VYOA Lesson Program 2024-2025

VYOA Lesson Program 2024-2025
Our lesson program is open to students who are interested in taking violin, viola, cello, double bass, bassoon, clarinet, oboe, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion.

The full-year program includes 28 lessons and 2 studio recitals:

$1260 – 30 minutes ($42/service)

$1560 – 45 minutes ($52/service)

$1860 – 60 minutes ($62/service)

Lessons begin the week of September 9th. Rates will be prorated to allow for rolling admissions. Please note: Financial aid is available to qualifying families.

Please Note: Make up lessons will be offered for no more than 2 absences (with at least 24 hours notice) per semester. Additional missed lessons will not be rescheduled.
Student information
Please indicate student's status*

Has participated in Lesson Program beforeNew student (no prior experience in Lesson Program/VYOA)
New students: how did you hear about the Lesson Program? (check all that apply)*

Family member(s) with VYOA experienceWind and Brass Night at VYOAMy private teacher recommended I participateMy school music teacher recommended I participateSchool visit by VYOA conductorSchool tour performance by VYOA ensemblePublic concert by VYOA ensembleRadio, TV or Newspaper ad/listingInternet searchOther (list below)
Other
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred First Name
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
County (Vermont only)
Home phone (or primary contact phone)*

Area CodePhone Number
Ethnicity*

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Race as per the US Census (check all that apply)*

African American/BlackAmerican Indian/Alaskan NativeAsian/Asian AmericanMiddle Eastern/North AfricanNative Hawaiian/Other Pacific IslanderWhite
Gender*
Preferred Pronouns*
Birthdate*

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Parent/Guardian information
Parent/Guardian 1
Parent/Guardian 1*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to student*
Is your address already entered in the student information section above?*

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Parent/Guardian 1 Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/guardian 1 email (for VYOA messages)*
Home phone (or primary contact phone)*

Area CodePhone Number
Work phone

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Cell phone

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Employer (optional)
Position/role (optional)
Parent/Guardian 2
Parent/Guardian 2

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Relationship to student
Mailing address same as Parent/Guardian 1?

YesNo
Parent/Guardian 2 Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/guardian 2 email (for VYOA messages)
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Work phone

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Cell phone

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Lesson Information
Duration*
Instrument you will take lessons on*
Lesson location*
School information
School student is attending for 2024-25 (If your school is not listed, please select "Other" shown at the bottom)*
School for 2024-25 (if not listed above)*
Grade in 2024-25*
School music teacher name (if known)
Music activities you participate in at school

General MusicOrchestra/String EnsembleChorusBand/Wind EnsembleOther (list below)
Other
Applying for Financial Aid

The VYOA is committed to ensuring that economic circumstances do not hinder a young person from participating. Generous financial aid support is available to qualifying families demonstrating an annual adjusted gross income up to $120,000.

A separate financial aid application with support materials must be submitted by Friday, June 28, 2024. The 2024-25 online financial aid application can be found at www.vyo.org.
I wish to apply for financial aid and I am submitting this application with my $50 deposit. Please make your payment via credit card below.I am not applying for financial aid and will choose one of the tuition options below.
Payment Options
Please choose one of two tuition payment options listed below. Payment can be made via check or credit card/debit card.

Those who choose Option #2, the 50/50 payment plan, only the 50% deposit can be via check. All monthly payments must be made via credit card/debit card.

Tuition Option #1: Full Tuition

$1260 – 30 minutes ($42/service)

$1560 – 45 minutes ($52/service)

$1860 – 60 minutes ($62/service)

Tuition Option #2: 50/50 Payment Plan

Tuition Payment Plan (50% down, then 8 monthly payments, 9/15-4/15). Deposit can be made with check or credit/debit card. Monthly payments must be by credit/debit card. Incl. 4% installment fee, automatically charged to credit/debit card.

$630 – 30 minutes ($42/service)

$780 – 45 minutes ($52/service)

$930 – 60 minutes ($62/service)
Paying By Check

Make check payable to "VYOA" and mail to 223 Ethan Allen Avenue, Colchester, VT 05446
Please choose one option. Indicate "Student Name/Lesson Program" in the memo of the check. Office manager, Brea Ghanem, will contact you for credit card information if you are choosing the 50/50 payment option.
Paying By Credit Card

PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE TUITION PAYMENT OPTION

TUITION OPTION #1Paid in Full

$1,260.00 30 minutes ($42/service)

TUITION OPTION #2Tuition Payment Plan (50% down, then 8 monthly payments, 9/15-4/15). Deposit can be made with check or credit/debit card. Monthly payments must be by credit/debit card. Incl. 4% installment fee, automatically charged to credit/debit card.

$630.00

TUITION OPTION #3Registration Fee Only (Applying for Financial Aid)

$50.00

Total

$0.00

Credit Card Details
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I, First Name* Last Name* , understand that my obligation to pay the fees (regardless of payment option) for the full concert season is unconditional and that after my child's first rehearsal, no portion of fees paid or outstanding will be refunded or cancelled in the event of absence, withdrawal, or dismissal from the organization of the above student.

I, First Name* Last Name* , affirm that I have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this contract.
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VYOA Lesson Program 2024-2025

Student information

Parent/Guardian information

Parent/Guardian 1

Parent/Guardian 2

Lesson Information

School information

Payment Options

Paying By Check

Paying By Credit Card