Registration Information
Attending classes or informing instructors of the intent to register does not constitute registering for courses. Registration is complete only when the registration form and payment have been received and processed. All participants in classes and ensembles must register and pay the corresponding fees.
Registration Options
- In person: Registration takes place during the registration periods listed on the calendar. There is no phone-in registration. Please note that all new students must register in person.
- By Mail: All returning students will receive a mail-in registration form prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters. All returning students are strongly encouraged to register via the mail-in process to avoid long lines during the start of each semester.
- By Fax: Pay by credit card and fax the form provided in special course flyers (returning students only) to 617-585-1135. Be sure to include a daytime phone number.
- Download Registration Form from Web site: Click here to go to the Downloads page of the website and follow instructions. Students registering for private lessons should do so only after a studio assignment is made and both teacher and student agree on the number and length of lessons. Students who need a teacher assignment should contact the office receptionist at 617-585-1130.
All new students will receive an i.d. card at the time of registration. Returning students should bring their current i.d. card to registration for a validation sticker. A $5 fee will be charged to replace a lost i.d. card.
Students and their parents are responsible for adhering to the registration deadlines and policies that are printed in this catalog. Students who have questions about registration should not rely on their instructors or other students for information regarding official policies. Misinformation or failure to read these guidelines does not exempt students from the printed registration policies and deadlines.
Classes & Ensembles Additions and Withdrawals
Students must pay any adjustments in tuition in order for a change to take effect. Students changing private teachers within an academic season must complete a “Change of Private Teacher Form” prior to making the course change. This form requires the signature of the current teacher, the new teacher, the parent, and the department chair and/or the Director of the Preparatory School.
Students may withdraw from courses and ensembles and receive a refund according to the following schedule:
- During the first week of class/lessons, 75% course fee refunded.
- After the first week through the second week, 50% course fee refunded.
- After the second week through the third week, 25% course fee refunded.
- After the third week, no refund.
- For refund purposes, chamber ensembles are deemed to begin the first week of each semester.
Students must request withdrawal from a class in person or in writing to the Registrar. Informing an instructor of a decision to withdraw from a course, stopping or withholding payment, and not attending classes do not constitute withdrawal from a course. There is no refund for year-long Preparatory School courses dropped mid-year.
Exceptional refund requests will be reviewed when the request is made in writing with adequate documentation.
Private Lessons, Withdrawals, Refunds
Because teachers set aside time slots on the basis of registrations and often refuse other students, the amount refunded to a student who wishes to withdraw must be agreed upon by both the instructor and the student. Any instances in which the teacher and student cannot agree will be referred to an administrative committee for a final decision.
Students are expected to appear for regularly scheduled lessons. Teacher absences will be made up at mutually arranged times with the student. If the student and teacher agree that the number of registered lessons cannot be met, a refund may be requested before the end of the semester. Student absences for any reason do not qualify as refundable missed lessons. Teachers may make up these lessons at their discretion. Make-up lessons cannot be guaranteed if absence is incurred by the student.
Students are responsible for ensuring that they receive the lessons for which they have paid. Students experiencing unusual teacher absentee problems should contact the Director of the Preparatory School. The school reserves the right to cancel any class or ensemble with insufficient enrollment. In the case of a course cancellation, the student will receive a full refund of tuition and the registration fee.