Tuition for lessons is based on the following rates per week for 37 weeks in the academic year.

Lesson Length

30 Minute

45 Minute

60 Minute

$40.50$60.75$81.00
With the following exceptions
Senior Full-Time Faculty
(Lauree Christman and Linda Judiesch)
$41.50$62.25$83.00
Sonja Zeithamel, Director$42.00$63.00$84.00
String Bass$34.00$51.00$68.00
Preucil Preschool/Music TogetherN/AN/AN/A

Lessons

Lesson

Lesson Tuition

  • Lesson Program Placement Fee: $35.00 one-time fee
  • Annual Lesson Registration Fee:
    • $125.00 per student per year
    • $15.00 for students who start May 15 through summer session
    • $30.00 for adults
    • $105.00 for students from affiliated programs joining Preucil School groups
  • String/Piano Classes & Orchestra: * $175.00
  • PreTwinkle Violin (Jan.-April): $55.00
  • Flute Group Classes: * $65.00
  • Espressivo Strings: * $65.00
  • Ensemble con Brio: * $65.00
  • Cello Choir/Jr. Cello Choir: * $65.00
  • Theory/Improv Classes:* $50.00 available for Preucil School of Music students only

The total tuition, including any applicable fees as listed above, will be divided into equal monthly payments. The first and last (May) monthly payments are to be paid at the time of registration. The deposit payment is non-refundable for students who do not complete the academic year. Monthly payments are due the first of each month. There is a $15.00 late fee for payments received after the 10th of the month. No monthly statements are sent.

Fees for special programs

  • Suzuki Association of the Americas Approved Teacher Training: By arrangement
  • Single Lesson for non-Preucil students with the Director: $84.00/hour
  • Winter Chamber Program: $150* (10 weeks) OR $200* (14 weeks, advanced/Velay Certificate Program groups)
  • Summer Chamber Fest: $375* (early bird $350)
  • Velay Certificate Program: $100.00* Application Fee (grades 9-12)
    • Fees for the Velay Certificate Program are covered by a grant. The only cost for Preucil students enrolled in the program is the application fee. Students from the general public (grades 9-12) or adults may register for courses if class size allows for the following fees:
  1. Literature and Materials of Music: 26-week course beginning in September $185.00*
  2. Keyboard Class for string students: 26-week course beginning in September $150.00*
  3. Chamber Music: 14-week course beginning in January $200.00*
  • Extended Observation of the Preucil Program (not teacher-training related): $50.00/half day
  • Consultation Fee with the Administration: $76.00/hour *

* No refunds, credits, or make-ups will be given for these classes once the class is in progress.

Preschool

Preschool Fees

  • Preschool Placement Fee: $45.00
  • Annual Preschool Registration Fee: $50.00 per student per year/$15 for Summer start

Academic Program (September 2024–May 2025)

  • 5-Day AM Program: September 2024—May 2025
    • $615 monthly tuition—M-F 9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.
    • $1230 monthly tuition—M-F 9:00 A.M.—3:00 P.M.
  • 3-Day AM Program: September 2024—May 2025
    • $377 monthly tuition—M, W, F 9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.
    • $754 monthly tuition—M, W, F 9:00 A.M.—3:00 P.M.
  • 2-Day AM Program: September 2024—May 2025
    • $275 monthly tuition—T and Th 9:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.
    • $550 monthly tuition—T and Th 9:00 A.M.—3:00 P.M.

Music Together

Music Together® Fees

  • Music Together Annual Family Registration Fee: $25.00

Fall, Winter, Spring Sessions

  • $190 for 10-week session for first child $140 for 1 child under 7 months
  • $100 for additional siblings for any child over 7 months

Summer Session

    • $115 for 6-week session. $81.60 for the first addition sibling under 7 months
    • $65 for additional siblings

Schedule

    • Fall 2024: September 9–November 16
    • Winter 2025: January 6–March 15
    • Spring 2025: March 24–May 31
    • Summer 2025: June 9–July 19 (6 weeks)