AfterWorks 2023-2024: LEAD GUITAR Registration Form

Introduction

The Aspen Music Festival and School's Lead Guitar program teaches classical guitar technique, music theory and literacy, performance skills, and ensemble playing in group classes, through which students develop their self-discipline, self-esteem, and ability to work as a team - attributes that help them realize success throughout their lives! The Lead Guitar curriculum emphasizes music reading, allowing students to become independent musicians, capable of taking their guitar skills to any style of playing.

The program is designed for students in grades 5 and up. Responsible 4th-graders are welcome to apply but will only be accepted on a space-available basis. We typically see students have the most success in this program when they start in 5th grade or above. Learn more.

The Aspen Music Festival and School's AfterWorks programming (after-school music education) also includes the Maroon Bel Canto Choirs, Chamber Music Lab, and Beginning Strings. Students are welcome to participate in multiple programs.

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Student Information

Student First Name

Student Last Name

Student Birthdate

Student Gender

Female

Male

Prefer not to disclose/Other

Parent Email (Primary Account Email)

Student Email (if different than the primary, or parent/guardian, email)

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Grade for the 2023-2024 school year:

School for the 2023-2024 school year:

In PREVIOUS school years, have you participated in any AfterWorks programs? (Check all that apply.)

No - I have not participated in any AfterWorks programs before... This is my first year!

Beginning Strings

Chamber Music Lab

Lead Guitar

Maroon Bel Canto Choirs

For how many years PRIOR to this year have you participated in Lead Guitar?

Please tell us about your musical background. Have you taken music classes or lessons before? What instruments, if any, have you studied?

Parent/Guardian Information

Communication about AfterWorks programming will come through email, so please make sure your email address is accurate! Additionally, please provide your phone number for emergency contacts during AfterWorks programming.

Guardian 1: First Name

Guardian 1: Last Name

Guardian 1: Relationship to Student

Guardian 1: Email

Guardian 1: Cell / Primary Phone

Guardian 1: Alternate Phone

Would you like to submit contact information for a second parent/guardian?

Yes

Guardian 2: First Name

Guardian 2: Last Name

Guardian 2: Relationship to Student

Guardian 2: Email (only if different from the Guardian 1 Email listed above)

Guardian 2: Cell / Primary Phone

Guardian 2: Alternate Phone

Program Application

Class Days, Time, and Location

The Lead Guitar program will run as an after-school program at four schools during the 2023-2024 school year for Green Circle and Blue Square classes, and in the Black Diamond Ensemble setting for advanced students.

All Roaring Fork Valley students (regardless of what school they attend during the school year) are welcome to participate in Lead Guitar at any participating school.

BASALT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mondays and Wednesdays, starting October 16

Mondays:
3:40-4:25 PM - Green Circle class
4:30-5:15 PM - Blue Square class
Wednesdays:
2:10-2:55 PM - Green Circle class
3:00-3:45 PM - Blue Square class

ROSS MONTESSORI SCHOOL (CARBONDALE)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting October 17

3:45-4:30 PM - Green Circle class
4:35-5:20 PM - Blue Square class

RIVERVIEW SCHOOL
Mondays and Wednesdays, starting October 16

Mondays:
3:40-4:25 PM - Green Circle class
4:30-5:15 PM - Blue Square class
Wednesdays:
2:10-2:55 PM - Green Circle class
3:00-3:45 PM - Blue Square class

TWO RIVERS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Mondays and Thursdays, starting October 16

3:45-4:30 PM - Green Circle class
4:35-5:20 PM - Blue Square class

BLACK DIAMOND ENSEMBLES
For advanced students only

Basalt section taught by Nick Lenio: Wednesdays, 3:50 - 5:05 PM (or at an alternate time based on student availability), starting October 18
Carbondale section taught by Mateo Sandate: Tuesdays or Wednesday afternoons (based on student availability), starting October 17 or 18

At which school would you like to attend Lead Guitar class?

You've chosen to attend Lead Guitar classes at Basalt Middle School.

Teacher: Nick Lenio
Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Class Times:

Mondays:
3:40-4:25 PM - Green Circle class
4:30-5:15 PM - Blue Square class
Wednesdays:
2:10-2:55 PM - Green Circle class
3:00-3:45 PM - Blue Square class

Class Start Date: Monday, October 16
Meeting Place: BMS Band Room

You've chosen to attend Lead Guitar classes at Ross Montessori School in Carbondale.

