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Registration, Payment & Policies
2009-2010
 

Registration Forms
We now have one form for all private lessons, classes and ensembles!  Just drop by, mail or fax it in.
2009-2010 Registration Form

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General Information
Open enrollment for private lessons begins July 6, 2009
Term I (Fall) begins Saturday, September 12, 2009
Term II (Spring) begins Sunday, January 31, 2010

 

Enrollment & Registration
New students are required to complete and return a registration form, available from the Office, or by clicking the link above. Completed forms may be hand delivered, mailed or faxed to the Office. 

For returning students:

  1. Early registration must be received by June 15, 2009 in order to reserve a lesson time.
  2. Early registration requires One of the following:
    1. Payment in full for Term I and Term II, which earns you a BMS glass mug and decal, and waives the registration fee.
    2. Payment in full for Term I (fall), which earns you a BMS glass mug and decal.
    3. A deposit of four lessons plus the annual registration fee.
  3. Term I (fall) tuition must be paid in full, or an automatic payment plan must be in place, by August 10, 2009. Automatic payment plans are set up through the Office and involve a monthly credit or debit card deduction and an additional $10 fee per semester.
  4. Overdue accounts, declined credit cards and returned checks will be subject to a $15 fee.

Students registered for private lessons in Term I will automatically be re-billed before Term II (spring).

School Calendar
Brookline Music School's academic year has two terms. Term one (Fall) consists of 16 weeks of private lessons; Term two (Spring) consists of 15 weeks of private lessons plus an April Workshop Week.  Group lessons and ensembles run 15 weeks per semester, unless otherwise noted. The Brookline Music School calendar coincides with the Brookline public school calendar, with the exception of BMS professional days.


Download a 2009-2010 BMS calendar, complete with vacation, makeup, and start/end dates.
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Fees & Payment
Term I (fall) tuition must be paid in full, or an automatic payment plan must be in place, by August 10, 2009. Automatic payment plans are set up through the Office and involve a monthly credit or debit card deduction and an additional $10 fee per semester. Students registered for private lessons in Term I will automatically be re-billed before Term II (spring).

2009-2010 Private Lesson Tuition Rates
                       Per Term   Per Year
30 minutes:      $636         $1272
45 minutes:      $904         $1808
60 minutes:      $1152       $2304

Discounts
A 10% discount is available for:
* Any student taking a second private lesson or class (not including already discounted classes) 
* Additional family members enrolled in any private lesson or class
* Senior Citizens (60 years & older)
* Town of Brookline Employees and immediate family  (valid ID required) 
Only one discount will be given. In the case of two potential discounts, the higher discount applies. Discounts apply to the less expensive course.

Scholarship Program
Scholarships are available and are based on financial need. Application forms may be obtained from the Office and are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee during the summer and at mid-year. A complete copy of the most recent tax return must be included with your application. Renewal is contingent upon teacher and Scholarship Committee evaluations. Contact the Office for an application.

Delinquent Accounts
Brookline Music School reserves the right to suspend or discontinue instruction of any student who is delinquent in fulfilling financial obligations. An additional billing charge of $15 will be added to overdue accounts. Delinquent accounts referred for collection will be liable for all collection fees and costs.
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Policies
Absences
Students taking private lessons receive one excused absence per semester. An absence is excused if the Office and teacher are notified no later than 10:00am on the day of the missed lesson. This absence will be made up at the end of the term. All teacher absences will be made up or a refund will be issued. One snow day per term will be made up. Missed classes or ensembles will not be made up unless the class is cancelled due to a teacher absence or inclement weather.

Injuries
Please notify the Office immediately of any injuries which might affect lessons.

Tardiness
Because of the faculty’s full schedules, students who are late for a lesson can not be guaranteed their full lesson time. Faculty will wait ten minutes for a student; students are asked to do the same. Faculty tardiness will be made up at a mutually convenient time.

Withdrawals & Refunds
Private lessons may be terminated for any reason before the fourth scheduled lesson, and a refund will be issued for the remainder of tuition that has been paid. Absence after the third lesson without notification does not release students from the obligation to pay for the semester. Classes or ensembles may be terminated for any reason before the second meeting and a refund will be issued for the remainder of tuition that has been paid.

Cancellation of Classes/Ensembles
Brookline Music School reserves the right to cancel any class or ensemble due to insufficient enrollment.

Non-Discrimination Statement
Brookline Music School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, creed, age, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran-status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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Summer Session Policies
Summer Payment Policy
Payment in full is due at time of registration with the exception of Music & More. A $200 non-refundable deposit per child per session of Music & More is required at time of registration with balance due no later than May 15, 2009.

Withdrawals and Refunds
There are no withdrawals or refunds for summer programs or classes.

Cancellation of Classes/Ensembles
Brookline Music School reserves the right to cancel any class or ensemble due to insufficient enrollment.

Absences and Make-up Lessons (Summer Session)
There are no make-ups for classes or ensembles unless the cancellation is due to teacher absence. For private lessons, excused absences may be made up at a time mutually convenient to the teacher and the student. An absence is excused if the office and teacher are notified no later than 10:00am on the day of the lesson. Any lesson missed due to teacher absence will be made up or a refund will be issued.

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Snow Policy
Monday-Friday:
If the Brookline Public Schools are closed, Brookline Music School is also closed.  Please check for public school closings on TV Channels 5, 7, 25 and 56.
School Delays:
Brookline Public Schools late starts do not effect Brookline Music School's classes or lessons.
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fternoon storms during office hours: Please call the office for information or check the website.
Evening storms after the office has closed: Your teacher will contact you directly regarding lesson status.
Saturdays & Sundays: Weather permitting, the office is open for information between 9am and 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays, in the event of a school-wide closing or event cancellation, we will post cancellation information on TV Channels 5, 7, 25 and 56. You may also call the school and listen to our automated message, which will be updated in the event of a school closing.  If you have any questions, please call your teacher directly.
Snow day make-ups: ONE snow day per student, per semester will be made up. If a class or ensemble is missed due to a snow day, one make-up class or ensemble will be offered.  Please note that snow days occur only when the school closes due to inclement weather.

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Photo/Video Policy
Brookline Music School may photograph/videotape classes or events for educational purposes, website and publications. If you do not wish your child or yourself to be photographed or videotaped, please submit a brief written statement to the Office.

Workshop Week - April 12-17, 2010
During the week of April 12th, all students who take private lessons will participate in a one-hour workshop with BMS faculty in lieu of their regular lesson. Students are placed into groups based on ability level and age, and will be prepared for the workshop by their private teachers. Workshop sessions will be one hour long and all will take place at Kennard House.

For the Workshop Week Schedule by Department click here

 

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