• New Students    NEW -- Click on the new inquiry survey for a personalized contact
• Waiting List Students
• Returning Students
• Orchestras and Ensembles
• Tuition Assistance

New Students 
(Those who have never studied at the Community Music School of Webster University and those who were not registered students during the previous semester.  Take the New Student Inquiry Survey and we will contact you to discuss options.)

Individual Lessons
Care is taken in pairing students with instructors. A student's background, personality, personal motivation and goals, as well as specific needs or requirements are carefully considered before a teacher is suggested. By registering students in person, our staff is able to assess these criteria to better ensure that the student is placed with the most appropriate instructor and will progress and thrive in his or her musical studies.

1. Prospective students and/or parents should attend registration where a lesson time will be arranged.
2. At registration, a staff member will discuss your musical goals and experience with you in order to place you with the most appropriate instructor.
   

Group/Class Instruction
Four or more students wanting to study the same instrument can arrange group instruction.  Students may register for class instruction by using the mail-in registration form, by attending regular registration times, or by calling 314-968-5939. 
Young Years Registration Form for group classes for ages 1.5-8 yrs.

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Waiting List Students

1. If it is not possible to place students with an appropriate teacher/class during registration, students may elect to place their names on the waiting list for that instrument or class. Only those who attend registration and attempt to enroll may be placed on the waiting list. Those who mail in class registration forms will also be placed on a waiting list pending minimum enrollment.
2. If an opening occurs for that instrument or the minimum enrollment for a class is obtained, students on the waiting list will be called to determine their interest in completing registration.

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Returning Students
(Those who have been Music School students during the previous semester.)

1. Complete the online registration form or return a printed copy by the stated deadline to reserve a place on the teacher’s schedule. Returning students must consult with their teachers about lesson times.
2. Initial billing statements will be posted to the student's online account prior to the start of the semester.
3. If you have been in class instruction, your teacher will recommend the best class placement for the upcoming semester.
4. Any returning student with an outstanding balance cannot be registered for the next semester until the past due charges are paid in full.

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Orchestras and Ensembles
Since acceptance and registration for these groups is by audition, you should call 314-968-5939 for specific audition and registration information. 

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Tuition Assistance

1. Tuition assistance is available to cover partial tuition expense at the Webster Groves, Strauss Center, and University City locations for students demonstrating financial need.  To receive tuition assistance, students or their parents must complete a tuition assistance application and submit current proof of income (as specified on the application).
2. Tuition assistance is not retroactive; students must pay for any lessons or classes attended before a tuition assistance award is granted.
3. Students/families who qualify for tuition assistance and who are also awarded a scholarship must choose between the two.  Also, no further discounts may apply. 
4. The Monticello College Foundation, the National Flute Association, and the After Hours Community Band provide a portion of the tuition assistance available. 

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