Financial Aid (need-based)

If you would like to apply for financial aid, please submit the Scholarship Application Form which is located on the STEP website under the Member tab.

Donation for Alan Scott Arbus Memorial Scholarship Fund

Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. STEP is a chapter of Suzuki Music Association of California, a 501c3 organization. To donate in increments of $10.00, please select a quantity in the section below. Thank you for your support!

Photo and Video Release for Minors 

During practice sessions and events, your child may be included in candid photographs or videos. Pictures or video of your child may be used in informational or promotional materials, including our website.

NO names or other personal information will ever be used!

For valuable consideration I hereby give to the Suzuki Music Association of California (SMAC) and all of its branches and chapters, the absolute and irrevocable right and permission with respect to the photographs or videos that have been given to SMAC or taken by SMAC’s representatives of my minor child in which she/he may be included with others: To use, re-use, publish and re-publish the same in whole or in part, separately or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium now or hereafter known, and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) illustration, promotion, advertising and trade. I hereby release and discharge SMAC from all and any claims and demands ensuing from or in connection with the use of the photographs or videos, including any and all claims for libel and invasion of privacy. This authorization and release shall inure to the benefit of the legal representatives, licensees and assigns of SMAC as well as the person(s) for whom SMAC took the photographs or provided them. It shall stay in effect until SMAC receives written notice that permission has been withdrawn. I have read the foregoing and fully understand the contents hereof. I represent that I am the [parent/guardian] of the minor I am registering in a SMAC event. For value received, I hereby consent to the foregoing on his/her behalf.

Liability Waiver

I am fully aware that participation in this event may result in risk of personal injury or harm to me or my child. I hereby agree to waive all claims against the Suzuki Music Association of California, for damage to property or injury or death to personas arising out of the participation in this event. I voluntarily forever indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Suzuki Music Association of California, its officers, agents, representatives, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims of liability, loss or damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, whether director or consequential, on account of any loss, injury, death, or damage to any persons or property arising in any way out of your participation in this event, unless they arise solely out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of SMAC. For the purposes of this agreement, liability means all claims, demands, losses, causes of action, suits, or judgements of any and every kind that I, my child or children, or our respective heirs, guardians, relatives, executors, administrators or assignees may have against SMAC because of any death, personal injury or illness, or because of any loss or damage to property including musical instruments that occurs during participation that results from any cause other than negligence. This indemnification and hold harmless agreement shall include indemnity against all costs (including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and court costs), expenses and liabilities incurred in or in connection with any such claim or proceeding brought thereon and in defense thereof. I have read and understand this release, indemnification and hold harmless form. I voluntarily agree to it by electronically submitting the registration form and hereby give permission to the Suzuki Music Association of California for emergency transportation and/or treatment in the event of illness or injury. I hereby accept responsibility for the payment of any emergency transportation and/or treatment. I further certify that my child is in good physical condition and has no medical or physical conditions that would restrict his/her participation in this activity or program.