Music Academy Policies and Scholarships

The Music Academy Make-Up Policy

The Music Academy will recognize only ONE excused absence (for private lessons only) in the fall and spring semesters as eligible to be made up. This one absence is not intended to give students the right to miss any lessons. To qualify as an excused absence, your private instructor or The Music Academy must be notified of the absence at least (4) hours prior to the scheduled time on the day of the lesson. Absences should be due to illness, business, or pre-arranged school conflict. There are no excused absences for missed group lessons.

  • Teacher Absence

All lessons missed due to the teacher’s absence are to be made up.

  • School Closing

Lesson/classes missed due to an emergency school closing will be made up. In the event of campus closure, class, or event cancellation due to weather, there will be a broadcast message that can be reached by calling our number 815-986-0037, it will be posted on our website, www.MusicAcademyInRockford.com, and it will be on the local Television Stations and their websites.

  • Make-Up Lessons

One week is built into the fall and spring semester calendar to give students and teachers the opportunity to schedule make-up lessons. Teachers will offer two alternative dates to fulfill their obligations to students for excused absences. Should the student decline both offers, the lesson is considered unexcused. Teachers are expected to inform the student after two reasonable alternatives are declined that they will forfeit the lesson and not receive a credit. Make-up lessons are not offered in the summer semester.

Please see the Handbook for more policies and procedures of The Music Academy.

Student Handbook:

The Music Academy Student and Family Handbook can be viewed HERE

Scholarship Information:

The Music Academy Foundation provides a scholarship and financial aid program for current, qualified students. To be eligible students typically have the recommendation of their Music Academy private teacher and must submit the required financial documentation. For more information and application, materials contact April 815-986-0037.