WTuition for 2009 will remain the same but there will be an additional $15 per Quarter added to cover the cost of each student's lesson with guest teacher John Bloomfield, NYC pedagogue and faculty chair of The Golandsky Piano Institute.
WThe fall, winter, and spring quarters consist of:
W8 weeks of instruction (8 private lessons or 7 private
lessons plus 1 small-group musicianship class) (During the
summer months, scheduling may be arranged to
accommodate summer vacations, camps, travel etc.)
WKeyQuest group musicianship classes (scheduled on select
Saturdays of many months during the academic school year)
WBonus 9th week (format varies, ranging from Quarter Evaluations
Recitals, Studio Festival etc.)
WComputer lab (immediately prior to or following private lesson
(available at Hoover studio only).
WAdditional “catch-up weeks” to accommodate make-ups for
excused absences.
WThe summer quarter consists of:
W8 weeks of instruction (8 private lessons)
WTuition/Music Reimbursement is due in advance by the 15th of the 1st monthy of each Quarter. It is also possible to divide the Quarter tuition into 3 monthly installments (each due on or before the 15th of each month).
WTuition includes the cost of all private lessons, group classes, quarter evaluations, and all other instructional events except for Summer Piano Camp, and events sponsored by other music groups such as AMTA District and State Solo Auditions, AMTA Concerto Auditions, BMTA Sonata-Sonatina Competition, BMTA Keyboard Artist, ASO Concerto Auditions etc.
WMusic/Supplies Reimbursement covers all student music, supplies, incentives and awards, computer lab, music lending library, all studio special studio events (such as Spooktacular, Musicales, Spring Recital) plus entry fees to several non-studio events such as Jr. Hymn Festival, Christmas Piano-Caroling, BMTA Musical Miniatures.
WChecks may be mailed or brought to the primary studio. It is the student’s (parent’s) responsibility to mail or deliver payments. No monthly statements will be mailed.
WTuition will be pro-rated for students who join the studio once a term is in progress. No refunds are offered but sibling deductions are awarded to families with more than one family member studying at McLelland Piano Studio. ($15 per quarter).
Late Payments:
WThere is a $10.00 late fee for all checks received after the deadline and an additional $10.00 for payments which are 2 weeks late. If the tuition payment is late for a third week, lessons will be terminated.
WA $10 returned-check fee will be applied to any returned checks. A subsequent $10.00 late fee may also be added if the delay extends beyond the payment deadline.
Attendance Policy
WThere are no refunds for missed lessons. No make-up lessons will be offered for non-emergency cancellations, “no shows”, or last-minute cancellations. The scheduling is not flexible and does not allow for rescheduling other than “lesson swaps” (see below).
WThe studio calendar has a built-in allowance for sick leave with the bonus catch-up weeks. At the teacher’s discretion and with advanced notification, missed lessons due to severe illness, inclement weather, death in the family, traffic emergencies (e.g. car breaks down en route to lesson), and teacher cancellation may be made-up during the bonus catch-up weeks.
WAll lessons canceled by teacher will be rescheduled or "made-up".
WPlease do NOT attend lessons when you are ill and highly contagious.
WPlease use the Swap Policy if you must miss a lesson for any reason other than illness, death in the family, or weather/traffic emergencies. Non-emergency cancellations such as birthday parties, school trips, family vacations, baseball games etc., last-minute cancellations (without 24 hours notice), and "no shows" will necessitate charging the full lesson fee for the unused time reserved for the student.
Instructional Programs:
PLAN A - This plan is for most students enrolled in regular lessons (exceptions: preschool age students, advanced students and out-of-town students studying on an irregular basis). Plan A includes:
•8 private lessons (45-minutes in length)
•Optional 15-minute computer labe immediately
prior to or following private lesson (available at
Spring Quarter: Payment #1-February 15; Payment #2
March 15; Payment #3-April 15
Summer Quarter: Payment #1-May 15; Payment #2
June 15; Payment #3-July 15
(Add a $10 late fee to all late payments received after 15th)
PLAN C: (For out-of-town students studying on an irregular basis).
•Private lessons are 1 or 2 hours in length, scheduled during the weeks the studio is open.
•Tuition is payable at the beginning of each lesson. Cost of lesson: $60 per hour.
•Participation in special events and recitals and computer lab is optional at student request but there may be a charge for some events.
•Students in Plan C are responsible for purchasing their own music and supplies.
•Students in Plan C who are interested in scheduling a lesson with John Bloomfield when he travels to Birmingham or Atlanta will pay Mr. Bloomfield directly at his current rate.
Fall Quarter (August 17-October 30, 2009)