Accompaniment
2021-2022 FEES:
"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."
2021-2022 FEES:
Solo and Ensemble
Middle School: $65
includes two 30-minute rehearsals plus the event
High School District: $75
includes two 30-minute rehearsals plus the event
High School State:
$40 for students accompanied at the district level playing the same song
includes one 30-minute rehearsal plus the event
$75 for new soloists or new pieces.
includes two 30-minute rehearsals plus the event
Recitals
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Sliding scale ($50 - $75) based on the length difficulty of the piece. Discount offered when accompanying 3 or more soloists at the same recital.
includes two 30-minute rehearsals plus the event
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There is a $10 discount if we have performed the piece together at a PREVIOUS event (for instance, solo and ensemble)
Auditions
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Sliding scale based on difficulty/ length of the piece(s), location of the audition, number of pieces played, and number of rehearsals required.
Festivals
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Sliding scale based on difficulty/ length of the piece(s), location of the festival, number of pieces played, and number of rehearsals required. ($200 minimum for festivals occurring outside of the Metro-Detroit area).
There is a $10 discount if I have played the piece before (Check out my lists below!)
Thank you for choosing me
to be your accompanist!
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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! This will give me plenty of time to prepare the piece before our first rehearsal.
How can I get my music to you?
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scan and email it to kateautry@gmail.com
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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.