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 dropping singers enrolled in the fall or full session (Sept - May):
  • Before October 20: 50% tuition refund
  • No refunds after October 20
• Refunds for ALL dropping singers who paid for the SPRING session ONLY (January - May):
  • Before February 15: 50% tuition refund
  • No refunds after February 15

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 $70 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