Teaching
Timetable
The Conservatorium operates four terms, closely aligned with
the public school timetable.
Teaching is conducted Monday to Saturday, including school
designated pupil-free days.
The Conservatorium is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays, including half day on Coffs Cup Day.
Dates of Public Holidays which fall in term time: April 25 (Anzac Day), June 11 (Queen's Birthday), August 2 (Coffs Cup - half day), October 3 (Labour Day).
Term dates for 2012 are as follows:
- TERM 1: Monday 30 January - Thursday 5 April inclusive (10 weeks)
- TERM 2: Monday 23 April - Saturday 30 June inclusive (10
weeks)
- TERM 3: Monday 16 July - Saturday 22 September inclusive
(10 weeks)
- TERM 4: Monday 8 October - Saturday 15 December inclusive
(10 weeks)
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Table
of Fees
Individual Lessons
(Single Study)
Instrumental, vocal and theory/musicianship.
- 15 Minutes: $15.00 per lesson
- 30 Minutes: $27.50 per lesson
- 45 Minutes: $38.00 per lesson
- 60 Minutes: $50.00 per lesson
Shared Lessons
Instrumental tuition only.
Maximum of 3 students per lesson.
Full fee payable in advance.
- $150 per student for 10 weeks
Early Childhood Music (2–5 years)
Maximum of 10 students and minimum of 5 students per group.
Full fee payable in advance.
- Age 2:
$90 per 9 weeks (30-minute lessons)
- Ages 3, 4 and 5:
$90 per 9 weeks (45-minute lessons)
Keyboard Group (5-7 years)
Maximum of 5 students per group.
Full fee payable in advance.
- $100 per term (10 weeks - 30-minute lessons)
Rhythm Makers - percussion for primary school students
Maximum of 6 students per group.
Details in this PDF Flyer: 
Rhythm Makers
Full fee payable in advance.
- $100 per term (10 weeks - 30-minute lessons)
Ensemble Program
This program includes:
- Sounds Fine! (Youth Choir)
- Choral C (Adult Choir)
- Just Strings
- Advanced Guitar Ensemble
- Junior Guitar Ensemble
- Beginner Guitar Ensemble
- Rock School
Ensembles are free to students currently enrolled at the
Conservatorium.
Outside students: $60 per term. Full fee payable in advance.
More information about our Ensembles.
Special Projects
Fees for special projects (workshops, masterclasses and short courses such as
Recording & Sound Design and Songwriting Course) will be as
advertised and are payable in full at time of enrolment.
Family Discount
If 2 or more family members are enrolled at the same time,
a discount of 10% for each student applies across all programs
(excluding Special Projects).
Annual Enrolment Fee
An annual enrolment fee of $35 is payable once each calendar
year by every student, except recipients of scholarships
and bursaries, or those enrolled in Conservatorium schools
programs and Special Projects. The annual enrolment fee assists with the
costs of administration and enables the Conservatorium to maintain reasonable
and affordable tuition fees.
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Fee
Relief
The NSW Government, through the Department of Education
and Communities (formerly Education and Training), has made available limited funding to assist
students who display outstanding musical talent and those
who can clearly demonstrate that without assistance, music
training would be out of their reach.
Family Discount
If 2 or more family members are enrolled at the same time,
a discount of 10% for each student applies across all programs
(excluding Special Projects).
Bursaries and Scholarships
Bursaries and scholarships are awarded annually and at the discretion of the
Board and Director of Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.
Music Staff provide bi-annual progress reports, which are
given serious consideration when awarding such assistance.
Applications for a Bursary or Scholarship can only be lodged
at the Conservatorium Office. All applications, delivered
by the closing date, will be considered. Applications are
invited from students aged 8 to under 25 years who are
undertaking single study lessons.
- Closing Date for 2013 Scholarship and Bursary Program is 1pm on Saturday 22 September
2012.
- Scholarships Auditions will be held as follows:
Saturday 10 November 2012, 2pm-5pm - Senior
Sunday 11 November 2012, 9am-5pm - Junior
Application Forms
Guidelines and application forms for scholarships and bursaries will be available from Monday 16 July 2012.
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Helfgott Scholarships
Helfgott Scholarships, administered by the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, are offered bi-annually and are available in 2012.
Two scholarships are available to the value of $3,000 each:
- David Helfgott Scholarship (young instrumentalists under 21)
- Gillian Helfgott Scholarship (young singers under 25)
Winner of the 2010 David Helfgott Scholarship for instrumentalists was Esther Henderson (violin).
Winner of the 2010 Gillian Helfgott Scholarships for singers was Belinda Ward (soprano) [Photo right: Belinda Ward]
Guidelines and application forms will be available from Monday 23 April 2012.
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Refund
Policy
Please note the following Terms and Conditions of Enrolment,
to which every student agrees when undertaking tuition
at the Conservatorium:
- All students are required to pay an Annual Enrolment fee of $35 each calendar year.
- Fees for all Group/Shared Lessons and Ensembles are payable
in full prior to commencing tuition. There are no refunds on group tuition or special courses.
- Individual lessons can be paid by the term or weekly,
provided they are kept up to date.
- Lessons may be cancelled if fees are more than 2 weeks
in arrears.
- Lessons missed by the Teacher will be credited
to your account.
- Lessons missed by the student must be paid in full.
No refunds will be given for failure to attend lessons.
Due to pressure of timetabling, teachers are not able to make up lessons missed by the student.
- Where exceptional circumstances prevent the student
attending, such as illness supported by a medical certificate,
a credit will be applied to your account.
- You may suspend or discontinue your lessons. Five working days' notice is required and conditions apply.
- To ensure the safety of children, they must not be left unattended outside Conservatorium premises either before or after lessons.
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