Applied Music

Students may receive credit for taking private music lessons outside of school from qualified teachers. This program cannot be used to fulfill the Fine Arts Requirement for graduation. All forms are available below.

¯              Form A and Form B must be returned to Mrs. Ehlinger in the High School Music
                  Department by the end of September.
¯              Form C and Form D must be returned at the end of each marking period to Mrs.
                  Ehlinger. Dates are on the district calendar. Failure to return forms in a timely manner will
                  cause a student to be dropped from the program.
¯              Students must take at least one music lesson a week, not less than 30 minutes in length
                  for a minimum of 36 weeks during the school year.
¯              Students must practice a minimum of 5 hours per week, exclusive of rehearsals and
                  lessons. This must be documented in the practice log each marking period.
¯              Students must complete a summary performance assessment.

Applied Music Instructions
NYS Applied Music Guidelines
Applied Music Form A & B
Applied Music Form C
Applied Music Form D

For more information, please contact Lori Hershenhart, music supervisor, at (518) 861-8591, ext. 1106 or email at hershenhartl@guilderlandschools.org.