Tuition and Commitment
Student Commitment
Catoctin Studio students are required to commit to 13 lessons in the fall semester and 17 lessons in the spring semester. This reflects the level of dedication needed to excel in the study of music. Students will be thoughtfully held to the highest standards. They are carefully reminded that learning to play a stringed instrument is easily one of the hardests subjects they will study. Parent participation is often vital to the student's success. Parents have the option of signing their child up to receive a grade at the end of each semester. Catoctin Studio is not obligated to make-up missed lessons. Lessons missed without prior notice will not be made-up. Two snow days are made-up at the end of the spring semester. Summer lessons are offered and encouraged. Students are required to have a trial lesson and interview before beginning regular instruction. Students are also encouraged to obtain the best possible instrument. A complete list of policies and procedures is available upon request.
Students will have the option of several payment plans. Students can pay the entire tuition at the beginning of the semester, pay in two or three installments, or pay monthly. A list of payment options is made available at the beginning of each semester.
Fall 2010 Tuition (13 Lessons) |
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| Lesson | Violin/Viola | Harp |
| 30 Minutes | $403.75 | $530.00 |
| 45 Minutes | $590.69 | $660.00 |
| 60 Minutes | $777.50 | $790.00 |
Spring 2011 Tuition (17 Lessons) |
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| Lesson | Violin/Viola | Harp |
| 30 Minutes | $518.75 | $690.00 |
| 45 Minutes | $763.21 | $860.00 |
| 60 Minutes | $1007.50 | $1020.00 |
A non-refundable $30 recital fee ($10 for harp if there is no piano accompaniment) is included in the tuition. Chamber music coachings, extra/trial lessons, and summer lessons are charged hourly.
The tuition reflects the following hourly rates for 2010/2011:
Violin/Viola Lessons:
30 minute lesson - $28.75
45 minute lesson - $43.13
60 minute lesson - $57.50
Harp Lessons:
30 minute lesson - $40.00
45 minute lesson - $50.00
60 minute lesson - $60.00
