Please read the 2011 Student Handbook prior to registration. To finalize registration, you must complete the Parent/Student Agreement and return it to the Conservatory office.
First Baptist Church Trussville is pleased to offer a Conservatory program to our community. It is our belief that music lessons are more effective if musicianship classes are taken to supplement private lessons. We offer our students the opportunity to become totally immersed in the language and literature of music through participation in weekly musicianship classes along with their private lessons. Our fees include the individual lessons and group musicianship classes (spring & fall semesters only), as well as books and materials.
Enrollment is for the entire semester. We understand that life happens and occasionally there will be a broken arm or something that keeps a student from finishing out a semester. Rather than refund the tuition, we will count it toward the next semester’s tuition.
SPRING 2012:
January 23 – May 12
MUSIC: 14 private lessons (30 min. each)
ART: 14 group classes (90 min. each)
COST: $350
NOW OFFERING:
Art, Piano, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Drums, and Musicianship
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The Spring 2012 semester begins January 23rd, and ends with our Music Recital on Saturday, May 12, 10:00 am.
Payment plans available for Music & Art tuition are the following:
Plan A: Full tuition paid upon registration
Plan B: Tuition paid monthly by credit/debit card agreement
Payment Plan A is the full semester’s tuition paid up front, at the time of registration. You can pay by check, cash, or credit card online. You will receive a $25 tuition discount if you pay in full by CASH or CHECK (see tuition discounts below). Payment Plan B is an automatic monthly payment plan, explained on the CREDIT CARD AGREEMENT FORM, where the semester’s cost is split into 5 payments, made on the 5th of each month (Jan-May). This monthly payment will be an automatic secure charge to the debit or credit card of your choice. The first payment is due at the time of registration. To take advantage of the monthly tuition payment option, please download, complete, and return the Conservatory Credit Card Agreement. Please see below for the tuition costs for the different classes.
If payment becomes a problem, please call the Conservatory office (205-228-1025) to discuss possible payment arrangements.
Music Lesson Info:
- The semester is fourteen weeks.
- Students will attend a 30-minute private lesson each week as well as having the option to attend a 60-minute weekly musicianship class at no additional charge. Please indicate which class you will take on the registration form when you register.
- Lessons are offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1-7 PM, and Wednesday 1-5 PM, depending on the instructor’s teaching schedule.
- Weekly Musicianship Classes are given on Tuesdays, at 3:30 PM for Level 1 (Beginner) students and 4:30 PM for Level 2 (Intermediate) students. Suggested ages for Level 1 is 5-9 years, and Level 2 is 10+ years.
We now offer the option of taking our Musicianship Class ONLY. The cost for this class is waived if your child is already taking Music or Art lessons, but for those of you interested in ONLY taking the Musicianship Class, there is a one time charge of $140 for the semester.
Music Lesson Absence/Late Arrival Policy:
Students who will be late or will miss a lesson should contact their instructor as soon as possible; if unable to reach them, call the Conservatory office at 205-228-1025. Instructors are under no obligation to extend lessons that begin after the scheduled start time, or make up lessons cancelled by the student. Lessons will be made up in the case of an illness or death in the immediate family. There are no exceptions to this policy.
- If an instructor will be unavailable for a lesson, the student will be notified as far in advance as possible, and lessons will be rescheduled at a mutually agreed on time on the FBCT campus.
- Lessons will be rescheduled if FBCT closes due to inclement weather.
- If a student is going to be absent, we ask for 24-hour notice minimum. If adequate notice is given, the instructors will attempt to make up lessons that students miss, but cannot guarantee them all. No more than two excused lessons will be made up during the semester. If a student misses a lesson and does not give prior notice, that lesson will not be rescheduled.
Tuition Discounts:
- Full Payment Discount: We offer a $25 discount per household to anyone paying in full by CASH or CHECK at the beginning of the semester.
- Sibling Discount: We offer a 10% discount ($35 value) toward the tuition of each additional family member in the same household. (these discounts are different for dance)
Financial Obligations:
- Prior to the first week of the semester, the total tuition is due or the Credit Card Agreement form must be submitted to enroll in monthly payments.
- Tuition payments and fees paid are non refundable in whole or in part.
- If the student discontinues his/her participation in the program, payment is still due in full for the remainder of the semester.
Check Bouncing Policy:
There will be a $35 fee for a bounced check.
Late Payment Provisions:
If a student’s account balance is delinquent, the Conservatory may, in its discretion, deny further participation in Conservatory classes and events until the account is current or until alternative payment arrangements are mutually agreed upon.*
*The Conservatory may, in its sole discretion, consider extenuating circumstances and allow a student to discontinue lessons without penalty or further financial obligation.
Withdrawals & Refunds:
No adjustment of charges or refunds will be made in the case of withdrawal after the semester begins. A student should not register for lessons or classes if he/she believes there may be any scheduling conflicts. Failure to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal. Prolonged illness or moving away from the Birmingham metropolitan area are the only considerations for tuition refunds and adjustments.
How to Register:
There are two ways for you to enroll in the FBCT Conservatory:
1. Register online. Submit an online registration form.
2. Register by phone. Call 205-228-1025.
*Registration is not complete until a tuition payment has been received. Submit payment online here.
Making a Payment:
To make tuition payment, you have the option to either pay online, through the Online Contributions page or pay by using cash or check. If paying online, simply enter the required tuition amount as your “donation” during the contribution payment process. Type the words “Conservatory Tuition for (Student’s Name)” in the Designated Contribution Name box. If paying by check, please make Checks Payable to: First Baptist Church Trussville or FBCT and include the student’s name on the check. Bring it to the Church office or mail it to: The Conservatory at FBC Trussville, P.O. Box 27, Trussville, AL 35173.
To take advantage of the monthly tuition payment option download, complete, and return the Conservatory Credit Card Agreement.
What’s Offered?
For a full listing of our classes offered, click here.
For tuition costs for the Dance & Acting programs, click here.
