CONSERVTORY
SEMESTERS
Conservatory has three semesters: Fall (14 week), Spring (14 week)
and Summer (8 week).
FALL & SPRING REGISTRATION
Fall & Spring Semesters are comprised of 14 weeks. Annual registration
fee is $25 (non-refundable). Registration fee is waved for continuing
students. Registration for Fall semester starts August 1. Fall classes
begin September 6 and end December 9. Fall Semester parent meetings
are scheduled on September 12 and December 20. Closed Concerts are
scheduled for the week of December 12 -16. Open Concert is scheduled
on December 19, 7:00pm.
Registration for Spring semester starts December 1. Spring classes
begin January 9 and end May 11. Spring Semester parent meetings
are scheduled on January 16 and May 26. Closed Concerts are scheduled
for the week of May 15-19. Open Concert is scheduled on May 25,
7:00pm.
Closed and Open Concerts are optional for Music Center students.
Unless otherwise arranged, individual and group lesson schedules
will remain the same throughout the Fall and Spring Semesters.
Note: Summer Semester is comprised of 8 weeks and registration starts
on May 1.
To enroll, please print and complete the Registration
Form and mail it to the Conservatory
CONSERVATORY STAFF
The staff of the Conservatory is always available to help students
and their families. For a consultation with the Executive Director,
an appointment is recommended. Questions on registration, enrollment,
scheduling, rescheduling, tuition, payment, cancellation, withdrawal,
and makeup should be addressed directly to the Conservatory's office.
It is the responsibility of the student and /or parent to notify
the office when problems arise, whether financial, instructional
or personal. Every effort will be made to respond to individual
needs.
TUITION PAYMENT
Tuition is payable in two ways. 1) Full payment at the time of registration
or 2) Three equal payments per semester: first payment is due at
the time of registration; second payment is due prior or at the
4 th lesson; and the third payment is due prior or at the 10 th
lesson.
Note: Tuition for Summer Semester is due in full at the time of
registration. Exceptions can be made by request.
LATE PAYMENT POLICY
The Conservatory reserves the right to charge $15 late fee on overdue
(more than 15 days) accounts.
LATE REGISTRATION
Tuition is pro-rated for students who register after the Semester
has begun. For group lessons, late registration is available only
during the first two weeks of the classes based on availability.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
We accept personal checks, money order, cash and credit cards (Visa
and MasterCard). There is $20 service charge for any check returned
by the bank.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
If discontinuation is unavoidable, the Conservatory will accept
withdrawal after the completion of a Withdrawal Form (available
at the office). If the withdrawal request is made to the Conservatory
office in writing prior to the first official lesson, tuition is
refunded 100%. Prior to the second lesson, 70% is refunded. Prior
to the third lesson $50%. After the third lesson no tuition is refunded.
Only students paying one payment per semester are eligible for tuition
refunds. Students using payment plans are not eligible for tuition
refunds after the first lesson.
DISCONTINUATION POLICY
The Conservatory reserves the right to discontinue lessons of any
student due to frequent absence (more than 3 consecutive lessons),
frequent tardiness, delinquency in payment of tuition, or failure
to abide by policy.
ATTENDANCE & MAKEUP POLICY
Regular attendance is expected. No credits or refunds will be given
for missed lessons. Lessons missed by the Conservatory will be rescheduled
at a mutually convenient time. The Conservatory assumes no obligation
to makeup or reschedule lessons missed by the student. Although,
the student who misses a lesson due to excused absence, such as
illness and gives the office 24 hour notice may request a make-up
lesson once a semester (scheduled at the convenience of the instructor
or a substitute may be acquired). Lessons that are canceled because
of the inclement weather or long holidays will be made up during
the makeup week.
PLACEMENT
Placement of each student with a particular instructor is carefully
and individually considered at the time of enrollment. If the change
of instructor is recommended by the instructor, or desired by the
student or parent, proper handling of the matter should be referred
to the office.