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SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Band Program

Terms And Conditions

By accepting your band enrolment with us, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions:

Instruments

• All band members are required to have an instrument in time for their first rehearsal.
• Each student is responsible for the hire or purchase of his or her instrument. MusicLinks will be available to advise and assist. 

Commitment

• All Concert band members must aim to commit to the program for the entire school year.
• In Term 1,  rehearsals take place in weeks 2-9 and week 10 is make up lesson week.
• In Terms 2 & 3, rehearsals take place in weeks 1-9  and week 10 is make up lesson week. 
• In Term 4,  rehearsals take place in weeks 1-8 with week 9 being make up lesson week.
• Sometimes a performance will replace a rehearsal if they fall on the same day.
• Any band member wishing to discontinue his/her band program enrolment should email band@musiclinks.com.au at least 4 weeks prior to the end of the term. 
• Missed band rehearsals and group lessons are not refundable. 

 Private/Pair/Group lessons on-site at your school

• In Term 1,  rehearsals take place in weeks 2-9 and week 10 is make up lesson week.
• In Terms 2 & 3, rehearsals take place in weeks 1-9  and week 10 is make up lesson week. 
• In Term 4,  rehearsals take place in weeks 1-8 with week 9 being make up lesson week.
• Private lessons: with at least 24 hours notice of cancellation, we will offer one make-up lesson.
• The make up lesson will be scheduled in the last week of term. If you cannot make this time, the lesson is forfeited.
• Pair and Group lessons: there will be no make-up lessons for pair and group lessons.
• Lesson cancellations must take place via our online portal. Informing your teacher directly is not sufficient.  
• One make-up lesson is permitted per student per term:

     - If the lesson is scheduled before school, the cancellation must take place via the portal  before 7:30 pm the night before.

     - If the lesson is during the school day or after school, the cancellation must take place  via the portal before 7:30 am on the day of the lesson.

• The studio shall not assume any financial responsibility for a student’s absence(s). Lesson rates are set packaged fees, and shall not be lowered nor refunded for missed lessons..
• Make up lessons cannot be carried over into the following term.
• MusicLinks can not alter term dates to accomodate family holidays.

Expectations

All band members are required to: 

• bring their instrument/s and all relevant music to each band rehearsal.
• attend all rehearsals and performances as advised. 
• practice their instrument at home on a regular basis. 
• behave appropriately during all band rehearsals. 
• have a private weekly lesson or group lesson on their instrument.
• Follow the school’s Code of Conduct at all times. 
• We reserve the right to refuse or terminate participation to anyone at any time without notice or reason. 

Fees

• The fee package is calculated annually and charged 4 times a year at the beginning of each term. It includes all performances and rehearsals for the year. Workshops and Band Camps attract additional fees and will be communicated at the time of registration. Band Camps and Workshops are not compulsory but highly encouraged.
• Invoices will be sent out during the holidays and payment is due before the first lesson of term. Payment is due 7 days after the invoice date.
• You can elect to pay annualised fees over equal monthly instalments
• Band Fees are not refundable.
• Payment can be made via direct deposit or online.
• Credit cards will attract a 1.8 % surcharge from the system.
• Late payments will result in a $10 per week late fee. 
• Warning emails will be sent for fees, and if they remain unpaid for an amount of time determined at MusicLink’s discretion, will result in removal from the band program.

Photography And Recording

• Occasionally we will use group photos/videos from concerts or other events on our social media, website or other marketing programs. 
• Please let us know if you do not want us to photograph or video your child and include them on the type of postings above. Email band@musiclinks.com.au 

Student Welfare

• MusicLinks tutors are responsible for their students during scheduled lessons and rehearsal sessions only. We do not take responsibility for children outside of these times. 
• Please notify us if your child has any special needs that may require addressing during these lessons and rehearsal sessions. Email band@musiclinks.com.au

Delivery of Instruments and Equipment

1. MusicLinks staff do not deliver or collect books, instruments or accessories to/from school or home addresses.
2. Where delivery or pick up is required, a courier or postage fee is payable.

Covid Safety

• All students must bring own hand sanitiser, anti-bacterial wipes and pencil. 
• Hand sanitiser must be used before and after each lesson/rehearsal.
• Percussion students must use own mallets and drumsticks at all times.
• In the event of a temporary school closure due to Covid, all lessons will move to an online platform. 

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