NAIL CARE AND HYGIENE

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!!

***Due to the nature of stringed instruments, it is important that students maintain short fingernails.  Students whose fingernails are too long will be asked to clip them at home that night.  PLEASE DO NOT WEAR FALSE OR ACRYLIC NAILS!  These are capable of damaging instruments and prevent students from using proper performance posture.  Failure to comply with this policy will result in assignment to lunch detention and parent/guardian contact until the nail length has been corrected.  Additionally, a reduction in the student’s assessment grades is highly likely as the quality of the student’s tone and technique will be diminished drastically.