CLC Paired Music Tuition Contract 2025 - (Years 4

Paired Music Tuition Contract 2025

(Years 4 - 7 Only)

A form must be complete at the beginning of each year.

*Paired lessons may be offered to Year 4 - 7 students on selected instruments as a transitional option. This needs to be approved by the Coordinator of Music Performance and is dependent on tutor availability and a suitable workable pair.

On occasions there may not be a suitable pairing available (instruments and level of performance) and so in the best interest of progress, private tuition may need to be considered as an alternative.

If this is the case, you will be contacted directly and put on a waiting list for paired lessons until a suitable match enrols.

Paired Lesson Conditions
In addition to the standard lesson conditions the following underlined conditions also apply to paired lessons.

Tuition available
Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet and Alto/Tenor/Baritone Saxophone
Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
Percussion (including Drum Kit): Tuned and Untuned

Strings: Violin, Viola (Beginner Only), Cello (Beginner Only)

Tutors
While every effort will be made to match students with their preferred Tutor, it may not always be possible. All of our Tutors are highly qualified and provide quality instruction that meets College standards.

Conditions of Enrolment - Please read carefully:

Payment:

Paired tuition is charged at up to $28.75/30minutes per person (2025) and will be invoiced directly by the tutor at the beginning of each term.
Students must attend lessons for an entire term. If a student ceases lessons during a term, then fees are non-refundable for any remaining lessons.
Written notice to the tutor AND the Coordinator of Music Performance must be given 1 week before the end of term if lessons are ceasing the following term or you are moving to individual tuition. Any application to withdraw at the start of the term may incur the fee for the time that it takes to find a viable substitute for the paired arrangement.
If a pair becomes unsuitable due to one student advancing at a much faster rate than the other, notice will be given at least one week before the end of the term to enable a change of pairs or the suggestion of individual tuition.

Attendance:
Lessons are delivered during school time and in special circumstances can be arranged before/after school or during lunch depending on tutor availability.
All lessons are to be delivered on College Campus. Online lessons are not viable in a paired setting.
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they attend their lessons.
Missed lessons: If the tutor is not advised prior (minimum of 24 hours’ notice) that there is a school event/excursion, exam or of an absence then the lesson will be charged. Due to the nature of paired lessons, unless both students are absent (and notice given) the lesson will be unlikely to be rescheduled. Tutors are NOT obligated to make up lessons that students have missed without advanced notice. Generally, pairs will be in the same Grade due to having the same years of experience and therefore will be involved in the same events.
Rescheduling lessons: Lessons can be rescheduled if an explanation is received by the tutor OR the Coordinator of Music Performance in advance – a minimum of 1 week's notice is required for paired lessons to enable all parties to communicate.
Unless both paying students are absent (and notice given) the lesson will be unable to be rescheduled.
Illness: If a student is ill on the day, the Coordinator of Music Performance or the tutor must be notified at the beginning of the day as a courtesy. Due to the nature of paired lessons, being ill will forfeit your portion of the lesson.

Accessing space to practise:
All students are encouraged to practise on a regular basis to progress. Music rooms are available to students before school, during lunch and if pre-arranged, after school (boarders can arrange to use study time if required).

Expectations and Commitment:
Students receiving lessons organised by the College are expected to be involved in a suitable College ensemble at the discretion of the ensemble leader and tutor. If not part of an ensemble, performances at Solo Concerts are expected. If students are capable and not contributing to cocurricular programs, then their position with a tutor at the College is not guaranteed.

Hire of Instruments:
The College has a limited number of instruments for hire. Students who are making a commitment to Music should aim to purchase their own instrument.
The Instrument Hire Fee is *$150 per Semester or *$300 per Annum. This does NOT include Piano, Keyboards, Percussion/Drum kits and Guitars.
Any damages/losses including accidents (eg. dropping) will be paid for by the family hiring the instrument.
Due to the price, larger and less common instruments (Baritone Sax etc) are more likely to be available to be hired long term.
Students hiring instruments must participate in cocurricular ensembles if capable.

*Please note the above fees are based of 2025 rates, subject to change.

Please complete the details below to enrol:

Name of Student*

Year Level (in 2025)*

Campus*

Instrument for which tuition is requested:*

Number of years previous tuition:*

Exams/results/recent performances/ensemble contribution (if applicable)

Previous Tutor/School

Is the student currently enrolled through the College Tuition for this Instrument?*

YesNo

Did the Student participate in a Soloist Concert in 2024?*

YesNo

Did the Student participate in a Cocurricular Ensemble in 2024?*

YesNo

Do you own the required instrument?*

YesNo

If not, do you wish to hire an instrument from the College?*

YesNo

Is there someone that you have in mind to complete your pair?*

YesNo

What is their name, year level in 2024, which campus do they attend & which instrument do they play?

Additional Information/Special Requests

Guardian/Parent Contact Name:*

Preferred contact number (Parent only):*

Parent email address:*

I/We, the student and the parent/s or legal guardians/s of the above applicant agree to the conditions of enrolment in the Concordia Lutheran College Music Tuition Program.*

I agree

I understand the payment requirements and that we are only able to withdraw from the program at the end of each term. Any application to withdraw at the start of the term may incur the fee for the time that it takes to find a viable substitute for the paired arrangement. This includes moving from paired tuition to individual. *

I agree

I understand the attendance conditions; that it is the responsibility of the student to remember their lesson and the responsibility of the family to communicate in a courteous and timely manner with the tutor any changes or absences. Due to the nature of paired lessons, unless both students are absent (and notice given) the lesson will be unlikely to be rescheduled.*

I agree

I understand that lessons arranged by the College must occur on College grounds. *

I agree

I understand the commitment to the College cocurricular programs if I am capable and accessing tutors on campus. If not part of an ensemble, performances at Solo Concerts are expected.*

I agree

I understand that there may not be a suitable pairing available (instruments and level of performance) and so in the best interest of progress may need to consider individual tuition as an alternative and be put on a waiting list.*

I agree

I understand that if during the term a pair becomes unsuitable due to one student advancing at a much faster rate than the other, notice will be given at least one week before the end of the term to enable a change of pairs or the suggestion of individual tuition. *

I agree

I give permission for the information provided on this form (including phone number and email) to be passed onto the tutor to contact me directly to arrange lessons and payment.*

I agree

Parent Signature*

Student Signature*

Confirmation Email address*

*Required FieldConfirmation Email Address - This will allow us to return the details you have submitted by reply email for your convenience.