The Encore Program (Non-Certificate Training in Music Performance) is designed to allow students to create a full-time, ten-week program by choosing from available lessons, classes, performance workshops and other activities. Enrollment is available at the beginning of any quarter and may be repeated for additional quarters.
The Encore Program includes:
Schedule
Based on an initial evaluation, the Encore Coordinator provides each student with a list of available courses that are appropriate to the student’s level of knowledge and skill. From that list, the student creates a class schedule equal to a full-time credit load of fifteen units.
Note: Course offerings vary by quarter and some courses and programs are not available for Encore enrollment. A list
of available courses will be provided to each student by the Encore Coordinator prior to registration. To confirm the availability
of specific courses, please consult with the Encore Coordinator prior to enrollment.
Private Lessons
Every instrument Encore session includes weekly, one-hour private lessons on the student’s primary instrument. Instructor and student jointly develop a lesson plan based on the student’s particular interests and the instructor provides general guidance throughout the program.
Note: Requests for private lessons with a specific instructor are subject to instructor availability.
Access
Encore enrollment includes 24-hour access to MI’s facilities for practice and rehearsal, access to extra-curricular activities and the library, and admission to clinics and seminars offered during the student’s period of enrollment.
Additional Encore information:
- Financial Aid – Encore is not eligible for State or Federal financial aid.
- January and July enrollments – Most Core classes available to entering Encore students in performance programs
during January and July quarters are at intermediate-to-advanced levels. January or July enrollment is not advised for
beginning-level Encore students. - Materials – Encore students are entitled to receive curriculum and other materials applicable to courses included
in their official course schedule only. - Fees – Encore students are responsible for all applicable fees; see “Tuition and Fees” for specific information.
- Course Credit – Courses taken during an Encore session do not earn course credit. Attendance or completion of any
course does not guarantee subsequent advanced placement in a Certificate or Degree program.