We are delighted that you are a part of the Music Academy of Eastern Carolina (MAEC) family. As a nonprofit community music school, MAEC provides education and involvement in music for people of all ages and abilities based on quality instruction in a variety of musical styles fostering lifelong values and an appreciation of the arts.
How to Register
Complete the registration form and return it to the Music Academy of Eastern Carolina with complete payment information. Registration must include a credit card number, check or money order. Classes and lessons are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may enroll throughout the semester; tuition is pro-rated for the remainder of the term. Enrollment is for an entire semester and continuous from Fall to Spring Semester. Spring Semester schedules stay the same as Fall Semester, unless the instructor needs to change. Students may change lesson times if the teacher has the availability. Students must notify MAEC in writing if they are not continuing lessons. (Click here to download registration form.) Fees and Discounts As a nonprofit community music school, our fees are set at the minimum allowance for classes and lessons, we cannot offer other discounts. Tuition covers only 60% of all expenses, MAEC depends upon fundraising, grants and contributions for the remainder of costs. Referral Incentive Students may earn a $20 tuition discount for referrals. A $20 tuition credit (no cash will be paid) will be awarded for each referral that results in a new student enrolling for private lessons or an early Childhood class. New students must indicate your name on their registration form. To Our New Private Lesson Students We match our new students with faculty very carefully, considering age, ability, personality, and schedule. The placement process includes: · Call MAEC to discuss faculty and schedules. · Complete and return registration form and payments. Lesson times cannot be guaranteed without payments. Payment Policy Tuition is due prior to the start of lessons and classes each term. Payment plans may be negotiated with the office; however, a multiple payment plan does not invalidate the obligation to pay for an entire semester. A non-refundable registration fee of $15 per student/$25 maximum per family is payable annually. Payment may be made by check, money order or credit card. Previous account balances must be paid in full before continuing for a new term or registering for new lessons and classes. Missed Lessons Once enrolled, students are expected to attend all lessons. Make-up lessons for student absences are limited to 2 per semester. If a lesson is canceled due to teacher absence, the teacher will reschedule the lesson. Please call MAEC prior to your lesson time and notify your instructor if you must miss a lesson. Unexcused absences are paid lessons for the instructor and must be paid by the student. Financial Aid MAEC provides need-based financial assistance to students based on the availability of funds. Funding varies by semester, and students must re-apply for financial assistance each year. Application forms are available at the Music Academy. Refunds Registration Fees are non-refundable. For private lessons: A partial refund, less a 20% service charge, is available for private lessons if the student has given written notice to withdrawal before the third lesson. After the third lesson, no refunds will be given. For group classes: Refunds are not available once a class begins. If a MAEC cancels a class, refunds will be offered or you may choose to credit the tuition for future use. Inclement Weather In the event of a weather emergency, MAEC will cancel morning classes and lessons when Pitt County Schools are closed or delayed. Decisions are made throughout the day regarding all other classes and lessons. Please check the local television and radio stations to determine whether MAEC is open or closed. Lessons or classes canceled due to weather will be made up at a later date. All other teaching holidays are announced on the calendar. Fundraising Participation As a nonprofit community music school, we rely on community giving and support. Tuition alone covers only 60% of annual expenses. All students are asked to participate in at least one fundraiser of their choice. Students who have not participated in fundraising during the year will be billed $50 in April 2012. Fundraising Options: a. ECU Football Concession Stand – assist with selling concessions at the MAEC Booth for at least 2 of the 6 home football games. Sign-up sheets are on the reception desk beginning in August. b. Fall Fest – September 17, 2011. Music, Food & Fun! Sell a minimum of 10 tickets to the festival events. Students may enjoy the Donation Dots, fundraising scratch-off cards for more fundraising fun! c. Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser – Fall & Spring, sell a minimum of 10 tickets to the pancake breakfast at Applebee’s. d. New Year’s Eve Battle of the Bands – MAEC is excited to host an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve party from 9pm – 1am! Come ring in the New Year with a Battle of the Bands contest. Fundraising participation includes purchasing or selling at least 5 tickets. e. PERFORMATHON & Musical Petting Zoo, March 17, 2012 – a fun-filled day of recitals with proceeds benefitting the scholarship and financial aid program at MAEC. Performers raise a minimum of $25 to participate. Fundraising scratch-off cards are available for added fun! We certainly hope you will excel above minimum participation! f. Musical Mirth: Chocolate, Wine and Musical Fun! March 17, 8pm. What could be better than an evening of musical parody paired with chocolate and wine! Perhaps the wine will flow green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day…..Purchase at least 2 tickets for your fundraising participation! g. Annual Fund - donate a minimum of $50 to MAEC’s Annual Fund by March 31, 2012. As a nonprofit community music school, contributions are tax deductible. h. Other opportunities may be added during the year. You may elect to participate in these. Please inquire regarding the level of participation needed.