Lessons  

Students attend lessons once a week for 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes during the months of September through June.  Summer lessons are available during  July and August.   Due to scheduling demands, there are no make-ups given for missed lessons except in the case of bad weather or teacher illness.    Master classes are offered to honors students during the winter and summer months.   Parents are encouraged to attend lessons in order to assist and encourage their child(ren).  Small children should be taken outside if they are disruptive in any way.

Termination of Lessons

Lessons are given on a time/date scheduling policy. Students whose balances are not paid in full after the 5th of the month will automatically be put on notice of termination. Accounts that have NSF checks more than 1 time will be put on notice of termination and will forfeit the student’s future lesson time slot and given to a student on the wait list.

Fees

All fees are competitive rates for private teachers in Southern Maryland area only. 

30 minute lesson: 25.00  (4-5 yr. olds only)

45 minute lesson:  $37.50  (Beginning/Intermediate level: students ages 6+)

60 minute lesson:  $50.00 (Intermediate level)

90 minute lessons: $ 75.00 ( Advanced Student by audition only)

Enrollment and Application Fee: $25.00 per applicant

Orchestra Tuition: FREE to all students. Donation requested for Materials Cost.

Additional Activity Fees: Recital fee paid 1 month prior to event: $30.00

Payment of Fees 

All lesson fees are paid monthly due on the first of each month, in advance of the first lesson of the month.  Refunds will not be issued for missed lessons. 

Registration fees for activities are billed at the time the teacher needs to send in registration for a particular event.  Fees for activities are non-refundable. 

The materials fee covers assignment sheet copies, folders, binders and other yearly supplies.

NOTE: A late fee of $15 is charged for payments received after the 5th of the month. A $35 service charge is applied to all accounts for checks returned for insufficient funds. Tuition is then due in full on the next lesson. Lessons will be terminated after NSF checks are received no more than 1 time, or unless arrangements have been made. Invoices will be prepared at the last week of the month, when new books are delivered /or if monthly tuition falls 5 days past due. 

 Activities:

While community events are not mandatory, all students enrolled at our school are required to participate in both Spring and Fall Concerts and the dress rehearsal for each concert.  More information about specific dates and times will be distributed by the Music Director.  Details for upcoming events will appear in upcoming Newsletters.