2026-2027 Tuition Rates

Tuition rates are based on a 16-week semester. Billing for private lessons is calculated per semester. Billing for classes and ensembles are calculated per year. Higher rates may apply for some instructors. Students enrolled in weekly private lessons receive a $100 discount for each additional class/ensemble they enroll in. This discount is pro-rated depending on when the student enrolls during the school year.

Private Lessons

30-minute lessons	$1,296.00/semester
45-minute lessons	$1,944.00/semester
60-minute lessons	$2,592.00/semester
90-minute lessons	$3,888.00/semester

Beginner Musician Programs

60-minute Marimba Magic Musicianship	$1,330.00/year
30-minute Suzuki Technique & Musicianship Class	$486.00/year
45-minute Suzuki Technique & Musicianship Class	$726.00/year
60-minute Suzuki Technique & Musicianship Class	$966.00/year

Ensembles

Rivers Youth Orchestras (RYO) — Primo	$710.00/year
RYO — Prep, Sinfonia, Phil, Youth Symphony	$1,010.00/year
Camerata Strings	$1,010.00/year
Rivers Youth Wind Ensemble Senior	$1,010.00/year
Rivers Youth Wind Ensemble Junior	$710.00/year
Studio Chamber Music	$1,566.00/year
ChamberMusicLab	$2,270.00/year
Jazz Ensembles	$1,566.00/year

Classes & Seminars

Adult Piano Master Classes (1 per semester)	$506.00/year
45-minute Theory Classes	$720.00/year

Summer Programs 2026

Summer Music	$2,110.00/session
Summer Jazz and Contemporary Music	Session 1: $1,900/session Session 2: $2,110.00/session
Summer Suzuki (Full-Day)	$745.00*
Summer Suzuki (3-Hour)	$380.00*
Summer Suzuki (2-Hour)	$260.00*
Summer Band	$480.00*
Summer Orchestra	$480.00*
Summer Percussion	$745.00*

*Any Summer Program that has an asterisk next to it must be paid in full.

Fees

Annual registration fee (per student)

$35.00

Financial Aid

The Rivers School Conservatory is committed to making music education available to as many students as possible. Financial aid is based on financial need and availability of funds.

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