Fees and payment plans
COST FOR LESSONS - 9/1/11 through 8/31/12
All students taking lessons or classes will be charged a $15 registration fee per semester.
There is a 5% discount for 2 or more sets of private lessons in the same family.
There is a 10% discount for students age 65 or older.
Private Lessons
We schedule on a semester basis. You will be assigned a timeslot and invoiced from the day you begin until the end of the current semester, prorated from your start date.
| 30-minute lessons | $35 | 17-week semester: $595.00 |
| 45-minute lessons | $52.50 | 17-week semester: $892.50 |
| 60-minute lessons | $70 | 17-week semester: $1190.00 |
Semi-Private Lessons
| 30-minute lessons | $23.00 each student |
| 45-minute lessons | $34.50 each student |
| 60-minute lessons | $46.00 each student |
Group Classes and Kindermusik Classes
Prices for these classes depend on number of weeks and class duration. Please refer to the Group Classes page for additional information. Kindermusik prices include take-home materials which may be credited if you already own them from a sibling.
Tuition will be prorated if you join a group class after the first week.
Ensembles
| Sinfonia (formerly Junior String Orchestra) | $150 for the year |
| CMS String Ensemble | $150 for the year |
| CMS Jazz Ensemble | $150 per semester |
| CMS Jazz Ensemble for Beginners | $125 per semester |
| Performing Ensemble | $150 per semester |
| Flute Ensemble for Intermediate & Advanced Students | $150 per semester |
Payment plans are available allowing you to pay in 2 or 3 installments during the semester. Add $10 per family for the 2-payment plan; add $15 per family for the 3-payment plan. Please make arrangements through the Business Office.
Gift certificates are available through the Business Office.
We reserve the right to charge monthly late fees of $25 when accounts are overdue. Please keep your account current! Our Business Manager will be happy to work with you if you are having difficulties.