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Policies

Registration

Students may register for classes online or by contacting the Registration Team. Students must contact the Registration Team to register for private lessons. Students must remit payment in full or choose a payment plan to secure class and private lesson enrollment. Payment in full must be received one month before the last scheduled class or lesson.

Account Status

Each student’s account must be current in order to register for classes and private lessons. We reserve the right to suspend class attendance and private lessons for non-payment of scheduled tuition payments.

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

There is a non-refundable $30 registration fee per student per academic year, with a $50 maximum per family, and a non-refundable $10 registration fee per student for the summer session, with a $20 maximum per family. Registration fees are only refunded if Cape Symphony cancels a class.

Registration fees are waived for students ages 65 and older as a senior discount. Students must register by phone to get this discount.

Attendance

Because scheduling a private lesson has a direct impact on many others, it is important that students attend all lessons at the assigned times. If a student needs to miss a lesson, please notify Cape Symphony by calling 508.362.2772 (Barnstable) or 508.540.0611 (Falmouth) as soon as possible so that we can notify the instructor.

Instructors are under no obligation to provide a make-up lesson or class due to a student’s absence. Students with lapsed attendance from lessons or classes are obligated to pay for the remainder of the semester. No refunds or credits will be issued for missed classes or private lessons. In the event of an extreme circumstance, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Withdrawal

Students may withdraw from classes or private lessons at any time. For private lessons, two weeks’ written notice by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is required in order to cancel any scheduled payments or receive a refund for any lessons paid but not received after the 2 weeks’ notice.

Cape Symphony will issue a refund for group class tuition paid, if withdrawal notice is received before the first scheduled class. Cape Symphony will not issue refunds for group classes after the first scheduled class.

Class Cancellations

The Cape Symphony reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment. In this case, we will issue a full refund, including registration fee.

If an instructor is unable to attend a scheduled class or private lesson for any reason, they will offer a make-up session within the current semester whenever possible. If an instructor is unable to schedule a make-up session, Cape Symphony will issue a credit for future use, or a refund.

Weather or Emergency-Related Closings

Cape Symphony follows the Barnstable and Falmouth Public Schools’ closing policies.

The Barnstable campus will cancel lessons and classes when the Barnstable Public Schools cancel classes, have an early dismissal, or cancel after-school activities. We will have a late arrival if the Barnstable Public Schools have a late arrival.

The Falmouth campus will cancel lessons and classes when the Falmouth Public Schools cancel classes, have an early dismissal, or cancel after-school activities. We will have a late arrival if the Falmouth Public Schools have a late arrival.

In the event of a weather or emergency closing during the school day, Cape Symphony will make every effort to notify students by email and/or phone. Should Cape Symphony campuses close due to weather or other emergencies, we will schedule make-up classes and private lessons.

Promotional Permissions

From time to time, Cape Symphony captures photo, audio, and/or video images of students participating in classes and private lessons. By registering for classes and private lessons, students or the parents/guardians of minor students, grant permission for Cape Symphony to use these photos/videos/audio recordings in our promotional print material and online unless otherwise notified in writing.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Cape Symphony does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, ability, or sexual orientation.

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