{"id":12467,"date":"2018-04-26T13:45:43","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T17:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/?page_id=12467"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:16:00","slug":"tuition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/tuition\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuition, Discounts &amp; Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull alternating-colors is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>*NEW starting in the 2025-26 school year \u2013 ECMS has eliminated Registration Fees for all students!*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull alternating-colors is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson Tuition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For complete lesson descriptions, see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/lessons\/\">Lessons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that tuition varies for lessons taken at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/allendale\/tuition-discounts\/\">Allendale Columbia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/our-lady-of-mercy-campus\/tuition-discounts-scholarships-for-our-lady-of-mercy-campus\/\">Our Lady of Mercy<\/a>. Please visit those pages for full details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summer 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(per 8-week summer session)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Lesson Length<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Instructor Tuition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Student Teacher Tuition<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30-min weekly<\/td><td>$333<\/td><td>$239<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>45-min weekly<\/td><td>$493<\/td><td>$347<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60-min weekly<\/td><td>$617<\/td><td>$430<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2025-26 School Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(per 16-week semester)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Lesson Length<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Instructor Tuition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Student Teacher Tuition<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30-min weekly<\/td><td>$644<\/td><td>$462<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>45-min weekly<\/td><td>$952<\/td><td>$670<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60-min weekly<\/td><td>$1,193<\/td><td>$832<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull alternating-colors is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Course Tuition for Group Classes &amp; Ensembles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific tuition levels for classes and ensembles are listed in each individual&nbsp;course description. The tuition amount is reassessed each semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/community\/classes\/\">Browse Classes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/community\/ensembles\/\">Browse Ensembles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull alternating-colors is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discount Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ECMS is proud to offer a full breadth and depth of course offerings, which comprise a complete musical education. This variety is the Eastman Advantage, which we support through our Diploma Program and through course discounts for students enrolled in private lessons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any single class or ensemble is&nbsp;<strong>10% off<\/strong>&nbsp;with concurrent registration in a full semester of individual lessons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two or more full semester classes or ensembles are&nbsp;<strong>15% off<\/strong>&nbsp;with concurrent enrollment in a full semester of individual lessons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong><br>Students enrolled in a full semester of individual lessons are eligible for&nbsp;<strong>FREE<\/strong>&nbsp;tuition in the following courses:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/course\/music-theory-and-aural-skills-1-2\/\">Music Theory and Aural Skills 1<\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/course\/eastman-youth-chamber-singers\/\">Eastman Youth Chamber Singers*<\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/course\/eastman-youth-jazz-orchestra\/\">Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra*<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* by audition<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull alternating-colors is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Discounts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UR Tuition Waivers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Rochester employees and their dependent children may be eligible to receive a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/faq\/tuition-waivers\/\">25% tuition waiver<\/a>&nbsp;off ECMS tuition. Tuition waivers are good for one year from July 1-June 30, and must be renewed annually (AFTER completing registration). For complete details, please consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/working\/hr\/benefits\/tuition\/index.html\">University of Rochester Benefits webpage<\/a>. The Benefits office makes all determinations regarding eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free Musicianship Classes for Enrollment in Children&#8217;s Choruses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/course\/theory-in-motion\/\">Elementary musicianship classes<\/a>&nbsp;are free for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/course\/eastman-young-childrens-chorus-2\/\">Eastman Young Children\u2019s Chorus<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/course\/eastman-childrens-chorus-2\/\">Eastman Children\u2019s Chorus<\/a>&nbsp;members in grades 2-8. These classes are conveniently scheduled back-to-back, with teachers leading students between the classes on the \u201cchorus train.\u201d Students in Children\u2019s Chorus who complete all levels of Elementary Musicianship may go on to take&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/course\/fundamental-musicianship\/\">Fundamental Musicianship<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/course\/music-theory-and-aural-skills-1-2\/\">Theory &amp; Aural Skills 1<\/a>&nbsp;free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Horizons Discounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Those registered in a core ensemble receive a 25% discount on all other New Horizons Ensembles. Core ensembles include Green Band, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Chorus, Big Band, and Jazz Ensemble.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those registered in Symphonic Band or String Orchestra receive 50% off Symphony Orchestra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Horizons tuition is FREE for those who are 90 or older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snowbird Policy: New Horizons members who are gone four or more consecutive months during the winter are asked to notify the ECMS office by December, and they will be billed for the fall semester only. All are welcome to attend rehearsals for the balance of the school year at no additional charge when they return.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/courses-ensembles\/newhorizons\/\">Click here for complete policy details.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull alternating-colors is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eastman Community Music School is fortunate to be able to offer scholarships&nbsp;taking into account both merit and need. The school has named scholarships, which are targeted to specific instruments or voice as well as a general scholarship fund open to all students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teacher-nominated Merit Scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Current students who excel in their study at ECMS may receive&nbsp;a Merit Scholarship at ECMS graduation for study the following school year.&nbsp;Recipients are chosen from those recommended by their ECMS teachers.&nbsp;No application is needed.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need-based and Merit Scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial assistance for regular academic year study is available to ECMS students for lessons, classes and ensembles. Preference is given to those students enrolled in a diploma program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistance is awarded on the combined basis of financial need (determined by review of page 1 of federal income tax return) and merit (demonstrated musical achievement or potential).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications are accepted on a continuing basis throughout the year, but awards are determined only two times each year based on the following deadlines:&nbsp;<strong>August 1&nbsp;<\/strong>(consideration for the coming school year) and&nbsp;<strong>December 1<\/strong>&nbsp;(consideration for&nbsp;the spring semester). Requests will be considered after December 1, if funds remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A full application consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/tuition\/ecms-financial-aid-application\/\">Financial Assistance &amp; Scholarship application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An ECMS teacher recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For financial need consideration: a copy of the first page of federal tax form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-710x602.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30634 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-710x602.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-500x424.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-768x651.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-1536x1302.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-150x127.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-335x284.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-250x212.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-100x85.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-200x170.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-170x144.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-240x203.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824-234x198.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/MW061524ECMS_0115-scaled-e1749233857824.jpg 2014w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eastman-Pathways Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are fortunate to have a scholarship program targeted to students in the Rochester City School District called the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/pathways\/\">Eastman-Pathways Scholarship<\/a>. &nbsp;The Eastman-Pathways scholarship is a collaborative program with the Rochester City School District which enables approximately 70 students to attend Eastman for applied and classroom studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boehmler Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are also fortunate to have a scholarship targeted to students in Wayne County called the Boehmler Scholarship. Students from Sodus, Lyons and Pal-Mac School Districts are selected by their public school teachers.&nbsp; Scholarship awards may be used for any lessons, classes or ensembles at ECMS.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull alternating-colors is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Through the continued generosity and caring of our friends and supporters, the list of ECMS scholarship funds grows longer every year. Their impact is twofold: they provide a critical source of support for our students, while also recognizing the lives and musical contributions of those they honor. We are grateful to our alumni and friends who support our efforts.&nbsp; If you are interested in supporting the work of ECMS,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/giving\/\">please give here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Registration Fees *NEW starting in the 2025-26 school year \u2013 ECMS has eliminated Registration Fees for all students!* Lesson Tuition For complete lesson descriptions, see&nbsp;Lessons. Please note that tuition varies for lessons taken at Allendale Columbia and Our Lady of Mercy. Please visit those pages for full details. 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