How long do Classes run for?
All Neepawa Classes & Gladstone Group Classes run from the 3rd week of November to the 2nd week of April. There are two weeks off at Christmas and one week off for Spring Break.
Individual Class are available in Gladstone throughout the year.
Fall Semester (Gladstone only) – Sept to November, 10 Classes total
Winter Semester (Neepawa and Gladstone) – November to April, 19 Classes total
Spring and Summer (Gladstone only) – May to August, As Booked.
How often are Classes?
Classes are once a week.
Can I sit in on Classes?
If your child is participating in a group class you are asked to wait outside, unless it is a ‘carrer and me’ class. If your child has an individual class you are welcome to sit in. .
What Holidays are off?
There are no classes on Thanksgiving, Louis Riel Day, Good Friday, or Victoria Day. We do not follow the public school calendar. If the public school has a day off we will still have classes.
What does my tuition pay for?
Tuition pays for the teacher preparation and class time, school administration costs (time, accounting services, banking fees, office supplies and equipment, advertising, etc.), recital costs, student materials, lending library, class room resources, incentive programs, school subscriptions (new songs and games), school upkeep – such as piano tuning, insurance, rent, equipment, professional development and more. You are paying for a private music education.
Tuition does NOT include Festival Entry Fees, Exams, or books.
Book and Material Fee-
Every piano and Voice student will be required to pay a book and material fee at the beginning of the year, which will be used through out the year to purchase books as needed. The fee will vary based on the students level but will generally be between $90- $135. This must be paid at the beginning of the year.
What are my Payment Options?
One time – Due at the first class of the year, payable by Cash, Cheque, E-transfer or credit card
By Semester – Due the First fall Class, November 1st, and May 1st. Payable by Cash, Cheque, E-Transfer, or credit card
Monthly – Monthly Credit card payments or post-dated cheques for the 1st of each month that you are participating in classes. Please submit those cheques at the beginning of your classes. Please note that monthly payments are equalized.
· It is important to note, no student can participate in a class until a payment plan has been established.
· Cheques may be written to Amy Selke
· We ask that all students have a credit card on file, which may be charged for books or tuition payments.
· Selke Music School has a NO REFUND policy for books or tuition.
What if I miss a Class or the Class is cancelled?
Although there are 29 weeks of classes scheduled please be prepared for a few to be cancelled due to bad weather or teacher illness. These have already been factored into tuition. No refunds will be given, and no classes will be made up. If a class is cancelled due to weather or illness a group text message will be sent as soon as possible after the decision to cancel is made, this is not a perfect system – I apologize in advance if this causes inconvenience. If your child is sick (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing or has a runny nose) do not bring them to class. They will be sent home. In the case of prolonged illness (teacher or student) we will discuss various options then. If you are unable to attend a class, please let me know as soon as possible, however there will be no make-ups given. Please note: If possible I will hold classes online that would otherwise be cancelled due to weather or sickness, and any change of class plan will be sent through text.
What if I need to discontinue classes?
Plan to commit for the full semester, and if possible the full year. If a student wishes to terminate their enrolment mid-year, they are required to pay for the remainder of the current semester. Attendance for the rest of the semester is at the student’s discretion. If you do need to withdraw at the end of a semester, please let me know a month in advance to avoid being charged for the next semester. In the event of an unforeseen circumstance (loss of income, prolonged illness, or family emergency) that requires termination, You are required to pay any balance owing.
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