Enrollment policies
Photo Release
- MGC reserves the right to use a singer's likeness in a photograph, video or other digital media on our website, Facebook page, brochure or other publications.
- MGC reserves the right to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose
- MGC will never post the singer's name, age or city of origin
- Rights to inspect or approve finished product wherein a singer's likeness appears are waived
- Rights to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the singer's likeness are waived
- Parents, legal guardians and responsible adults hold MGC harmless from all claims, demands and causes of action in relation to this photo release
Registration
- One-time non-refundable registration fee: $50 per new singer
- Returned check fee is $30 per check
- Payments can be made with a major credit card, PayPal, or by check.
- Payment plans and need-based financial assistance are available; please email our admin to make arrangements.
- Payment plans for the Fall Session and Full Season must be completed by December 1.
- Payment plans for the Spring Session must be completed by April 1.
- Registration must be complete, and tuition and fees must be paid, before singers begin attending rehearsals, unless a trial class has been arranged by emailing our our admin.
- There is no refund, discount or pro-rating for missed classes
Refunds
- Refunds for Summer Camp:
- Before May 15: full tuition refund, less $40 administrative fee
- Between May 15 and June 7: 50% tuition refund
- No refunds after June 7
- Refunds for Spring 2023
- Full refund minus $40 administration before classes start
- 50% refund before 3rd week starts (ie after 2 classes)
- No refund from week 3 onwards
- Full refund minus $40 administration before classes start
Attendance
- We do everything possible to schedule our performances months in advance. This is to ensure that all chorus members and families plan for and can attend all scheduled performances.
- Attendance at all dress rehearsals and performances is mandatory
- Chorus members may be exempted from a performance or dress rehearsal for illness, significant church or school events like graduations and bat/bar mitzvahs or confirmations, and important family events.
- Members who wish to be excused from attending a concert or dress rehearsal are expected to inform their teacher as far in advance as possible.
- Examples of performances are: Holiday concert, Outreach concerts, Spring Graduation concert, etc.
- A student may not miss a dress rehearsal for any reason other than those stated above, or she may not be allowed to participate in the associated performance.
Performance Attire
- Frescos and Giocosos wear their own black leggings or black pants with their chorus t-shirt for performances
- Ariosos, Bel Cantos and Chantons costume fee of $75 covers the black performance dress
- A new dress must be purchased if the dress is no longer ankle length
- Shoes and stockings are the responsibility of the singers, and both need to be black
Miscellaneous
- Chorus retreats and tour fees are not funded by the chorus, and participating singers are charged separate fees to cover these events
- Chorus families are responsible for purchasing event tickets for any concerts they wish to attend