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Tuition for 2025–26



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

Spring 2026 Semester:
January 24 to May 16
No classes February 14 & April 4
 
  • Early Childhood Classes
    Saturdays

    Fall 2025
    • Music & Movement I: Ages 3-4
      • 9:00 am - 9:45 am
      • Fall Tuition: $477
      • for children born 2021-2022
    • Children's Chorus:  Ages 4-6
      • 9:45 am - 10:15 am
      • Fall Tuition: $310
      • for children born 2019-2021
      • Must turn 4 by October 1st
    • Music & Movement I:  Ages 5-6
      • 10:15 am - 11:00 am
      • Fall Tuition: $477
      • for children born 2019-2020
    • Music & Movement II/III: Ages 6-7
      • 11:00 am - 11:55 am
      • Fall Tuition: $525
      • for children born 2018-2019
    Package Discounts (per semester): 
    • 9:00-10:15: Music & Movement I + Children's Chorus: $752  (must turn 4 by Oct 1st)
    • 9:45-11:00: Music & Movement II + Children's Chorus: $752
    PLEASE NOTE: All Early Childhood Music Classes are DROP-OFF.
    Parents or caregivers are not allowed to attend classes.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • FULL PROGRAM
    Saturdays

    Fall 2025

    The Full Program includes the weekly private lesson and Musicianship class. 
    The Prep 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 & Movement I: $1,383

    30-min. Private Lesson + 55-min. Music & 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 & Movement is substituted for the Musicianship class for students ages 4 to 6.

    Instrument instructions available for:
    Cello, Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Composition, 
    Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, French Horn
    Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, 
    Trumpet, Voice, and Bassoon.


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

    Very Limited Availability

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • Elective Classes and Ensembles
    Saturdays

    Fall 2025

     
    ELECTIVE CLASSES

    Tuition listed is per semester, and includes musicianship textbook and final recital fees.

    Junior Vocal Ensemble for Ages 10-13: $440
    - 12:30-1:00 p.m.
    - Grades 5-8

    Senior Vocal Ensemble for Ages 14-18: $440
    - 12:00-12:45 p.m.
    - High School Students
    ​​​
    Piano Technique & Repertoire Class: $375
    - 9:30-10:30 a.m.  
    - 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.


    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

    45 minutes: $500
    Ages 5-6. Prepares students for Private Lessons




    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Financial Aid for 2025–26


Financial Aid Application Form 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.
 

Fees and Discounts

First-Time Registration Fee: $45
Facility Use Fee: $90

Bard Employee Discount: 10%
Sibling Discount: 5%
 

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