The part time programme has two different levels which I will explain below. Please note on your contract whether you are interested in level A or B. For both levels, you would stay privately with you current teacher, the Part Time PNJA programme is an add-on program.

Part time programme Level A

• active participation in performance classes
• active participation concert
• active participation in masterclasses and other PNJA activities

PROGRAMME COSTS (PER ANNUM) 

Part time programme Level B

• active participation in performance classes
• active participation in the concert series
• active participation in masterclasses and PNJA ensemble activities
• 6 lessons @45min each with PNJA teacher

PROGRAMME COSTS (PER ANNUM) 

The PNJA part time programme is designed to allow to continue private lessons with their current teacher and can get additional input in the form of masterclass lessons with one of the PNJA staff members.

These lessons will be scheduled between the PNJA staff member and parents once per month during term to, a total of 6 lessons at 45min each will be given in each studying year. The private teacher will always receive feedback from the PNJA teacher and repertoire choices for the year will be coordinated to avoid overloading students with different sets of expectations.  In addition to the individual lessons, we offer monthly performance classes where all students meet and perform excerpts of their current repertoire. PNJA teachers will be present and provide valuable feedback.

PNJA has a permanent concert series running throughout the year where students should present movements or full works regularly. Part -time students are invited to participate actively in these concerts.

Masterclasses with national and international artists are another facet of the scholarship programme. Part-time programme students are invited to participate in masterclasses passively. Active participation is possible and will be discussed on a case-to-case basis.

 All students receive a very generous scholarship from the Pettman National Junior Academy.

Fees are set for each academic year and are subject to increase as required. Unless otherwise explicitly agreed/arranged with the Head of Junior Programmes in advance, students are expected to take part in all elements of the core curriculum.

The Pettman National Junior Academy of Music is very happy to offer options for the annual fees to be paid. These can be either of the following:

Payments per monthly instalments: The total annual fee can be split into smaller instalments, with an invoice sent per month (total fees are to be paid within 10 months’ maximum).

Payments per semester: The total annual fee can be split into two larger payments, with an invoice sent per semester.

If a student starts later in the year, the fee will be prorated.

ENTRANCE CRITERIA

Students are expected to perform at a standard equivalent to Grade 5 and above.

AUDITION

Entrance to both the Part-time and the Soloists programme is by audition. Students are expected to perform a varied programme of 5 – 10 min (chamber music programme) and 10 – 15 min (soloists programme). Part of the audition process is an interview, including the instrumental teacher, to discuss the best possible programme for the individual student.

INTERVIEW

The second stage of the application process is an interview with the Director of the Academy and members of the teaching faculty.

ACCEPTANCE

Successful applicants will then receive a letter of acceptance which outlines their status within the  Academy. This letter will outline the requirements and expectations for the programme, and the parents of the student will be required to sign a contract. On receipt of a completed contract, the Pettman National Junior Academy will issue an invoice for the student

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