Mid-Hudson Music Together LLC

Inclement Weather Policy:

Call 845-255-6415, or check out our home page for updates!
For classes in Poughkeepsie: if the Arlington Central School District closes due to inclement weather, our classes are canceled and additional classes will be added at the end of the term to make up for the missed classes. If the district is running on a one- or two-hour delay, our classes will be held at their regularly scheduled time. For families in Saturday classes, please call our office to find out if classes are cancelled at 7:45am or later on the day of class. We will also post the cancellation on our website.

For classes in New Paltz: if the New Paltz Central School District closes due to inclement weather, our classes are canceled and additional classes will be added at the end of the term to make up for the missed classes. If the district is running on a one- or two-hour delay, our classes will be held at their regularly scheduled time. For families in Saturday classes, please call our office to find out if classes are cancelled at 7:45am or later on the day of class.We will also post the cancellation on our website.

*Please go to the following website for road closure information in New Paltz:http://www.newpaltzpolice.org/.You can also dial 845-255-7123 to listen to the Department’s recorded listing of road closures and other important info.

For classes in Stone Ridge: if the Rondout Valley School District closes due to inclement weather, our classes are canceled and additional classes will be added at the end of the term to make up for the missed classes. If the district is running on a one- or two-hour delay, our classes will be held at their regularly scheduled time. When class is scheduled on a national holiday (e.g., Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), please call our office to find out if classes are cancelled at 7:45am or later on the day of class. We will also post the cancellation on our website.

Please call the Dutchess Day School to find out if our Millbrook class is cancelled due to Inclement Weather: 845-677-5014 or go to their website: http://www.dutchessday.org/.

Tuition Refunds:

Registration is on a first-come, first served basis and classes tend to fill quickly. Register early to avoid disappointment! Tuition will only be refunded prior to the registration deadline (credit toward future semesters may be issued in exceptional circumstances). A $28.00 service fee will be charged for returned checks.

Classroom Guidelines:

Making up missed classes: Please go to our make-up scheduler page: MAKE-UP, access code is HUDSON.

We allow two make-ups during the current term on a space-available basis

You can make-up a missed class at any of our locations during the current term

You can schedule your make-up class in advance of missing the class (for vacations, etc.)

Please schedule make-ups at least one day in advance of the class

Missed make-ups cannot be made-up, so if you need to cancel please do so using this make-up scheduler online

Adult participation- Enjoy yourself and participate! Like singing “Happy Birthday” at a party – it doesn’t matter how good we sound, but that we all join in together and have fun. Modeling in this way is essential to your child’s development of a disposition to make music.

Child participation– During early childhood learning is accomplished through play. Allow your child to participate in whatever way he or she chooses, using his or her own unique learning style. Only intervene if it seems that there is a safety issue or if your child’s behavior appears disruptive to the group dynamic (your teacher can clarify this for you and help develop strategies to address issues if they arise.)

No talking, please!- We ask that everyone refrain from talking during the 45 minutes of class. This creates a special musical environment, allows for observation of the children’s musical expressions (and audiation!) between songs, models respect for the teacher and conveys the value of the musical experiences. If you need to communicate something important, try singing it!

Punctuality- Every effort will be made to begin and end classes as scheduled, so please be on time. Your child's adjustment will be easier if they are present for the “Hello Song” ritual.

Guests- Spouses, grandparents and any other adults close to you may attend class at any time. Under special circumstances, another child may attend class as a guest (advance permission from the teacher is required.)

llness- For the health of all, please do not come to class if you or your child is sick. If there is any question whether you may be coming down with something, please be on the safe side andstay homeand schedule a make-up instead. We want to keep everyone healthy and happy!

Shoes off- For the comfort of all, please remove your and your child’s shoes before class.

No toys- Please do not bring any toys into the classroom, as they can be a distraction for all the children.

No food- No food is allowed except during the lullaby, when a bottle or sippy-cup is appropriate (and nursing is always okay.)

Dirty diapers– Sorry for the inconvenience, but please take them with you!

Safety– Please supervise your child at all times. We make every effort to create a safe environment but children are children and sometimes accidents do happen. In the unlikely event of a serious accident, please be sure to complete an Accident Report Form provided by your teacher.

Weather cancellations– Please see above, and check our homepage and answering machine for updates.

Photos & Videos– Over the years we have observed that the taking of pictures and videos in the classroom can be disruptive to the learning process. However, we do understand that many parents are eager to capture one of their child’s musical moments for posterity. Therefore, please note that we do permit the discreet use of cameras for picture taking of your children only during class, but ONLY during the “playalong” activity, when it will be the least distracting. And we also ask that you limit your camera use to once per term. Thank you!