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How to Enroll
Complete the application form and enclose a $15 non-refundable application fee made out to San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Please return all materials to the Preparatory Division office. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition or interview. Early Childhood classes do not require any further audition or interview.
Preparatory Division Application Form (pdf)
Entrance Auditions and Placement Tests
Applicants for private lessons must audition before acceptance into the program. Students should be prepared to play two contrasting pieces demonstrating their current level of proficiency. Applicants must complete a placement exam for musicianship. Auditions are required for participation in chamber music or chamber orchestra. Auditions and placement exams will be held August 28 and 29. For more information, contact the Preparatory Division office at 415.503.6229, or prexta@sfcm.edu.
Tuition and Fees
The Conservatory strives to maintain reasonable tuition fees. Payment must be received before the start of lessons or classes. If unable to complete tuition payment before lessons begin, you must arrange a deferred payment plan by contacting the Conservatory's business office at 415.503.6235.
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FEES
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Application fee
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$15
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(non-refundable)
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Registration fee
(per semester)
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$25
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(non-refundable)
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$10
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for each additional child
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Library Deposit
(one time only)
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$25
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(refundable)
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TUITION
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Private Lessons
(1 hour once a week)
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$1,500
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per semester*
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* Select faculty members require different tuition rates. Please contact the Prep office for more information
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CLASSES |
CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM* |
NON-
CERTIFICATE
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Dalcroze-Eurhythmics
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n/a
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$415
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First Steps at the Keyboard
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n/a
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$440
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Musicianship
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$675
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$840
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Chamber Music
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$675
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$675
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Chamber Orchestra
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$455
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$455
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Composition Seminar
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$835
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$835
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Musicianship & Chamber Music |
$970
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$1060
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Musicianship & Composition
Seminar |
$970
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$1075
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* For billing purposes, Certificate program rates apply to students who are
enrolled in private lessons and musicianship.
Scholarships
Scholarships are based on talent and demonstrated financial need. Awards are assigned during the summer for the next academic year. Scholarship applications are available in the Preparatory Division office. The deadline for scholarship applications is July 1, 2009; limited financial aid may be offered after the deadline depending upon availability.
Scholarship Application (pdf)
Library Policy
A $25.00 refundable library deposit is required of all new students. This fee is not applicable to to Early Childhood students, who are not eligible for library cards. Library cards are available upon request once the student tuition has been paid. You may request your library card from the library desk. Please allow up to two weeks to receive the card.
Make-Up Policy
The Preparatory Division does not provide make-ups for classes or lessons missed by students. If instructors cancel a class or lesson, a make-up session will be scheduled.
Refund Policy
Lessons: Intention to withdraw must be submitted in writing. If notice is received on or before October 11, 2009 (for fall term) or February 23, 2010 (for spring term), one-half of the tuition amount will be refunded. No refunds will be made after these dates.
Classes: Students who submit notice in writing before the second class meeting will receive a tuition refund less the non-refundable application and registration fees. No refunds will be made after the second class meeting.
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