September – May  (9 months)

• Tuition is billed monthly

• 9 payments are made throughout the season

• Payments are processed from August–April

• Tuition is charged on the 25th of each month

• Summer lessons and workshops are optional and offered separately

• Registration Fee

  $50 per season (September–May)
  

The Band Program is designed for students seeking a more immersive music experience through regular rehearsals, collaboration, creative development, and live performances.

Band Program tuition reflects not only private instruction, but also collaborative rehearsal time, performance preparation, and stage experience throughout the season.

ArtLab J Youth Band – $295/month

Full Weekly Band Experience & Performance Training

Recommended for students ready for consistent band participation and performance training.

Includes:

• Weekly 30-minute Private Lesson, 30 times during the season (Tuesday-Thursday 5:30-8:30 pm)

• Weekly 90-minute Ensemble

  (Friday 5:30-7:00 pm)

Performances Included

Band Program students will have multiple performance opportunities throughout the season.

Included performances:

• Winter Concert

• Final Band Showcase with ABC Band

• Spring Concert
  (Featuring Dance · Music · Art collaborations across ArtLab J programs)

Additional community performances and collaborations may also be offered throughout the year.

Students may also have opportunities to participate in:

• Community outreach performances

• ArtLab J nonprofit fundraising events

• Collaborative arts events and special showcases

Eligible activities may qualify for documented volunteer service hours.

Student Portfolio & Documentation

Each student builds a personal scrapbook/portfolio documenting:

• Musical growth

• Performances

• Rehearsals

• Creative projects

• Leadership experiences

This portfolio may support:

• School records

• Arts resumes

• College applications

• Scholarship opportunities

Volunteer Hours & Certification

Eligible performances and outreach activities may qualify for:

• Documented volunteer hours

• Official certificates of participation and community service

These experiences help students develop leadership, responsibility, and community engagement.

Lesson Duration

Tryout (2 Lessons)

$75/30 min, $112/45 min, $150/60 min

Monthly Tuition

$36/30 min, per class

$54/45 min, per class

$70/60 min, per class

• Weekly recurring schedule

• Monthly tuition based on the number of lessons per month

Private Lessons

• Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to qualify for a makeup lesson.

• Lessons canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice or missed without notice are not eligible for makeup lessons or refunds.

• Makeup lessons must be scheduled within 30 days of the missed lesson and are subject to teacher availability.

• Each student may receive up to 2 makeup lessons per semester.

• Makeup lessons may not be rescheduled more than once.

• If a teacher cancels a lesson, a makeup lesson will always be provided.

• Repeated no-shows or late cancellations may result in the loss of the student’s reserved lesson time.

Ensemble

• Due to the collaborative nature of ensemble preparation and group scheduling, missed ensembles are not eligible for makeup lessons, refunds, or credits.

• Consistent attendance is important not only for individual growth, but also for the overall quality of the group’s rehearsals and performances.

• Repeated absences may affect performance participation, role assignments, solo opportunities, or placement within the program.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a respectful, organized, and consistent learning environment for all students.