Information and Policies
- How to Enroll
- Tuition and Fees
- Payment
- Attendance and Make-ups
- Financial Aid
- Withdrawals and Refunds
- Class Cancellations
How to Enroll
Complete the application form and enclose the tuition and registration fees. Completed financial aid applications may be submitted in lieu of tuition fees at the time of registration.
Applicants for the John Adams Young Composers program should also submit an original notated musical composition.
Please address all materials to the Crowden Center for Music in the Community (CCMC), 1475 Rose Street, Berkeley CA 94702 or fax 510.559.6940. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition or interview if necessary. (Pre-instrument classes do not require any further audition or interview.)
Tuition and Fees
All fees and tuition for an entire session must be paid prior to the first lesson or class. Special payment plans may be arranged directly with the director of CCMC and must be agreed upon in writing. Students enrolled in the CCMC private lesson program receive a 25% tuition discount for chamber ensembles and musicianship classes.
Payment
Tuition and fees may be paid by Visa, Mastercard, cash, check, or money order, payable to CCMC, 1475 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA, 94702. A $25 fee will be charged for any non-negotiable check presented. CCMC reserves the right to refuse personal checks from students who have previously paid with non-negotiable items, or to refuse enrollment to students whose accounts are not in good standing.
Attendance and Make-Ups
CCMC does not provide make-ups for classes or lessons missed by students. No refunds are granted for absence from lessons. If an instructor cancels a class or lesson, the instructor must schedule a make-up session during the semester.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is awarded on an annual basis, based on merit, commitment, and demonstrated financial need. Applications are available here or in the CCMC office. The deadline for 2008-2009 scholarship applications is August 15, 2008.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Intention to withdraw from lessons or classes must be submitted in writing to CCMC. Informing an instructor of a decision to withdraw from a class, stopping or withholding payment, or not attending classes, does not constitute withdrawal. Students who withdraw from lessons may not re-enroll for lessons until the following academic year. Refunds will be issued according the following schedule:
- Lessons: Students must submit a written statement to the CCMC office two weeks prior to the intended date of withdrawal. Tuition for the remaining lessons after the two week period will be refunded. If a student wishes to withdraw immediately, the cost of two lessons will be deducted from the refund amount.
- Classes: Students who submit notice in writing by the second class meeting will receive a refund less the registration fee and the cost of one class. No refunds will be made after the second class meeting.
Class Cancellations
All Crowden Center for Music in the Community courses are offered subject to minimum enrollment requirements. Courses may be canceled at the discretion of the CCMC director if enrollment is deemed insufficient.
Questions? Call CCMC at 510.559.2941, or send us an email!