Teacher: Tim Caskin
Class Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Class Times:
3:45-4:30 PM - Green Circle class
4:35-5:20 PM - Blue Square class

Class Start Date: Tuesday, October 17

You've chosen to attend Lead Guitar classes at Riverview School.

Teacher: Mateo Sandate
Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays, starting October 16
Class Times:
Mondays:
3:40-4:25 PM - Green Circle class
4:30-5:15 PM - Blue Square class
Wednesdays:
2:10-2:55 PM - Green Circle class
3:00-3:45 PM - Blue Square class

Class Start Date: Monday, October 16

You've chosen to attend Lead Guitar classes at Two Rivers Community School.

Teacher: Ashton Taufer
Class Days: Mondays and Thursdays
Class Times:
3:45-4:30 PM - Green Circle class
4:35-5:20 PM - Blue Square class
Class Start Date: Monday, October 16

You've chosen to register for the Lead Guitar Black Diamond Ensemble for advanced students.

Teacher: Nick Lenio
Class Information:

Wednesdays, starting October 18
3:50-5:05 PM
Basalt Middle School Band Room

Note: Based on student enrollment and availability, this day/time could be adjusted. We will communicate with students who register to confirm a time that works for Nick and the group.

You've chosen to register for the Lead Guitar Black Diamond Ensemble for advanced students.

Teacher: Mateo Sandate
Class Information:

Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, starting October 17 or 18
Carbondale location TBD (likely Steve's Guitars)
Taught by Mateo Sandate

Note: Based on student registration and enrollment for this ensemble, Mateo is able to teach on Tuesday or Wednesday with a preference for Wednesdays at ~4:15-5:30 PM. We will communicate with students who register to confirm a time that works for Mateo and the group.

Previous Guitar Experience

All students will be assessed during the first week of the program to ensure they are placed into the appropriate class level.

Do you have previous experience playing classical guitar (either in Lead Guitar or another program)?

Yes

If you have participated in Lead Guitar in past school years, tell us what pieces you are comfortably playing now in Method Book 1. How far into the book have you progressed?

If you have NOT participated in Lead Guitar previously, tell us how many years you have played; whether you've taken classes, lessons, or both; and what guitar style you've previously played (classical, folk, rock, etc.). Please indicate whether or not you read music.

Obtaining a Guitar

Students in Lead Guitar classes are required to have their own classical, nylon-string guitar. All students should have a guitar ready for the first day of Lead Guitar class. In order to procure a guitar, students have several options:

1. * Purchase a guitar through the AMFS at a heavily discounted Lead Guitar-student rate. There are three guitar options for purchase (see full guitar details here):

Yamaha CGS103A 3/4 Size Guitar, electronic tuner, and soft case: Lead Guitar price = $159
Yamaha C40 Full Size Guitar, electronic tuner, and soft case: Lead Guitar price = $170
Yamaha CG102 Guitar, electronic tuner, and soft case: Lead Guitar price = $202

2. * Rent a guitar from the AMFS: A limited number of guitars are available to rent at the rate of $20 per month, for six months.

3. * Apply for an instrument scholarship to use an AMFS-owned guitar for the school year: A limited number of scholarship guitars are available to students who are unable to afford the cost of purchasing a guitar or renting an AMFS-owned guitar while enrolled in Lead Guitar.

4. Bring your own guitar: Students may bring their own guitars, but they MUST be classical guitars (have nylon strings). Not sure if your guitar is classical or acoustic? Watch this video, check the strings (classical guitars have three strings that look like clear plastic (nylon) while acoustic guitars have all metal strings), or take the guitar to Glenwood Music and have them identify it.

* We will bring instruments to each Lead Guitar school on the first day of classes for students who elect to purchase a guitar, students who are renting an AMFS-owned guitar, or students who are granted an instrument scholarship to use an AMFS-owned guitar.

To acquire a guitar to use this school year, I would like to:

The guitar I would like to purchase is...

Program Cost and Scholarship

Lead Guitar Program Cost: $240

Cost includes twenty weeks of classes (two 45-minute classes OR one 90-minute class per week, depending on school) taught by guitar specialists, performance opportunities, all music, and access to Lead Guitar digital resources.

