Fees and Payment

Fees for the Western Kansas String Academy music education program are based on three possible levels of enrollment:

Level I Group Class student—these students meet in group classes twice a week, but are not required to have a private instructor

Full-time Status—Students in Level II or above are required to take private lessons on their instrument. If WKSA provides your private lessons instructor, then you enroll as Full-time status.

Saturday-only status— Students in Level II or above are required to take private lessons on their instrument. If you have made independent arrangements for private lessons, then you enroll as Saturday-only.

Fees

Level I Group Class Fees— $300 per year ($165 per semester). Cost includes the following:
Group instruction on chosen instrument, twice a week, 22 weeks (academic year). Classes are one hour long, and include instrumental instruction and basic music theory
Optional half-hour music appreciation class on Saturday mornings (20 weeks)
Optional “Practice Partners”—individual help by WKSA advanced student, by appointment, Saturday mornings
Written skills mastery/progress report provided by instructor once a semester
Year-end group performance concert in Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Year-end educational juries for critique and advancement
Musical/Social Activities
WKSA t-shirt
Student provides own instrument and music book

Full-Time Status Fees— $300 per year (or $165 per semester). Cost includes the following:
Auditions for orchestra placement
Participation in Level II Group Class, string orchestras, or guitar ensemble (10-12 rehearsals per semester)
10 private lessons per semester with an Academy Instructor (Lesson lengths—30 minutes for Level II Group Class, Beginner String Orchestra, or Guitar Ensemble students; 45 minutes for Intermediate String Orchestra; 60 minutes for Advanced string orchestra).
Saturday morning electives—participation in various music appreciation classes or special ensembles (20 weeks)
Community Performances throughout the year
Year-end concert performances in Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Year-end educational Juries for critique and advancement
Musical / Social Activities
WKSA T-shirt
Student provides own instrument, and any music books assigned by private instructor. Music parts for ensembles are provided by WKSA.


Saturday-Only Status Fees—$150 per year (or $80 per semester).
Cost includes everything listed above under Full-time status, except for the private lessons.
Private lessons under this status must be arranged independently by the student, and verified by the student’s private teacher.

Fee Discounts, Installments, Financial Aid

WKSA fees can be paid by check, money order, or credit card. A minimum $25 non-refundable deposit is required with the student’s enrollment application for that semester, and, unless other arrangements are made, full payment of fees is expected by Registration Day.

Students paying for the entire year receive a discount from the per semester fee.

Families enrolling two or more students for the entire year (any status) may deduct 10% from their total family fees.

An optional installment payment plan is available. If you are interested in this option, please consult a WKSA staff member on Registration Day.

Financial Assistance is available for those qualified families. Please fill out a Financial Aid form and submit with Enrollment Application. Contact WKSA staff for more information.

Scholarship Application Form