Tuition and Fees
Registration
Fee due at registration and non-refundable, covers any number of subjects at all branches. Per person: $40.00; per family (two or more): $65.00. Tuition and fees are payable in cash, by check, VISA, MasterCard or debit card.
Individual Lessons
Monday - 37 Weeks; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 38 weeks. Last three weeks (Credit Lessons) due at registration and not refundable (cost of Credit Lessons follows financial aid award rate). Lessons payable weekly or in advance, with discounts of one dollar per hour for semi-annual and annual advanced payments. Lessons may be 30, or 45 minutes, or one hour in length as appropriate for age and length of study.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS THROUGH COMPLETION OF HIGH SCHOOL (THROUGH AGE 23 FOR VOICE STUDENTS). PLEASE CONTACT YOUR BRANCH COORDINATOR OR DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY.
| 1/2 Hour | 3/4 Hour | Hour | ||||
| Regular | Special Arrangement | Regular | Special Arrangement | Regular | Special Arrangement | |
| Weekly | $32.50 | $37.50 | $48.75 | $56.25 | $65.00 | $75.00 |
| Credit Lessons 3 weeks |
$97.50 | $112.50 | $146.25 | $168.75 | $195.00 | $225.00 |
| Semi-Annual | ||||||
| Pmt 1 18 weeks |
$576.00 | $666.00 | $864.00 | $999.00 | $1,152.00 | $1,332.00 |
| Pmt 2 - Monday 16 weeks |
$512.00 | $592.00 | $768.00 | $888.00 | $1,024.00 | $1,184.00 |
| Pmt 2 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 17 weeks | $544.00 | $629.00 | $816.00 | $943.50 | $1,088.00 | $1,258.00 |
| Annual | ||||||
| Monday 34 weeks |
$1,088.00 | $1,258.00 | $1,632.00 | $1,887.00 | $2,176.00 | $2,516.00 |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
35 weeks |
$1,120.00 | $1,295.00 | $1,680.00 | $1,942.50 | $2,240.00 | $2,590.00 |
Older Adult Daytime Program
Individual Instruction scheduled before 2:00 p.m. weekdays for students age 60 and older.
Registration fee $35.00 per person.
| 1/2 Hour | 3/4 Hour | Hour | ||
| Weekly | $27.50 | $41.25 | $55.00 | |
| Credit Lessons 3 weeks |
$82.50 | $123.75 | $165.00 |
Classes: 16 weeks. 15% discount on all weekday classes before 2:00 p.m. where applicable.
Minimum, non-refundable deposit of 10% of tuition due at registration. Quarterly tuition payments are non-refundable.
| Due at Registration | $88.50 | ||
| Payment 1 | 15% of tuition due Sept. 16 | $132.75 | |
| Payment 2, 3, 4 | 25% of tution due Nov. 15; Jan. 15; Mar.14 | $221.25 | |
| Annual Payment (32 weeks) |
$885.00 |
Minimum, non-refundable deposit of 25% of tuition due at registration. Quarterly tuition payments are non-refundable. Please see Ensembles and Classes pages under your child's age for tuition information.
| Payment 1 | 25% due at the time of registration | |
| Payment 2, 3, 4 | 25% of tuition due Nov. 15; Jan. 15; Mar. 14 |
Summer Programs
Registration Fee
$5.00 per person. Not refundable.
Individual Lessons
Six-week season payable in advance only at Core Program fees for Regular and Special Arrangement faculty.
Classes
Six-week season payable in advance only. $80.00 for one hour class.
Summer String Camp
$350 - 5-day session. Minimum deposit of $87.50 due at registration, balance due by first class.
Summer Jam
$700 - 10-day session. Minimum deposit of $187.50 due at registration, balance due by first class.
$630 - 9-day session. Minimum deposit of $157.50 due at registration, balance due by first class.
Summer Chamber Music Camps (String or Woodwind)
$300 - 5-day session, Willow Grove Branch. Minimum deposit of $75 due at registration, balance due by first class.
Summer Jazz Ensemble Camp
$350 - 5-day session, Wynnefield Branch. Minimum deposit of $87.50 due at registration, balance due by first class.