Music Kids F.A.Q.
Fall, Winter & Spring Sessions
Music Kids sessions are 10 weeks in length. Classes are 45 minutes long.
The session fee is $220 per student. This fee is pro-rated if you enroll after the session start date.
The siblings fee is $187 per student and is designed for families of 2 or more children in the same class. The siblings class is open to children, 6 months to 5 years of age. Single student registrations are accepted into designated siblings classes for a fee of $220 per student.
Classes for students ages 3 and up are parent free. If this is your child’s first parent-free class, our instructors will do their best to make the transition smooth.
Free Parking is available at both of our locations in our parking lot and on the surrounding streets.
Drop-in classes are not available at this time.
Music Kids Refund Policy:
This program is non-refundable after the first class of the session. Refunds issued prior to the first class are subject to a $25 administration fee. Students wishing to permanently transfer from one Music Kids class to another during a session may do so provided that space is available.
Music Kids Health & Safety
Classes are not available to children and parents experiencing cold or flu symptoms.
Surfaces are disinfected between classes.
Click to review the Music Kids Classroom Policies & F.A.Q
Please note, health and safety protocols for Music Kids are subject to change at anytime. All updates will be communicated to registered families via newsletter and/or emails.
Music Kids Classroom Policies
General Classroom
Please do not attend class if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms.
A supervising adult must be present with each child for all parented classes. We ask that only one caregiver attend with each child at this time.
No outside food, drink or toys in the classroom. Please leave beverages outside of the room. Chinook School of Music is a nut-free facility.
If your child is upset or disruptive during class, please leave the classroom until your child is calm.
Due to allergies, no perfume or strong scents are allowed in the classroom.
Parents, please refrain from social conversations during class as well as texting and answering cell phones.
Diaper changes may be done in the washroom in the main hallway.
Clothing
Outside footwear must be removed at the door.
To avoid slipping, please dress your child in indoor shoes or slippers that grip.
Be sure to wear clothing that is comfortable for maximum mobility.
Siblings
Siblings who are young enough to sit in a car seat may attend the classes. Once the sibling is mobile, please make alternative arrangements.
Attendance/absences
Please do not arrive for class more than 5 minutes prior to start time.
Classes will start and finish on time. If you are late, do your best to minimize the disruption to the class already in progress.
Make-up classes are not available.
There will be no refunds for missed classes.
Although Chinook School of Music (CSM) expects to operate the facilities during the term of this agreement, CSM shall be under no liability for failure to deliver services in circumstances beyond the control of CSM, including but not limited to, Acts of God (including fire, flood, storm, pandemic, or other (natural disasters), acts or regulations of public authorities, and political or social upheavals.)
Communication
Chinook School of Music uses e-mail as our primary mode of communication. Please provide us with your e-mail addresses, including those of all relatives or caregivers attending class. Hard copies of our information are available. If you did not receive an email from us yet, please update your email address with us at your earliest convenience.
Parent-free classes (3 - 5 Year Olds)
Please drop your child off no sooner than 5 minutes before class begins.
Please arrive to pick up your child two minutes prior to the end of class. The children will be kept in the room until contact with their caregiver is made.
Have your child visit the washroom prior to class.
Some children may require extra supervision during class. Should this be the case, we will ask their caregiver to attend classes as well.
Materials
Supplemental materials are provided throughout the term as needed.
Instruments and books used in the class are available to purchase through the school on the second level. Purchase instrument kits on this page and pick them up at your first class!
Liability
Chinook School of Music, their directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, and representatives are not liable for any damages, injuries, illnesses or claims relating to or arising from participation in music lessons, classes or performances or through entering and leaving the premises or facilities.
Government Mandated Closures
Should a government mandated closure of Chinook School of Music occur, all Music Kids classes will continue on a virtual platform.
Music Kids F.A.Q
My child is a few months younger than the next age category. Can I register in that class instead?
Our curriculum is designed to encompass both the younger and older students in each age category. We prefer that you register your child for the class that is age appropriate for them at the time that the class begins. If their teacher feels they need to change classes, they will let you know. Teacher permission is required to register for a class that your child is too young for. Children in the parent free classes must be toilet trained.
May I bring two children with one caregiver?
We request that all children attend class with one caregiver per child. If this is difficult for you, we offer siblings and mixed aged classes for caregivers who have more than one child to manage at a time. If you are certain that your two children will fit into the class effectively with only one caregiver, please contact our administration and they will direct you to the teacher who will make the final decision.
I am leaving town during the session, may I pay for a partial registration?
When you register for Music Kids, you are paying for the spot in the class session. If we offer someone a partial registration, we may be denying full registration to another family. Sometimes there is another family you know who could take over your spot when you are away. We are happy to transfer your registration to accommodate that.
Do you offer make-up lessons?
Music Kids do not offer make-up lessons. Our program sees over 200 students per week and absences occur for many different reasons. Administration and teachers are unable to manage facilitating make-up lessons.
May I bring a younger sibling into the classroom?
We welcome younger infants who are still immobile. Parents are able to leave baby in a bucket seat or use a sling or other carrier to manage both children. If the younger sibling is crawling or walking, we have siblings classes available for both children.
May I bring an older sibling into the classroom?
We allow an older child to come to class and sit quietly off to the side. Occasionally older siblings have PD days off of school – we would rather your child attend with their older sibling than miss the class.
Is Music Kids appropriate for children with Autism?
Yes. Children with autism respond well to our Music Kids program. We will require a caregiver for all age groups for at least the first session.
English is my child’s second language. Will they succeed in the Music Kids program?
Absolutely. The language of music is universal! We have had many ESL students come through our Music Kids program and thrive.