Fees and payment plans
COST FOR LESSONS - 9/1/09 through 8/31/10
All students taking lessons or classes will be charged $15 registration fee per semester.
There is a 10% discount for 2 or more sets of private lessons in the same family.
There is a 15% 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 | $33 | 17-week semester: $561.00 |
| 45-minute lessons | $49.50 | 17-week semester: $841.50 |
| 60-minute lessons | $66 | 17-week semester: $1122.00 |
Semi-Private Lessons
| 30-minute lessons | $21.00 each student |
| 45-minute lessons | $31.50 each student |
| 60-minute lessons | $42.00 each student |
Group Classes and Kindermusik Classes
Prices for these classes depend on number of weeks and class duration, and will be displayed individually in our program flyers. Kindermusik prices include take-home materials which may be credited if you already own them from a sibling. For most group classes:
| 30-minute classes | $215 for 16 weeks |
| 45-minute classes | $320 for 16 weeks |
| 60-minute classes | $400 for 16 weeks |
Tuition will be prorated if you join a group class after the first week.
Ensembles
| Junior String Orchestra | $100 for the year |
| CMS String Ensemble | $100 for the year |
| CMS Jazz Ensemble | $100 per semester |
| Adult Performing Ensemble | $100 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.