Preparatory Division

Tuition and Financial Aid

TUITION for 2023-2024

FALL 2023 SEMESTER:
September 9 to January 13
No classes October 7, November 25, December 23, December 30

SPRING 2024 SEMESTER:
January 27 to May 18
No classes March 23 & 30

Early Childhood Classes
Saturdays
- Music & Movement I: Ages 3-4
  - 9:00 am - 9:45 am
  - Fall Tuition: $390
  - for children born 2019-2020
  - CLASS IS FULL - Waitlist only
- Children's Chorus: Ages 4-6
  - 9:45 am - 10:15 am
  - Fall Tuition: $240
  - Must turn 4 by October 1st
  - CLASS IS FULL - Waitlist only
- Music & Movement II: Ages 5-6
  - 10:15 am - 11:00 am
  - Fall Tuition: $390
  - for children born 2017-2018
  - CLASS IS FULL - Waitlist only
- Music & Movement III: Ages 6.5-7
  - 11:00 am - 11:55 am
  - Fall Tuition: $480
  - for children born 2016-2017
  - SPACE IS AVAILABLE
- Music & Movement: Ages 4-6
  - 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
  - Fall Tuition: $390
  - for children born 2017-2019
  - SPACE IS AVAILABLE
- Children's Chorus: Ages 4-6
  - 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
  - Fall Tuition: $240
  - for children born 2017-2019
  - SPACE IS AVAILABLE
Package Discounts:
- 9:00-10:15: Music & Movement I + Children's Chorus: $590 (must turn 4 by October 1st) - CLASS IS FULL - Waitlist only
- 9:45-11:00: Music & Movement II + Children's Chorus: $590 - CLASS IS FULL - Waitlist only
- 2:00-3:15: Music & Movement + Children's Chorus - SPACE IS AVAILABLE
- 11:00-12:30: Music & Movement III + Children's/Senior Chorus: $680 - Children's Chorus is FULL
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FULL PROGRAM
Saturdays

The Full Program includes the weekly private lesson and Musicianship class.
The Prep Program does not offer private lessons separate from the Full Program.

30-min. Private Lesson + 45-min. Music & Movement I, II: $1,190

30-min. Private Lesson + 55-min. Music & Movement III*: $1,280

30-min. Private Lesson + 55-min. Musicianship Class: $1,280

45-min. Private Lesson + 55-min. Musicianship Class*: $1,670

60-min. Private Lesson + 55-min. Musicianship Class*: $2,060

*Music & Movement is substituted for the Musicianship class for students ages 4 to 7.

Instrument instructions available for:
Cello, Clarinet, Composition,
Double Bass, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar,
Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone,
Violin, Viola, Voice

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

Very Limited Availability

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Elective Classes and Ensembles
Saturdays

ELECTIVE CLASSES
Musicianship Class: $480
- 55 minutes
- Various class times
(new students will be given a placement test)

Senior Chorus for Ages 7–9: $240
- 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Junior Vocal Ensemble for Ages 10-13: $240
- 12:30-1:00 p.m.
- Grades 5-8

Senior Vocal Ensemble for Ages 14-18: $240
- 12:00-12:30 p.m.
- High School Students

Piano Technique & Repertoire Class: $340
- 9:00-9:45 a.m. Technique Class I
- 9:45-10:30 a.m. Technique Class II (continuation of Spring 2023)
- For advanced pianists only
- Must receive approval from Instructor
- Class time is subject to change

SECONDARY INSTRUMENTS*
30-min. Lessons: Additional $690
45-min. Lessons: Additional $1,030
60-min. Lessons: Additional $1,370

*Secondary Instrument tuition is a discounted rate available only to students enrolled in the Full Program.

ENSEMBLES
Instrumental Chamber Music
30 minutes: $340
45 minutes: $510
60 minutes: $680

String Ensemble
12:30-1:00pm
30 minutes: $240
- for ages 7 and up

Violin Ensemble
1:00-1:45pm
45 minutes: $340 (advanced)
for Middle School Students

Jazz Ensemble
1:00-2:00pm
60 minutes (Full Program Students): $310
60 minutes (non-Full Program Students): $480
for High School Students

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Fees and Discounts

Registration Fee: $30
Musicianship Materials Fee: $25
Final Recital Fee: $10
Final Recital Accompanist Fee: $30

Bard Employee Discount: 10%
Sibling Discount: 5%

Financial Aid Application for 2023-2024

(Deadline: May 26, 2023)

Limited financial aid is available to support young musicians based upon need. To be eligible, a family must demonstrate that its resources are insufficient to cover the total cost of tuition.
Financial aid decisions are made once per year at the end of May.
Available for Full Program students only.

To submit a request for financial aid, please complete the online registration form and provide the following:
1. Financial Aid Application Form 2023-2024
2. A copy of the previous year’s tax return (must be uploaded to the online financial aid application form)
3. New Student or Returning Student Registration Form

New Student Registration will be accepted starting May 7, 2023