INDIVIDUAL LESSONS IN MUSIC, ACTING
AND DANCE THERAPY

PAC offers two sixteen-week semesters of private instruction during the school year
and flexible, "a la carte" summer sessions. PAC faculty are highly trained, most with graduate degrees in their specialized field. Registration for private lessons is ongoing throughout the year. Lessons are
offered in piano, violin, viola, guitar, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, bassoon, oboe and voice
and - NEW for 2007! - acting. Private lessons are also available in Dance Therapy (call for separate rates and schedule.) Don't see an instrument listed that you'd like to learn? Give us a call!
Fall 2007 private lessons begin September 17th.

2007-2008 SCHEDULE AND RATES
The schedule below refers to our full sixteen-week session for the school year
(Monday lessons are 14 weeks for the fall session and 15 weeks for winter/spring.)
Fees are prorated for students taking Monday lessons and for those beginning after the start of the session. Beginning in Fall 2007, PAC will be instituting an annual registration fee of $25 per student;
$50 maximum per family. (We no longer offer memberships.)

Fall 2007 session: September 17 - January 18; make-ups Jan 22 - February 1
Winter 2008 session: February 4 - June 6; make-ups June 7-18

30 minute lessons = $480
45 minute lessons = $650
60 minute lessons = $800

REGISTRATION

Call the PAC office at 508-875-5554 to register for private lessons. New students are encouraged to meet the teacher at a Free Lesson Day or sign up for a 30-minute consult ($30) before committing to the semester. We will put you in touch with the teacher to arrange a time for a consultation or a regular weekly lesson time before you have to commit to registering for the full session.

PAC CLASS AND LESSON POLICIES 2007-2008

Private Lessons: New students are encouraged to meet the teacher at a Free Lesson Day or sign up for a 30-minute consult ($30) before committing to the semester.

Tuition and Fees: Annual registration fee of $25 per student or $50 maximum per family is due with registration for classes, productions, summer workshops or private lessons. (Activities for which tuition is under $100 do not require a registration fee.) Payment in full or 50% plus $15 payment plan fee must be received with registration form before the start of the first lesson. Early bird registration: save $25 if fall semester private lesson tuition is paid in full by September 1st. Save $10 per class if fall class tuition is paid in full by September 9. Overdue accounts will be subject to a $15 late fee; $25 fee for returned checks. Need-based scholarships are available. Call the office to inquire.

Refunds: PAC will offer refunds to full-term students (16 lessons) for lessons paid in full only with written notice before the third lesson of the semester, and limited to 80% of the unused tuition. PAC regrets that there are no refunds for group classes or registration fees.

Class Cancellations: PAC reserves the right to change, combine or cancel courses and times according to enrollment. PAC will cancel classes in accordance with Framingham Public Schools in weather-related emergencies. In the event of inclement weather, please check the PAC website or voicemail for updated information.

Missed Lessons or Classes: A teacher’s absence from a private lesson or class will be made up at the end of the semester, during the designated make-up period. In case of student cancellation, teachers must be contacted directly (not through the PAC office) no later than 24 hours in advance. Failure to give minimum notice or no notice will result in forfeiture of the lesson. Group classes may be made up in accordance with availability and permission of the instructor. Tuition credits will be given for long-term illness or injury when a student presents a physician’s note. Any PAC class or lesson credits must be used within 6 months of the date issued.

Student Drop Off & Pick Up: Students are expected to be prepared for classes or lessons at the scheduled time. Parents are responsible for escorting students to and from classes and lessons, and are required to stay with the student until the class/lesson begins, and to pick up the student immediately after the class/lesson ends. PAC faculty and staff are not responsible for children left unattended before or after lessons or classes.

Injury and Limitations of Liability: PAC and its faculty are not liable for personal injuries or loss of or damage to personal property. Since some classes involve physical activity, injuries may occur. Each student may decline to participate in any activity that may be harmful and is responsible for informing the instructor of any physical limitations which prevent full participation in class.

Student Code of Conduct: Students are expected to arrive for lessons and/or class on time and prepared to participate. Students who behave in a manner that is disruptive or distracting to the class will be asked to sit out. Students exhibiting dangerous or destructive behavior will be removed from class and a parent will be notified.

Release of Image: It is understood that participants in PAC programs give their full permission to have their photograph (or photographs of their children) taken during activities and used solely for publicity purposes by PAC. Participants consent to the use of their name, image or voice, or those of their children, in any publicity contracted or used by PAC unless otherwise specified.