Welcome! I'm so happy to be your accompanist!
You should find everything you need to know and do on this page.
But please feel free to contact me with any questions :)
"You have to be willing to stop and fix.
Deep practice requires a willingness to do what many of us find uncomfortable:
to admit to our errors, and focus on them."
"WHen the good student chooses the honest path, free of perfectionism and faking,
music study becomes something refreshingly new: a calm oasis of self-acceptance for
those who are so used to driving themselves and trying to please others."
2022-2023 FEES
Solo and ensemble
Middle School: $65
High School District: $75
*includes two 30-minute rehearsals and the event*
High School State:
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$40 for students accompanied at the district level playing the same song (includes one 30-minute rehearsal and the event)
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$75 for new soloists or new pieces
(includes two 30-minute rehearsals and the event)
other SOLO events
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$25 per 30-minute rehearsal
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$25 per hour at the event ($15 minimum)
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$0.53 per mile for rehearsals and events held more than 15 miles from my house
CHOIR Accompaniment
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$25 per 30-minute rehearsal
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$50 per Performance
Thank you for choosing me
to be your accompanist!
🤍
Cash, check, and Zelle also accepted
FAQS and INFO
Rehearsals
How many rehearsals should I schedule?
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Two rehearsals are included in my fee for new solos. Additional rehearsals can be scheduled at the rate of $25 per 30-minutes. (same solo state fee includes one rehearsal)
When should I schedule them?
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I recommend scheduling the 1st rehearsal 3 - 4 weeks before the event and the final rehearsal 1 - 2 weeks before.
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The sooner you can get them on my calendar, the better! If you don't see a day or time that works for you, text or email me and we'll figure something out.
Where are rehearsals held?
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At my house in Commerce Twp unless other arrangements are made. (Address provided upon scheduling.)
Music
When should I get my music to you?
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As soon as possible! If you are having trouble obtaining the piano part for your piece, please let me know - I may already have it or be able to get it for you :)
How can I get my music to you?
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scan and email it to kateautry@gmail.com (photos of the music are hard to read so scans are appreciated!)
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drop off a physical copy at my house
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email a digital copy to kateautry@gmail.com
Payment
When is my payment due?
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At the second rehearsal.
How do I pay?
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I accept cash, check, Venmo or Zelle.
I'm nervous!!
Performing in front of other people is often scary - especially when you're doing it for the first time! My goal is for you to feel as confident and comfortable as possible by the day of the event. There are helpful techniques you can use to help yourself mentally prepare and enjoy the performance.
If you feel it would be helpful, a 15-minute Performance Anxiety session can be added to your regular rehearsal for $20. We'll go over breathing techniques, visualizations, movements, and writing exercises that you can begin using right away and develop a checklist for the day of the event.