Tampa, Florida-- On top of all the other benefits that Patel Conservatory students receive, this year students have the chance to take a new music study class for free.

The Fundamentals of Music class covers the basics of music reading, terminology and notation and is open to those in fourth grade through adults. Youth and high school students who are enrolled in another Patel Conservatory class can take this class for free; adults will be charged a fee.

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Arts Council of Hillsborough County will host a one night exhibition called FIVE by FIVE at the Tampa Museum of Art as a part of the Art After Dark Series on October 19.

Tampa, Florida -- Students who are planning their schedules for this coming school year may be thrilled to hear they may be able to take performing arts classes at the Straz Center's Patel Conservatory - and earn class credit while having a great time!

Due to the Patel Conservatory's recent accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement, students can now get class credit for Patel Conservatory classes, if their school is on board with the idea.