♪NATIONAL HOMESCHOOL MUSIC ENSEMBLES♪

2008 - 2009

We have established a level of payment which is quite inexpensive relative to other music programs in the area. Music instruction is quite intensive, and intense. We work hard and we expect our students to do the same. At the same time, we have a lot of fun and hope very much for our students to enjoy the work as much as we do.

We do not want to exclude anyone because of price, but we need to cover our costs. We are a non-profit corporation and accept gifts of money or instruments, and have received some wonderful support (especially in purchasing our percussion instruments in Tecumseh). Nonetheless, we need to cover the rent and the many incidental costs that arise.

To this end, we charge a basic fee of $15.00 per weekly lesson per student. The amounts to be paid for each term are listed in the application form.

Students in Tecumseh may also receive instruction in strings if desired, at no additional cost.
Students in Ann Arbor may also participate in choir at no extra cost. Also, larger families receive a 50% discount for the third and fourth (and fifth...) students.

There will occasionally be special rehearsals for advanced students with other groups, and there is no charge for these. In the past we have worked with Eastern Michigan University, Albion College, the University of Toledo, Hillsdale College, Spring Arbor College, and the National Guard Air Force Band of the Great Lakes. In May 2007 we participated in the INCH conference in Lansing, with our advanced players performing in the Michigan Homeschool Music Network Honors Band. We are always on the lookout for positive musical experiences for our students.

Tuition is due in installments, but it may also be paid in a lump sum at the beginning of the term. Under the installment system, we ask for $60 to be paid by the first lesson each month in September, October, and November, and December.

In the Spring Term, $60 should be paid by the first lesson in each month from January through May.

Instructional books will be provided, but are not included in tuition and must be purchased.

We also will make every effort to ensure that a good quality instrument is available to each student. Mr. Dobrosky works with Marshall Music in Lansing in the purchase of new instruments. Used instruments are available in many places—several of our students have bought outstanding instruments at yard sales for $25. Start looking now! And ask your friends and relations about instruments that might be sitting in an attic somewhere.

If all of this is confusing, we regret it and we are happy to answer questions. This system has worked very well since 2001. Please address any questions to Mr. Dobrosky at doby@provide.net or to Ms Johnson at 734-995-1205.