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Making beautiful
music together for
over 40 years!
2020-2021 Course Catalogue
375 Selby Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R4
P: 250.754.4611
E: executivedirector@ncmusic.ca
Executive Director’s Message
Welcome to an exciting new school year at the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music!
I am thrilled to have joined this community of music lovers, teachers, students and their families and it is
with much enthusiasm that I look forward to a new year of music appreciation. I enjoying meeting new faces,
and revisiting with familiar ones. With all the changes in our lives in the last several months due to COVID-19,
the NCM will have some new policies and procedures in place, to keep everyone well and safe. I am excited
to work together to make this a fabulous new school year
Our Instructors have been busy preparing materials and arranging their teaching schedules for both the
summer 2020 and 2020-2021 school terms. You will need to contact the office if you will be taking summer
lessons, as it is not counted in as our yearly tuition. We ask any students returning in the fall, to get in touch
with their teachers as quickly as possible to set up lesson times.
Please read this course catalogue carefully as there are some policy changes. Don’t hesitate to get in touch
with the office if you have any questions, comments or suggestions.
Jennifer VanderSchaaf | Executive Director
Nanaimo Conservatory of Music
E: executivedirector@ncmusic.ca
Board of Directors Staff
Fay Laing Jennifer VanderSchaaf|Executive Director
Bryan Tinlin
Kathleen Young Darlene Van Appelen|Accounts Manager
Cindy Speelman Ryan Oliver | Grant Writer
Faculty Piano Harp
Nicole Arendt (Suzuki) Marilyn Rummel
Violin Angela Birney
Leslie Krull Teresa Borek Bassoon
Karl Rainer (Suzuki) Mary Jackson (Suzuki) Katrina Russell
Nick Ross (Suzuki)
Viola Voice
Flute Karl Rainer Nadya Blanchette
Judith Pazder Mary Jackson
Jennifer Cluff Trumpet
Nick Ross Nanaimo Youth Choir
Recorder Marian Smith
Judith Pazder Beginner Brass
Nick Ross
Guitar
Natasha Pashchenko
Cello
Alexandra Lee (Suzuki)
Brendan Millbank
Tuition Fees for Studio Instruction
Studio instruction falls into four Fee Groups.
Instructor Instrument Fee Group FG - Fee FG 1 FG 2 FG 3 Suzuki Fee
Nicole Arendt Piano Fee Group 1 Group Group
Nicole Arendt Suzuki Piano Suzuki Fee Group 1 Per lesson: $29.50 $31.50 $33.50 $34.50
Nadya Blanchette Voice Fee Group 2 30 min
Angela Birney Piano Fee Group 1
Per lesson: $43.50 $47.00 $50.00 $49.00
Teresa Borek Piano Fee Group 1 45 min
Teresa Borek RCM Theory Fee Group 1
Jennifer Cluff Adult Flute Fee Group 2 Per Les- $58.00 $62.50 $66.50 $63.50
son: 60
Mary Jackson Suzuki Piano Suzuki Fee Group 1
min
Mary Jackson Piano Fee Group 1
Mary Jackson Voice Fee Group 1 FG - Fee Group
FG 1 FG 2 FG 3
Leslie Krull Violin Fee Group 1 PUNCH PASS CARDS
Alexandra Lee Cello Fee Group 1 5 lesson punch pass :
$147.50 $157.50 $172.50
Alexandra Lee Suzuki Cello Suzuki Fee Group 1 30 min
Brendan Millbank Cello Fee Group 1 5 lesson punch pass :
$217.50 $235.00 $250.00
45 min
Pashchenko,Natasha Suzuki Guitar Suzuki Fee Group 1
Pashchenko, Natasha Guitar Fee Group 1 5 Lesson punch
$290.00 $312.50 $332.50
pass : 60 min
Patricia Patstone Harp Spare
Karl Rainer Violin Fee Group 1
Karl Rainer Suzuki Violin Suzuki Fee Group 1
Nick Ross Violin Fee Group 1
Nick Ross Suzuki Violin Suzuki Fee Group 1
Nick Ross Beginner Brass Fee Group 1
Nick Ross Trumpet Fee Group 1
Marilyn Rummel Harp Fee Group 3
