Registration, Payment & Policies
Registration Forms
We now have one form for all private lessons, classes and ensembles!
Just drop by, mail or fax it in.
Download a 2011-2012 Registration Form
here
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General Information
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:
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Early registration for the 2011-2012 school year
is due June 15, 2011 to reserve a lesson time.
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Early registration required
One of the following:
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Payment in full for Term I (fall ) and Term II
(spring)
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Payment in full for Term I (fall)
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A deposit of four lessons plus the annual
registration fee.
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Term I (fall) tuition must be paid in full, or an
automatic payment plan must be in place, by August 15, 2011. 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.
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Overdue accounts, declined credit cards and
returned checks will be subject to a $15 fee.
Term II Re-Registration
Students
currently enrolled in private lessons or ensembles for Term I will be
automatically re-registered for Term II. Invoices for Term II will be mailed
in the month of December. If, for any reasons, current students do not wish to
continue in Term II, please let the office know by January 15, 2012. Payment
is due January 15, 2012. Please send in payment before that time to avoid a
late fee.
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 BPS professional days.
2011-2012 Calendar
Download a
2011-2012 School 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 15, 2011.
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).
2011-2012 Private Lesson Tuition Rates
Per Term Per Year
Four-lesson deposit
30 minutes: $664
$1,328 $166
45 minutes: $944
$1,888 $236
60 minutes: $1,200
$2,400 $300
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.
To download a Tuition Assistance Application Form
click here.
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 16, 2011.
Withdrawals and Refunds
There are no withdrawals or refunds for summer programs or classes after May 16,
2011. Payment in full is due at time of registration.
Cancellation of Classes/Ensembles
Brookline Music School reserves the right to cancel any class or ensemble due to
insufficient enrollment. Refunds will be issued in the event of a cancelled
class.
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.
Afternoon
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: Weather permitting, the office is open for
information between 9am and 1pm on Saturdays, 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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Policy for
Participating in BMS Competitions
Students who
participate in BMS competitions must be fully enrolled in the lesson program
in the semester in which they will participate in the competition. Private
lesson students must be fully enrolled, minimum of 30 minute lessons weekly
for the full semester.
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Directions -
click here
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 9-14, 2012
During the week of April 10th, 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 2011 Workshop Week Schedule
click here
