Registration
To register at CMS, please call our office at 603-881-7030 to determine the availability of music faculty and lesson times. Once availability has been confirmed, please complete a registration form and send it together with your payment to 5 Pine Street Extension, Mill Annex #6, Nashua, NH 03060.
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and material costs for the individual programs are provided in the program section. In addition to these costs, an annual registration fee is required which is $25 per individual or $40 per family.
Payment Policy
Tuition fees are due in full by first class and payable by check or credit card unless arrangements are made to pay by installment. Those choosing to pay by installment will incur a $25 payment plan fee but will be able to make payments in four monthly installments. The registration, payment plan fee and any materials fees are due with the first payment. All students participating in the payment plan must sign an agreement acknowledging their commitment to the entire semester. Payment plan forms can be found on our website or at the school. Any student who has complied with the above policy will not be allowed to participate in lessons or classes.
Family Discount
If one family member registers for Private Lessons, Festivals or Harmony Road® at NCMS an immediate family member can receive a 5% discount on Private Lessons, Ensembles or Harmony Road®. Sorry the discount is not applicable to Festivals
FINANCIAL AID
NCMS recognizes the importance of continuing music education in times of financial need. NCMS is pleased to be able to provide this opportunity to our students. Our scholarship program is primarily funded through the generosity of private, tax deductible donations. This year we are fortunate to have received funding from the Smyth Foundation and the City of Nashua. If you have the ability to help, please consider making a contribution. If you would like to apply for financial aid, please call the NCMS office and we will provide you with the application materials. Applications must be received a minimum of week prior to start of classes. A copy of the financial aid form can be found here.
Withdrawal/Refund Policy
NCMS always seeks to make an appropriate match between instructor and students taking private lessons; thus we do offer refunds within the first three weeks of a semester. A request for refund should be addressed to the Executive Director and must be received in writing before the fourth week of the term. Refunds for tuition will be given less a 20% service charge.
Refunds are not given for ensembles unless the course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or if the Music School or teacher determines that the student has been inappropriately placed. Refunds are not given for classes missed by a student. Any lesson, class or ensemble missed by the teacher will be made up.
NOTE REGARDING SUMMER SEMESTER: No refunds will be issued unless a program has been canceled due to insufficient enrollment, or the student’s spot in the program can be filled.
Makeup Policy
A private student may make up one EXCUSED absence per semester. An absence is excused if the teacher and/or
office is given notice at least one day prior to the lesson. Additional student absences will not be rescheduled or credited.
All rescheduling is arranged between the student and teacher. If a student misses a make-up lesson, there is no
refund/credit and no additional make-up. No refunds, credits or make-ups are given for individual absences in a class or
ensemble. Our schedule is based on the Nashua School district schedule. We can not offer additional make-ups to students
from other areas who take vacations while NCMS is in session. Any lesson, class or ensemble missed by the teacher will be
made up.
NOTE: No make-ups or refunds are given in the summer semester. Please plan your summer lessons carefully.
Photography
We occasionally photograph students for promotional purposes. Please advise the music school staff if you do not wish to be photographed.
Inclement Weather Policy
Cancellation of classes or lessons due to weather will be announced on WMUR channel 9 in NH. This same information can also be found on the WMUR website www.wmur.com.
Behavior Policy
While attending lessons or classes at NCMS it is expected that students and those accompanying them will behave in an appropriate manner. Any individual who disrupts the peace or causes any damages to property will be asked to leave at the discretion of the senior staff member present. They will be permitted to return to the facilities will be determined by the Executive Director. No refund will be given if the person is not permitted to return.
