Fees

Annual membership in the Delta Community Music Fees

Annual membership in the Delta Community Music School Society is $10.00 for adults (19+). One membership = one vote. Children under 19 are included in a Family Membership, represented by one adult parent/guardian. Family memberships are also $10.00/year (one vote per Family Membership). Membership is in effect from July 1 to June 30. Membership is forfeited upon withdrawal from lessons unless otherwise requested. Annual registration fees are $60 for adult individuals and the first member of a family. The second family member pays a $25 registration fee. No registration fee is charged for subsequent family members. Registration fees are annual (Sept 1 - June 30) and are non-refundable. At the time of enrollment, we require a deposit of $250 calculated as: $10 membership fee plus $60 registration fee for the first student (the second student pays a $25 registration fee, the third and subsequent students pay a $0 registration fee) plus $180 towards tuition for enrollment in the first class. Subsequent classes require a $250 tuition deposit per class. Lessons will not commence until payment is received. Our tuition rates for private lessons effective September 1st 2025 are as follows: - 30 minute lesson = $37.55 - 45 minute lesson = $55.20 - 60 minute lesson = $70.60 - 90 minute lesson = $108.20. Tuition fees paid by cash, cheque, credit card or E-transfer must be paid in advance for the semester. Fees are pro-rated for students that enroll in lessons after the semester has started. Tuition is also pro-rated depending on which day of the week statutory holidays take place (please see: Scheduled School Closures). We offer the following payment options: One payment in full either online through the customer portal by credit card, E-transfer, or by cash or cheque dropped off at the school before lessons start. Three payments either online through the customer portal by credit card, E-transfer or by cash or cheque dropped off at the school. After paying the enrollment deposit (which includes: the membership fee, the registration fee(s), and the tuition fee(s) deposit) the remaining tuition is paid in two equal installments on Sep 1st and Jan 1st. Ten payments either online through the customer portal by credit card, E-transfer, or by cash or cheque dropped off at the school. After paying the enrollment deposit (which includes: the membership fee, the registration fee(s), and the tuition fee(s) deposit) the remaining tuition is divided into nine equal installments due the first of each month from Sep 1st through May 1st Please note: the tuition fee(s) part of the enrollment deposit does not replace September's tuition. The tuition deposit covers the final lessons of the semester, not the first lessons. Cheques are to be made payable to: "Delta Community Music School" or "DCMS" and are due and payable upon receipt of an invoice or upon receipt of an email indicating that the customer's account has payments that are due. PAYMENT OF THE ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SCHOOL BEFORE THE SPOT WILL BE HELD FOR THE STUDENT. IF THE SEMESTER HAS STARTED, THE ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SCHOOL BEFORE THE STUDENT ATTENDS THEIR FIRST CLASS.

Cancellations/Late Payments / Arrears

Late payments may result in the suspension of lessons. ALL NSF CHEQUES WILL BE CHARGED A $35.00 HANDLING FEE. Declined Credit Cards and late E-transfer payments not paid within 48 hours will be charged a $5.00 handling fee. Enrolment is only accepted from those returning students whose fees and accounts are paid up to date and are in good standing. Any arrears must be paid in full before subsequent enrolment is accepted.

      i.        Student Initiated Cancellations:
Please note that lessons cancelled by the student may not be made up. Make up lesson policy is at the sole discretion of the instructor (see Make up Lessons below). Non-attendance of lessons does not constitute withdrawal.

     ii.        Group Lessons:
Due to the continuous nature of group lessons, missed lessons cannot be made up and withdrawal from classes cannot be refunded.

    iii.        Student Initiated Withdrawal or Instructor Change:
In the event of student withdrawal, or a student initiated change of instructor, 15 days' notice for weekly lessons must be given, 30 days for bi-weekly lessons (adjusted for Hallowe'en, Christmas, Easter, and Spring Breaks closures). This notice must be given whether or not the student attends these lessons. There will be no refund of fees for this period of notice. Registration fees are not refundable.

    iv.        Instructor Initiated Cancelled Lessons:
Most of our instructors are performing artists. This means there may be some disruption of the normal lesson times. The instructor will do everything possible to find a mutually agreeable time to make up any lessons they cancel due to illness or personal/professional commitments. In the event that a time convenient to both parties is not found, credits or refunds will be issued at the end of the term.

     v.        Make-up Lessons:
If lesson(s) are cancelled by the parent/student, it is at the sole discretion of the instructor whether or not to provide a make-up lesson. Instructors are under no obligation to do so. Parents/Students are highly encouraged to contact their instructor prior to enrolling in a class to discuss the instructor's make-up policy. The instructors are here for your lesson whether or not you are able to attend and we are therefore unable to issue refunds for any missed lessons. However, if the instructor cancels a lesson, you will either receive a make-up lesson or you will be refunded for that lesson at the end of the term.

Photos/videos/Online

Photographs or audio/video recordings may be taken during the course of events at the school, online, and during performances. Student performances may also be photographed or recorded for archival purposes and used for promotional purposes in fliers, posters, and advertisements in hard copy format or in electronic format in emails and postings on social media platforms by the Delta Community Music School. These photographs or recordings are the property of the Delta Community Music School. Individuals appearing in these photographs or recordings will not be compensated for their use and distribution. Online lessons and rehearsals cannot be shared by students to anyone via YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snap Chat or any other social media platform. They are for the use of DCMS students only. I understand that I will not reproduce, sell, share or distribute any recordings of DCMS lessons, rehearsals, recitals or performances. I understand that the music used is not the property of DCMS and is for educational purposes only and does not grant me a license or permission to use third party copyright materials including music. When conducting online classes, DCMS instructors shall use a real-time video application jointly agreed to by the instructor and student. The format of the class(es) shall be delivered as if in person at DCMS' facilities. If you do not want your child to be photographed or recorded please let the office know and we will make the Instructor and School administrators aware.

Scheduled School Closures

Our main program runs from September to June. There are several times during the year when the music school is closed. Students are not invoiced for these dates. Scheduled closures occur:

During the time the house is being transformed by the Corporation of Delta into a haunted house for the Fright Fest. This occurs the last few weeks of October depending on when Halloween falls The two week Christmas/New Year period Delta School District's Spring Break period All statutory holidays and the Easter weekend, including Easter Monday

Release of Liability

The School accepts no responsibility for personal injury occurring at any school activity (including transportation to and from the activity) nor for any damage to instruments or personal property, however caused. I hereby waive any claims to injury or loss to person or property during participation in classes and virtual/online classes, rehearsals, performances, or any other DCMS activities.

Member Participation

All members are encouraged to become actively involved in the school. There are many ways to volunteer. Feel free to contact the Office Administrator, Music Director or a Board Member for more information. We also encourage students to perform and their families and friends to attend the recitals.

Incidental/Additional Costs

Materials such as music books, metronome and instruments are chosen at the Instructor's discretion to match the level of the student's development, and should be supplied by the student or parent after consultation with the Instructor. There is no charge for participation in recitals or for the services of an accompanist at sanctioned school events. This does not include recitals put on privately by the instructor at the school.

 Minor Children

It is the parents’/guardians’ responsibility to accompany any minor child(ren) aged 12 and under to and from their class or lesson and to supervise them while on school premises. DCMS accepts no responsibility for personal injury to or the safety of the child(ren) outside of their class/lesson time. The parents’/guardians’ is responsible for damage to instruments/personal property/others caused by their child(ren).