Please add the program cost to your desired instrument cost (above) to determine the total program cost.

A limited number of scholarships (full and partial) are available to families who demonstrate significant financial need.

Additionally, a limited number of instrument scholarships are available to students who are unable to afford the cost of purchasing or renting a guitar to use an AMFS-owned guitar while enrolled in Lead Guitar.

Would you like to apply for a Lead Guitar TUITION scholarship?

Yes

Would you like to apply for a Lead Guitar INSTRUMENT scholarship? (If you currently have an AMFS scholarship guitar and want to keep using it, select Yes.)

Yes

Scholarship Application

AMFS scholarship eligibility is based off of recent Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for free/reduced lunch prices. Please answer the questions below so the AMFS can determine if you qualify. If these sections are left blank, we may not be able to consider you for scholarship. You may use the "Other Considerations" box to tell us anything else we should know about your financial situation.

Please note: There is not enough scholarship to meet the needs of all Lead Guitar applicants. Completing this scholarship application does not guarantee you a scholarship to Lead Guitar.

What is your household size? (Household size is the number of members in your household supported by your income.)

How many dependents (kids) are in the immediate family under age 23? (Do NOT include parents/guardians in this count.)

What is your household's monthly gross income? (Gross income is your household's total income received before taxes and deductions.)

$2,823 or less

$3,551 or less

$4,279 or less

$5,006 or less

$5,734 or less

$6,462 or less

$7,189 or less

More than $7,189

Does your child qualify for free or reduced-priced meals at school, according to the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines?

Yes

Please describe your need for a Tuition and/or Instrument scholarship. Please include any details that might be helpful in determining your level of need. Consider including information like:
- Employment status
- Debt
- Other costs

Scholarship Policies and Agreement

Tuition Scholarship Participation Policy

Students who receive a tuition scholarship are REQUIRED to participate in the entirety of the Lead Guitar program. Please be sure you can commit to Lead Guitar for the duration of the program this school year (mid-October through mid-April) before requesting a tuition scholarship.

If a scholarship student leaves or stops participating in Lead Guitar before the end of the program, they may be required to pay back the tuition scholarship they were granted.

Instrument Scholarship Policy

All families are eligible to apply for an instrument scholarship to use an AMFS-owned guitar for the duration of the school year, while enrolled in Lead Guitar.

If you are granted an instrument scholarship, please note that the guitar remains property of the AMFS and will need to be returned to the AMFS in good condition at the end of this year's Lead Guitar program. Students have the option to check out the guitar for summer use at the end of the Lead Guitar program in mid-April, pending an instrument condition check and approval by the AMFS Education and Community Coordinator.

If you are granted an instrument scholarship, you and your family are responsible for damage and the cost of repairs to the guitar, outside of normal wear and tear.

I have read and understand the Tuition Scholarship Participation Policy and/or Instrument Scholarship Policy. By submitting this application, I certify that I agree with these terms.

I Agree

Questions? Feel free to contact us!

Veronica Janet Lopez
Education and Community Coordinator
vlopez@aspenmusic.org
970 205 5059

Significant underwriting of the AfterWorks program is provided by:

Alpine Bank of Aspen
Leelee and Bill Harriman
The Meinig Family Foundation

Lead Guitar scholarship support is provided by James Katzenberger.

NOTE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Throughout the summers and school years, the AMFS staff photographers take photos/videos of select Festival for Kids and AMFS Education events, including during classes and performances of Beginning Strings, Chamber Music Lab, Lead Guitar, and Maroon Bel Canto Choirs. By attending the events and/or registering students for these programs, parents and/or legal guardians give permission for their child’s likeness to be used in photographs, video, or any media created and distributed by the AMFS or AMFS-approved entities. If you do NOT wish your child's likeness to be used in photographs, video, or any forms of media by the AMFS, please contact at education@aspenmusic.org and include "Photo/Media Opt-Out" in the email subject field.

AfterWorks 2023-2024: LEAD GUITAR Registration Form

BASALT MIDDLE SCHOOL Mondays and Wednesdays, starting October 16

ROSS MONTESSORI SCHOOL (CARBONDALE) Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting October 17 3:45-4:30 PM - Green Circle class 4:35-5:20 PM - Blue Square class