Katrina Russell Bassoon Fee Group 3
Judith Pazder Flute Fee Group 1
Judith Pazder Recorder Fee Group 1
Tuition Fees for Group Lessons
Group Lessons Instructor Fee for full year Fee for Full Year
(with lessons) (without lessons)
Prelude/Junior Orchestra Karl Rainer $320 $420
Recorder Ensemble TBA Judith Pazder $320 $420
Adult Flute Ensemble TBA Judith Pazder $320 $420
Advanced Flute Ensemble TBA Judith Pazder $320 $420
Flute Choir Quartet Judith Pazder $120 $220
(Advanced) Studio class A Harp Marilyn Rummel $160 $260
(Level one) Studio class C Harp Marilyn Rummel $160 $260
Harp Ensemble Marilyn Rummel $260 $360
*Nanaimo Youth Junior Choir Marian Smith $430 $530 (includes $20
library fee)
(On hold until further notice) TBA
*Nanaimo Youth Mezzo \Concert Marian Smith $530 $630 (includes $20
library fee)
Choirs (On hold until further
notice) TBA
RCM Theory Teresa Borek TBD TBD
(Rudiments, History, Harmony)
*$50 discount per semester if registered for individual lessons. Sibling discount of 50% off for Nanaimo
Youth Choir.
Registration Fees Other Fees
Other
Registration Early Bird Standard Charges
Fee (June 1-30 &
Returned $30.00
Sept 1—14)
Cheques
Individuals $30.00 $50.00 Refund $25.00
processing fee
Family $55.00 $80.00
Per Debit/Credit $2.25
Please note that Registration Fees are non-refundable. Transaction Fee
Group Lessons Schedule Thank you to our supporters!
Group Name Group Day and Time
Prelude/Junior Orchestra Mondays
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Recorder Ensemble Mondays
10:00 to 11:00 am
Adult Flute Ensemble Tuesdays
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Advanced Flute Ensemble Mondays
1:30 to 2:45 pm
Flute Choir Wednesdays
5:15pm to 6:30pm
Advanced Harp Ensemble Thursdays 11:45 to 1:45 pm
*Every other week
(Advanced Harp) Studio Thursdays 5:30-7
Class A *once a month
(Levels One Harp) Studio Thursdays 5:30-7
Class C *once a month
RCM Theory (Rudiments, Appointment only
History, Harmony)
Nanaimo Youth Choir - Wednesdays
Junior 3:30 to 5:00pm
Nanaimo Mezzo and *Tuesdays
Concert Choir 3:45 to 5:45 pm
*Takes place at St. Andrew’s United
Church
TERMS | CONDITIONS | POLICIES
NANAIMO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
PLEASE ENSURE YOU KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR ONGOING REFERENCE
SCHOOL TERMS
Students will enroll for either the School Term (September through June) and/or Summer Term (July & August). Tuition
payments are calculated according to the number of weeks in each term.
STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Some instructors may elect to come in and teach on statutory holidays. Some instructors have indicated they may not
teach on statutory holidays. All tuitions will reflect the preference of each individual instructor. Please check with your
instructor to go over your schedule if you have questions.
IMPORTANT DATES 2020-2021/
The NCM office will be closed during all statutory holidays. *This does not necessarily affect individual student lesson
times.*
Canada Day • 1 July Remembrance Day • 11 November BC Family Day • 15 February
BC Day • 3 August Christmas Day • 25 December Good Friday • 2 April
Labour Day • 7 September Boxing Day • 26 December Victoria Day • 24 May
Thanksgiving Day • 12 October New Year’s Day • 1 January
STUDIO (INDIVIDUAL) INSTRUCTION
Students typically have one lesson per week from September to June, unless alternate arrangements are made directly
with the office and instructor. Students may begin individual lessons at any time during the school year.
