We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any program or activity due to inclement weather or low enrollment. A service fee will be applied to all refunds and withdrawals with the exception of those requested due to program cancellation or medical/illness.

WAIVER

In consideration of my [and/or my child(s)] participation in this activity, I (we) will follow the rules and regulations set by Music Center of the Northwest. Parent or guardian must sign for anyone age 18 and under.

Group Class & Ensemble Policies

Classes, ensembles, and workshops take place throughout the year and rates vary depending on their length and duration. Fees are due in full at the time of registration. Students who withdraw from a class or ensemble, one week or more before the first class, will receive a full refund, before the second class, 50%. No refunds will be given after the second meeting. Students withdrawing from workshops by the registration deadline will receive a full refund. No refunds will be made after the registration deadline, and all refunds are subject to a $15 drop fee. If a class is canceled by Music Center, students will receive a full refund.

Individual Music Lessons

Tuition is for enrollment, not just attendance at lessons. When you register for lessons at Music Center of the Northwest, the lesson time agreed upon by teacher and student/parent is a mutual commitment. It is a contract stating that you have reserved your teacher’s time at that specific time period each week. Students gain the highest benefits from their lessons when they attend each lesson. The academic year runs from September through June and includes a total of 38 lessons. Payment plan options are available. Tuition for lessons is prorated for those who start mid-year. The summer months (July & August) offer more flexibility. Students may sign up for a predetermined number of lessons at the regular lesson rate. An annual non-refundable registration fee of $75 is charged for students (per family) participating in private lessons.

Attendance, Absences and Make-ups
No credits or refunds will be given for student absences. Students are charged for all lessons they schedule with the teacher, including those missed due to student absence (vacation, field trips, school music obligations, sports, illness, etc.). Rescheduling may be possible but is NOT guaranteed and is subject to teacher availability. If you must miss a lesson (especially for illness) you should stay in contact with your teacher for additional assignments or practice ideas. Any lesson missed due to teacher absence will be made up. Make-up lessons must be cancelled with 48-hours advance notice to the office and your instructor to receive a reschedule.

Discontinuing Lessons

If it is necessary for a student to withdraw, students/parents should pick up a Withdrawal Form at the office, fill it out, get the teacher's signature, and return it to the office. This must be done one month in advance of withdrawal in order to receive any refund for the remainder of the year (or to stop the automatic withdrawals). No refunds will be given for those students withdrawing from lessons during the last four weeks of the year. Verbal notification of intent to withdraw is not acceptable.

Inclement Weather & Acts of God

We are committed to remaining open whenever possible, but the safety of our students and staff is our foremost concern. Music Center of the Northwest will typically follow the emergency closure procedures of Seattle Public Schools. In the event that the school is closed, a message will be posted on the website at musiccenternw.org and on the Music Center voicemail. Teachers will make every effort to make up private lessons that are cancelled due to inclement weather or acts of god. In the event a group class/ensemble is cancelled due to Music Center closure for inclement weather, acts of god, or other such reasons, rescheduling may occur but is not guaranteed. Refunds are not given for cancelled group/ensemble classes.

Photographs and Recordings

Music Center of the Northwest uses photographs and recordings of school sponsored functions involving students in its publications, brochures, and website. If you prefer not to be included, please notify the office with a written notice. Verbal notices are not accepted.

Personal Liability

By agreeing to participate at Music Center all participants hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless Music Center and it’s employees with respect to any injury, disability or damage to personal or property to the fullest extent permitted by law. Music Center does not assume liability for personal property, including musical instruments used in lessons, classes, ensembles, workshops or other school sponsored activities.