Bay Chamber's Community Music School will be in session from September 7, 2010 through June 24, 2011. We are accepting applications for violin, viola, cello, jazz and classical piano, classical guitar, and voice students. As our education programs expand, check back as we add instruction in other instruments.

To download the private instruction calendar, click here.
To download the private instruction registration form, click here.
To download the private instruction policies, click here.

School Cancellation
Bay Chamber Community Music School follows the cancellation or vacation dates of MSAD #28, the Camden-Rockport school system. Weather-related lesson cancellations will be broadcast on VillageSoup.  Cancellation information will also be available on Bay Chamber's automated phone system by selecting option 5.

Registration
The academic year is divided into two 16-week semesters: fall and spring. A flexible summer session also is offered. Registration enrolls a student for the entire semester. New students are accepted throughout the year when space is available and will be charged on a pro-rated basis.

Registration is considered complete with receipt of the annual $25 application fee and a minimum of one month’s deposit which will be applied to your last month of instruction. At this time, a lesson schedule is confirmed. Lesson times arranged at registration are considered permanent for the year.

Tuition and Fees 2010-2011
Individual instruction: 16-week semester
30 minutes a week:  $688
45 minutes a week:  $816
60 minutes a week:  $960
A non-refundable application fee of $25 per student/family is payable once a year and covers enrollment from September through August, including summer lessons.

Lessons are offered weekly. Biweekly lessons are available by prior arrangement at the cost of $75 per hour. Since scheduling priority is given to full time students, you are not guaranteed continuance of a biweekly time schedule.

Payment
Registration obligates the student to pay tuition for the entire 16-week semester. Registration fee is $25 and due once per academic year. 

Payment options
Registration obligates the student to pay tuition for the entire 16-week semester. Registration fee is $25 and due ONCE  per academic year. 

Payment options are:
Full Payment: 100% due at registration.   
Multi-payment plan: Four monthly payments per semester, automatically charged to Visa or MasterCard.
Scholarship applicants: 10% due with this application. Payment schedule to be determined upon notification of scholarship award.

Personal check or money order made payable to Bay Chamber Concerts, cash, Visa, or MasterCard are accepted.

Financial Assistance
Financial aid is granted to students on the basis of family need and availability of funds. Applications are available in the office and must be returned by mid-August for the fall semester and the end of December for the spring semester. Those receiving financial assistance are not eligible for additional discounts.

Withdrawal
Please note that we hire our instructors on a semester basis, according to registrations received.  When a student enrolls in our program we require a commitment of a minimum of two months of study.  If a student must drop out of the program due to extenuating circumstances, the following refund rates apply:

Drop Fee
If no lesson has taken place, full tuition will be refunded.
After the first lesson, two month’s payment and the $25 registration fee are non-refundable. 

Late Tuition Payment
Non-payment of tuition before the fourth week of the semester will result in late fee of $10 per month and suspension of lessons.

Late Registration
Students entering after the start of a semester will be charged on a pro-rated basis for the duration of the semester.  A tuition payment plan will be set up at the time of registration for the students.

Missed Lessons
Regular attendance is expected. Students are charged for all lessons for which they register, including those missed through student absence. There are no make up lessons scheduled for student absences. All teacher absences or cancellations by Bay Chamber Community Music School due to professional obligations, teacher illness, weather, or emergencies, will be made up.  Any lessons or classes missed by the teacher during the official semester schedule will be rescheduled with the student at a mutually convenient time.

Family Discount
If one family member registers for Private Lessons, immediate family members receive a 10% discount on their Private Lessons. Students enrolling for more than one set of Private Lessons during a semester also receive a 10% discount. Discount is taken on the least expensive lessons. 

Outstanding Balances/Late Fees
New registrations will not be processed until past due balances are paid in full.  A $10 late charge will be applied to payments past due 15 days. Bay Chamber Community Music School reserves the right to suspend or discontinue instruction of any student who is delinquent in fulfilling their financial obligation.

For more information, contact Allison Lakin.

Policies and Procedures are subject to change.