General Policies

Fall and spring semesters are 14 weeks long (or otherwise stated). Students sign-up for the entire semester or number of weeks.

Students will be enrolled only after full payment is received. Tuition may be paid with check, cash, money order, or credit card (using the Planning Center Registrations system).

Fall registration is held during the month of August, spring registration during the month of November, and summer registration is held in the month of April. Online registration is available by completing the required registrations and submitting payment with a credit card. Registration is also available in person in Room 208 of Presser Hall on the UMHB campus. The Conservatory Office is open during the fall and spring from 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday. Summer hours are 8 am - 4 pm, Monday - Friday.

There is a 10% discount on tuition for private instruction. There are no discounts for Teeny Tykes & Tunes or TMEA & TCDA Audition Coaching.

The Conservatory observes a NO MAKE-UP POLICY for student absences. Please notify the Conservatory Office by calling (254) 295-4686 if a lesson or class will be missed so that we may notify the instructor.

Students will receive make-ups for lessons or classes cancelled due to teacher absences or weather-related closings.

Each student who registers for lessons will be assigned a lesson time for the semester. Termination of lessons/classes/ensembles is appropriate only at the end of the semester or at the discretion of the Conservatory Director. There are no refunds except under extreme circumstance.

At least two solo recital dates are offered each semester. Students are encouraged (but not required) to perform. Students who perform in a Conservatory recital or concert are required to remain for the entire recital or concert out of respect for all of the performers. It is our desire that our students not only learn outstanding performance skills, but also proper audience etiquette.

Summer students will be enrolled for the entire camp or for four or seven private lessons. Individual instructors should be contacted regarding private lesson schedule. Summer camps MUST have at least 60% enrollment to avoid cancellation.

Tuition and fees are due prior to the beginning of the semester. All camp tuition and fees must be paid with check, cash, money order, or credit card prior to the first day of camp. Tuition for private lessons may be paid with check, cash or money order, or credit card.

Summer registration is held in the month of April or by the camp registration deadline. Online registration is available by completing the required registrations and submitting payment with a credit card. Contact the instructor about starting date.

The Conservatory observes a NO MAKE-UP POLICY for student absences. Please notify the Conservatory Office by calling (254) 295-4686 if a lesson, class, or camp will be missed so that we may notify the instructor.

Students will receive make-ups for lessons or classes cancelled due to teacher absences or weather-related closings. Closing announcements will be recorded on the Conservatory's answering machine.

Each student who registers for lessons, classes, and/or camps will be assigned a time for the summer. Termination of lessons, classes, and/or camps is appropriate only at the end of the session or at the discretion of the Conservatory Director. NO REFUNDS except for extreme circumstances.