Students will be referred to an appropriate instructor based on: musical background, goals, availability, and fee
options. Students may request lessons with a specific instructor, but the NCM cannot guarantee availability.
GROUP CLASSES AND ENSEMBLES/ Please contact the office as not all group lessons can proceed at this time due to COVID-19
Students in group classes typically begin their studies in September. Classes fill up quickly – please register no later
than one week prior to the start date. If space permits and the instructor agrees, a student may join a class already in
progress.
TUITION
Participation in lessons, group classes or ensembles will not begin until tuition arrangements have been made. A
payment plan is available for weekly individual lessons only. Cheques should be made payable to the Nanaimo
Conservatory of Music.
OTHERS FEES
• Returned cheque
o $30.00 charged for any cheque refused for any reason by the bank. Subsequent payment can only be
made by certified cheque, debit card, money order or cash.
• Refund processing fee
o $25.00
• Transaction Fee
o $2.25 per payment including payment plan payments
• Cancellation Fees
PAYMENT Tuition for the School Term is due before lessons begin. Registration fee is due when handing in registration forms. Accepted methods of payment are: cheque, creditcard, debit card, e-transfer and cash. A payment plan is available . If the payment plan is chosen, the balance is paid over equal monthly installments by pre-authorized debit on the 30th of each month, beginning with the first month of enrollment and continuing until June 30. A void cheque and signed pre- authorized payment form are required. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Applications for financial assistance are available by request from the office. Financial assistance is applied as a discount against tuition fees. Financial assistance only covers a portion of tuition costs and is not refundable. Application forms are available through the office. CANCELLATION POLICY Students are expected to be present for all scheduled lessons. This includes vacations, sports events, etc. If an instructor cancels a lesson, he/she is obligated to make up that lesson. No refunds will be given in either case. The NCM reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine classes and to limit registration or change instructors. Should insufficient registration cause the cancellation of a class, fees will be refunded or the student may transfer to another class if room is available. REGISTRATION FEE A one-time registration fee of $50 per student/$80 for families per year is required of every NCM registration. Early Bird registration fees for 2020-2021 school term are $30 per student/$55 per family if a student registers between June 1—June 30, 2020.. The Registration Fee is non-refundable. REFUNDS AND WITHDRAWALS Group Classes and Ensembles Full refunds will be processed by contacting the office a minimum of 72 hours prior to program start date (less supply costs). Full refunds are issued when the NCM cancels a program. Refunds will not be given once the course begins, except in cases of illness or injury, accompanied by a doctor’s letter. If a doctor’s letter is produced, a pro-rated refund will be given for the class. Individual Lessons All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing or by email to the Executive Director only. Two lessons’ notice and a $25 fee is required in order to withdraw from individual lessons. In the case of injury or illness only, the two lesson notice will be waived upon receipt of a doctor’s letter. Once notice is received and confirmed by the teacher, then a refund can be processed or cancellation of payment plan can take place. HARASSMENT, PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY The Nanaimo Conservatory of Music (“NCM”) recognizes the right of all members of the Conservatory community, including administrative staff, faculty, students, and parents to learn, work, consult and otherwise associate in an environment free from harassment, discrimination, and bullying. The NCM recognizes its role in actively supporting employees’ and contracted faculty’s work to prevent discrimination and harassment of students and their families. The NCM will not tolerate any conduct that could be classified as harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination or bullying, and will make every reasonable effort to ensure that no employee, contracted faculty member, student, or parent is subjected to such behaviours. The NCM complies with the BC Human Rights Code and is committed to providing healthful environments in which fairness and respect are modeled. A detailed Harassment, Privacy and Confidentiality Policy is available upon request.
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