document.write('<H5 style="font-size:12px;">Points to consider in selecting a teacher include:</H5><BR><UL class="p"><LI>Musical Education</LI><LI>Level of Experience </LI><LI>Personality</LI><LI>Studio Atmosphere</LI><LI>Type of programme offered</LI></UL><P>A good foundation is essential to the study of any art or science. It is therefore, especially important that the beginning student have the best possible teacher.</P><BR><H5 style="font-size:12px;">Lessons During School Hours</H5>In accordance with the Private Music Teacher &amp; the School Administration Act, Section 6, (Sub-sec.2.):<P><BR>...<I>"a child is excused from attendance at school, if he/she is absent from school for the purpose of receiving instruction in music and the period of absence does not exceed one-half day in any week."</I></P><P>ORMTA was instrumental in obtaining this privilege. Parents wishing this privilege for their children are advised to discuss this matter with their children\'s school teachers and principal.</p>');