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How do I enroll? I am a new student?

New students may register online or may call the Registrar, Nancy Brace at 303 665-0599 x100 or e-mail her at brace@comusic.org for counseling and a teacher referral prior to registering. Click here to register online.

How do I enroll? I am a returning student.

Click here to be linked to information on how to enroll.

How do I get a catalog?

Click here to view the RMCMA catalog online, or fill out the form below to have a catalog mailed to you.

Form Instructions:
Please fill out this form to have a current catalog mailed to you.

Fields marked with an "*" are required items.
Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
What are the policies & procedures for individual lessons?

Click here to be linked to the Policies & Procedures webpage.

What are the policies & procedures for group lessons?

Because the price of a group class is determined by the number of people in the class, students in a group lesson are responsible for the entire tuition amount, even if they drop.  There are no refunds. There are no makeups for group lessons unless the teacher cancels. 

Who are your teachers?

RMCMA instructors are a diverse group of skilled, dedicated individuals who are experienced musician-teachers in the Boulder-Denver area, and who share a strong belief in the pure, necessary joy of making music.

Members of our talented faculty often perform individually or in groups for hire (weddings, parties, receptions, concerts, & other special occasions). For referral information, call our office: 303-665-0599. We also have faculty CDs available for listening and purchase.

Click here for a complete list of faculty members.  When you are on the Faculty webpage you can click on individual faculty members for biographical information.

How do I know which teacher is best for me or my child?

Consult with the Registrar.  She will help you pick the best fit for your student.  New students have the first three lessons to make sure it is a good fit.

Do the teachers come to my home?

No, all of our lessons are taught here at the school in Lafayette.

Why do I pay a registration fee?

An annual non-refundable registration fee of $25 for an individual or $40 for a family applies for all lessons and classes. The fee enables us to give the best customer service possible.

How do I know what lesson slots are available?

You may call 303 665-0599 x100, email, brace@comusic.org, or drop by the office.  Call ahead to make an appointment. 

Do you offer financial assistance?

Yes.  Need-based assistance is available. You may call 303 665-0599 x100, email, brace@comusic.org, or drop by the office.  Call ahead to make an appointment. 

How do I qualify for financial assistance?

You may call 303 665-0599 x100, email, brace@comusic.org, or drop by the office.  Call ahead to make an appointment with Registrar, Nancy Brace or Office Manager, Nora-Ellen Long.

What happens if I miss a lesson?

Regular attendance is expected and is fundamental to student progress. Frequent absences, tardiness, demonstrated lack of interest or behavioral issues are grounds for student dismissal. For individual lesson students, one make-up lesson per term (two total per academic year) is allowed for excused, advance-notice student absences ( i.e. illness, school function, religious observance, etc.). It is expected that students will notify their teachers (24-hour notice unless emergency) of absences. (Note: as a courtesy to instructors & other students, please stay home if ill!). No other student absences will be rescheduled, credited, or refunded, and the student will be charged for the missed lessons. Two weeks are reserved for make-up lessons at the end of the school year(although some teachers will do make-ups within the terms, depending upon schedule/space availability). Teachers are required to make up to two attempts to schedule a make-up lesson. If a student misses a scheduled make-up lesson, it is considered unexcused, and is not credited to the student's account. Lessons that cannot be made up by the close of the make-up weeks will be credited to the student's account* Student credits not used within one year will be cleared and not refunded.
[*credits not applicable to student-initiated absences for tuition-assisted students.]

 With the exception of Music Together, there are no make-ups for student absences in group classes.
 

What if my teacher misses a lesson?

All lessons cancelled by instructors will either be rescheduled, credited into the next term, or refunded.

What do I need to pay before the first class?

Students must either pay in full or set up a payment plan with the office before instruction can begin.  If you are a new student, you can pay for the first three lessons and the registration fee.

What if I decide this is not for me?

New individual lesson students have the first three lessons to either change instructors or drop instruction.  Once a fourth lesson is taken, the student has committed for the remainder of the term.

For group lessons, because the group is dependent upon ALL its members, no absences will be credited or refunded.

How do I pay my bill?

Payments may be made by cash, check made out to "RMCMA", Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.  You may set up a plan with the office to have a payment made automatically every month.  Payments may be made in the office (office hours M-F 10am - 6pm), or sent by mail to: RMCMA, 200 Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO  80026.

I have a balance, when do I have to pay it?

All payments must be made in full by the end of the term and before you may enroll for any classes the next term.

When do I have to enroll for the coming term?

In order to keep the same day/time, continuing lesson students must register and make partial payments or set up a payment plan by the following deadlines:

December 9, 2011 for Winter/Spring 2011/12
May 4, 2011 for Summer Term 2012
June 1 for Fall Term 2012

Students registering in the Fall term are automatically enrolled for Winter/Spring term with opt out ability in December.

What if I want to skip a term?

You may lose your spot.  Please consult with the Registrar.

May I keep my same day and time for my lesson?

Availability of a specific day and time depends on a number of factors.  Please consult with the Registrar.

What are the dates of the term?

Fall 2011: September 7-December 17
CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break Nov. 23-26
CLOSED for Winter Break Dec. 19-Jan 1



Winter/Spring 2011/12: January 2-May 26
CLOSED for Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 16
CLOSED for Presidents' Day, Feb. 20



CLOSED for Spring Break Mar. 26-31
CLOSED for Memorial Day, May 28
Make-up Lesson Weeks: May 29-June 9

Summer Term 2012: June 18- July 28
 

Are there any holiday closures?

For the 2011-12 academic year, no instruction will be scheduled for Thanksgiving break (Nov. 23-26),winter break (Dec. 19-Jan.1), observed Monday holidays (Jan 16, MLK Day, Feb 20, Presidents' Day, May 28, Memorial Day) and spring break (Mar. 26-31).



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