Policies

Attendance

Classes: Enrollment in Columbus Music and Art Academy is for a school year. Each student is expected to remain active and committed to the program for the entire school year. Students of Columbus Music and Art Academy must demonstrate a sense of commitment by punctual attendance of classes.
Choir rehearsals: A member of the Choir may be excused for legitimate conflicts by reporting to the Choir Director prior to the start of the rehearsal. Dress rehearsals before any concert are mandatory. An absence from a dress rehearsal, for any reason, may result in the chorister not singing the corresponding concert.
Choir performances: Attendance is required at all scheduled performances. At the beginning of the performance season Choristers must submit a written schedule of conflicts, if any, to the Choir Director. In addition, last-minute conflicts should be reported by email or calling to the Choir Director. Prior to each event, Choristers will receive information by email containing details of the event, such as call times, uniform dress and directions.

Class trial: New students are welcome to try a class before enrolling. The trial is free if the student decides not to register for the remainder of the year. Otherwise, the cost of the trial class is included in the tuition.
Registration form: All students need to fill out the registration form and mail it with a nonrefundable $100 deposit to Columbus Music and Art Academy before the first class or bring to the first class and turn in to the teacher.

Tuition: All classes are tuition-based programs. The cost of classes is from $350-470 per year. The tuition is prorated for students who enroll after the beginning of the school year.
Registration fee: A one time registration fee of $20 is added to tuition for all new students.
Late payment fee: A $20 late charge will be added if payment is not made by the due date.
Returned check fee: A $25 charge will be applied to all returned checks.
Other fees: Additional fees may be imposed for choir tours, uniforms, and special events.

Financial need scholarship: Students eligible for free or reduced lunch at school receive 20% discount off the choir tuition.
Merit-based scholarship: High-school members of the Chamber Choir may receive partial merit-based scholarships at discretion of the choir director.
Second class discount: Students who register for choir and an art class receive a 10% discount off choir tuition.
Sibling's discount: The second child receives a 10% discount for all classes except music theory. Additional children receive a 50% discount for all classes except music theory.
Referral credit: Students receive a $25 credit towards tuition for each referral that results in enrollment of a new student for the whole year.

Prorated tuition refunds will be given only to students who quit the academy due to documented health problems or move outside Central Ohio.