Fees

2023 Tuition Fees

Individual Lessons – Hume Con and partner Schools/community facilities.
All locations – for off site lessons, availability is subject to adequate enrolments and school/host agreement.

20 Minutes
40 Minutes
60 Minutes

$270 ($30 per Lesson)
$540 ($60.00 per Lesson)
$765 ($85.00 per Lesson)

Per 9-Week Term
Second subject receives a discount.

Shared Lessons – Hume Con and partner schools/community facilities
All locations – for off site lessons, availability is subject to adequate enrolments and school/host agreement

20 Minutes
40 Minutes
60 Minutes

$180 ($20 per lesson)
$360 ($40 per lesson)
$540 ($60 per lesson)

Per 9 week term
1-2 teachers depending on group size.
Second subject receives a discount.

Ad Hoc lesson – Hume Con only

40 Minutes
60 Minutes

$65 (per lesson)
$90 (per lesson)

Theory and Musicianship – group lesson * Individual lessons as per above
Hume Con Only

40 Minutes
60 Minutes

$120
$180

Per 9 week term
Per 9 week term

Ensembles – Hume Con and partner schools/community facilities
* Scholarship Holders – first ensemble is free / Second ensemble for all – receives a discount
* Other students: second ensemble recieves a discount
Typical ensemble fees are outlined below.

Small Ensmebles – 40 minutes
Small Ensembles – 60 Minutes
Small Ensembles – 90 Minutes
Med Ensemble – 60 Minutes
Medium Ensemble – 90 minutes
Large Ensembles – 60 Minutes
Large Ensembles – 90 Minutes

$80
$120
$180
$120
$150
$80
$120

Per term
Per term
Ensemble pricing covers only staff costs – other costs are subsidised.

Travel Costs to centres outside Goulburn
Our support from the NSW Government enables us to cover the costs associated with travel to regional districts and centres away from Goulburn where there is enough demand to make it practical. So for most Schools or communities, fees will be the same as, or similar to, fees charged in Goulburn. As our government funding is directed to overcoming educational disadvantage in regional communities, there will be some wealthier institutions where it would be inappropriate to subsidise travel costs.
Please contact us to discuss whether a subsidy would be available.

Early Childhood Music Classes at the Con
These lessons are currently free through Schools as Commuity Centres – sponsored by Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

Early Childhood Music Classes – other locations
Early childhood lessons can be arranged on a per child or per group basis in other locations for community groups or organisations. Travel costs policy above applies.

Price on application.

After School Music for primary school students – Hume Con
40 minute after school programs to develop musical skills and foundations for primary school age children.

$120

Per 9 week term

In School teaching
Prices are developed for each school, but the following is a reliable indication. Lessons are subject to availability and agreement with partner schools.
Individual tuition- Goulburn and Other Centres standard pricing applies Travel costs policy above applies.

Travel costs policy above applies.

Classroom teaching or ensembles

Prices for a typical full class are around $5 pw per child. For smaller classes, the cost would be higher
If applicable, instrument hire is around $5 per instrument/child.
Travel costs policy above applies.

Discounts and Surcharges

Enrolment after the start of term

Fees are adjusted based on weeks
remaining in the term

Prompt payment within 14 days

Receives a discount of 3%.

Multiple instruments

Receive a discount.

Multiple ensembles/classes

discount per additional group/class

Multiple family members

discount per additional student
per term

Late Fee

$50 late fee applied at the end of term. Any additional debt collection costs are also charged.

Payment by instalments

Payments by instalment during the term attract no charges. If we agree to a payment plan which extends into the following term, and the agreed plan is being complied with, any late fees will typically be waived

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Bursaries and scholarships

Hume Conservatorium offers a range of scholarships and bursaries.

CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT
TUITION FEES
Students are accepted for enrolment on the understanding that fees are paid in advance each term.
1. Term fees are payable in advance upon commencing lessons.
2. Where the teacher’s times are booked and the student cancels or is unavailable for lessons, no refunds will be allowed. Every lesson allocated must be paid for.
3. If the teacher is unable to give a lesson, “make-up” times will be offered in week 10 of the term, or by arrangement.
4. Credits will apply if a teacher misses a lesson (and cannot offer a “make-up”)
5. The CEO may offer a credit for compassionate reasons – eg a prolonged illness and accompanied by a doctor’s certificate. Credits are not available for absences due to vacations or similar occurrences.
6. If fees are paid within 14 days of the invoice, a 3% discount applies.
7. If fees are paid gradually during the term, there is no discount, but there are no additional fees.
8. If fees remain outstanding at the end of term, a $50 late fee applies, unless you have made a payment plan with us and are up to date.
9. If fees remain outstanding and debt collection activities are required, debt collection costs will be recovered.
10. If fees remain outstanding at the end of term, the suspension policy applies

WITHDRAWAL OR CANCELLATION
There is a minimum two-week notice for withdrawals or changes in lesson time. For example, if you withdraw at the end of the term for the next term, there is no fee. If you don’t tell us until the start of term- when a teacher has already been reserved for you- you will be billed for the first 2 weeks. The same applies to cancellations during the term.

SUSPENSION FOR ARREARS
1. We expect fees to be paid by the end of each term. Bursaries may also be available in cases of hardship.
2. If arrears remain outstanding at the start of the following term, re-enrolment will not be permitted.
3. If there is a waiting list offers will be made to students on the waiting list, and you may lose your place.
4. You can approach us about a payment plan. If we agree to a plan and you pay the first instalment, we may permit re-enrolment provided that the plan terms are being met.

We acknowledge the traditional Custodians of this Land, where the Aboriginal People have performed age-old ceremonies of storytelling, music, dance and celebration. As a traditional meeting place, many first nations peoples came to this region. Underneath our buildings and roads this Land always will be traditional Aboriginal Land. in the same way, all music making genres and practices come from our musical elders, so we acknowledge those on whose skills and wisdom we draw.