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Tuition for 2025–26

Fall 2025 Semester: September 6 to January 10
No classes October 11, November 29, December 20, and December 27

Spring 2026 Semester: January 24 to May 16
No classes February 14 and April 18
Early Childhood Classes: Saturdays
Music and Movement I: Ages 3–4
  • 9–9:45 am
  • Fall Tuition: $477
  • for children born 2021–2022
Children's Chorus:  Ages 4–6
  • 9:45–10:15 am
  • Fall Tuition: $310
  • for children born 2019–2021, Must turn 4 by October 1
Music and Movement II:  Ages 5–6
  • 10:15–11 am
  • Fall Tuition: $477
  • for children born 2019–2020
Music and Movement III: Ages 6–7
  • 11:00–11:55 am
  • Fall Tuition: $525
  • for children born 2018–2019
Package Discounts (per semester)
Please note: All Early Childhood Music Classes are drop-off. Parents or caregivers are not allowed to attend classes.
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Ensembles
Instrumental Chamber Music
  • 30 minutes: $375
  • 45 minutes: $562
  • 60 minutes: $749
Piano Four Hands Chamber Class
  • 45 minutes: $375
  • for Middle School Students
Piano and Voice Chamber Class
  • 45 minutes: $375
  • for Junior High and High School Students
String Ensemble Technique Class
  • 45 minutes: $375
  • for Middle School and Junior High School Students
Beginning Violin Class
  • 8:30–9:15 am or by availability
  • 45 minutes: $500
  • Ages 5–6. Prepares students for Private Lessons

Beginning Cello Class
  • 8:30–9:15 am
  • 45 minutes: $500
  • Ages 5–6. Prepares students for Private Lessons
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Full Program, Saturdays
The Full Program includes the weekly private lesson and Musicianship class. The Preperatory Program does not offer private lessons separate from the Full Program. Tuition listed is per semester, and includes musicianship textbook and final recital fees.
  • 30-min. Private Lesson + 45-min. Music and Movement I: $1,383
  • 30-min. Private Lesson + 55-min. Music and Movement II/III: $1,478
  • 30-min. Private Lesson + 55-min. Musicianship Class: $1,478
  • 45-min. Private Lesson + 55-min. Musicianship Class: $1,897
  • 60-min. Private Lesson + 55-min. Musicianship Class*: $2,321
*Music and Movement is substituted for the Musicianship class for students ages 4 to 6.

All prices are for one semester (15 weeks) of classes and lessons.

Limited Availability
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Elective Classes and Ensembles, Saturdays
 
Electives
Tuition listed is per semester, and includes musicianship textbook and final recital fees.

Junior Vocal Ensemble for Ages 10–13: $440
  • 12:30–1 pm
  • Grades 5–8
Senior Vocal Ensemble for Ages 14–18: $440
  • 12–12:45 pm
  • High School Students
Piano Technique and Repertoire Class: $375
  • 9:30–10:30 am 
  • For advanced pianists only
  • Must receive approval from Instructor
Secondary Instruments*
  • 30-min. Lessons: Additional $821
  • 45-min. Lessons: Additional $1,192
  • 60-min. Lessons: Additional $1,564
*Secondary Instrument tuition is a discounted rate available only to students enrolled in the Full Program. Tuition includes final recital fee.

Recording and Music Technology (H.S. Students Only)
1:00-1:55 Saturdays: $150
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Fees and Discounts

First-Time Registration Fee: $45
Facility Use Fee: $90
Bard Employee Discount: 10%
Sibling Discount: 5%
 

Financial Aid for 2025–26

Deadline to apply for Financial Aid is May 23, 2025. Limited financial aid is available for need based families. Please note that financial aid is for Full Program students only.
Financial Aid Application Form 2025–26
 
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