Required annual membership fee: $110
(Early-bird membership fee is $85 before September 1)
The membership fee includes the following:
Suzuki group classes, fiddling classes, recitals, low-cost instrument rentals, workshops, Reading Orchestra, parent classes, additional rehearsals with accompanist/instructor, music printing, and additional supplies.
The membership fee is non-refundable.
Lesson Fees
(based on 16-week term)
| Lesson Length | Cost | Level |
| 30 minutes | $440 per term | Beginner |
| 45 minutes | $660 per term | Book 2 to early Book 4 |
| 1 hour | $880 per term | Book 4 and up |
Keweenaw Youth Symphony Orchestra
| Orchestras | CCSA Member | Non-Member |
| KYSO Prep Strings | $100 | $200 |
| KYSO Strings | $200 | $300 |
| KYSO Non-Strings | $100 | $150 |
Chamber Music Fees
Chamber music fees are based on the hourly fee and divided by the number of students — i.e. a string quartet would divide the hourly rate by four, and a duet by two.
Ensemble and Suzuki Group Classes
Suzuki group classes are intended as a complement to private instruction- not as a substitute for regular weekly private lessons. Students who wish to enroll in Suzuki group classes must also be taking private lessons. Students who wish to enroll in Adult Classes, or KYSO may do so without registering for private lessons.
| Group Classes | CCSA Member | Non-Member |
| “Pre-Twinkle Class” | FREE | N/A |
| Piano Group Class | FREE | N/A |
| Violin Book 1-2 | FREE | $200 |
| Cello/Viola – Group A | FREE | $200 |
| Parent Classes | CCSA Member | Non-Member |
| Parent Violin Class | FREE | N/A |
Instrument Rental
| Instrument | Rental Per Year | Rental Per Term |
| Violin | $156 per year | $52 per term |
| Viola | $156 per year | $52 per term |
| Cello | $196 per year | $65 per term |
Supplies
Beginning students will automatically be charged for a Beginner’s Packet
for their respective instrument unless they notify their private instructor.
Violin/Viola Beginner’s Packet $26
(Includes Suzuki Method Book 1, CD, rosin, Sponge shoulder rest, and canvas bag)
Cello Beginner’s Packet $30
(Includes Suzuki Method Book 1, CD, rosin, rock stop, and canvas bag)
Piano Beginner’s Pack $30
(Includes Suzuki Method Book 1, three note-reading books, CD, and canvas bag)
Financial Aid
Financial is available for students needing assistance.
To apply, fill out the financial aid form, and send it in with your registration form. You will find detailed instructions on our registration page.