons and classes will be made up, or a refund awarded at the end of the semester. Make-ups are not given for students missing classes/group lessons. There is one annual make-up day for one class or private lesson canceled due to weather.
Emergency Closings
ANMS follows the Newton Public School’s policy for emergency weather closings. Announcements will be made on ANMS voice mail, website, radio stations WRKO 680 AM, WBZ 1030 AM, and TV stations WBZ Channel 4, WCVB Channel 5, and WHDH Channel 7.
Holidays
ANMS follows the Newton Public School calendar. All Federal holidays are observed. The academic calendar is available on www.allnewtonmusicschool.com or in the office.
PARKING SAFETY
Drop Off
Drop off students near the front door before the lesson and leave the lot immediately. Parking is available on Prince Street or the carriage road on Commonwealth Ave. There are only 12 designated spaces in the front parking lot. Please do not assume one will be available for you! DO NOT park on Chestnut Street. It is VERY DANGEROUS!
Pick Up
Pick up students at the front door. Arrive 5-10 minutes AFTER the student’s lesson ends. Give the student time to pack up, get down the stairs, and be waiting on the porch for his/her ride. Students are safe waiting on the porch, and should be instructed to stay there until their ride has arrived. You may not come early and live park! This causes a backup of cars onto Chestnut Street and is dangerous. Our goal is the safety of all people using this facility.
Staff Positions:
None at this time
Faculty Positions:
None at this time.
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