Annual Registration Fee

Our trimester system includes: Winter/Spring term, running from January to May; a summer term during June through August; and a Fall term running September through December with two-week breaks in December and April. Public holidays are observed.

There is one yearly $30 registration fee per student that must accompany registration. There is an option to add the fee when registering online.

If you wish to register in person please download the registration form to complete and turn into the CMS Administrator via email or send to the office at 27 Church Street, Stonington, CT 06378.

Payment by Trimester

CMS offers two payment options:

  • Payment in full online or by check in advance.

  • Two installment payments online or by check for 60 or 30 minute lessons. First payment is due at the initial registration and the second tuition payment is due at half of the term. Payments not made by the due date will result in a suspension of lessons until payment is made.

** If a student enrolls later in the term and is set up for the Installment Payment Option, the installment payment is due before the first lesson.

The amounts are:

  • 19 One Hour lessons: $1,330 full payment | $665 first installment; $665 second installment

  • 19 Thirty Minute lessons: $722 full payment | $361 first installment; $361 second installment

The completed Form(s), Fee, and tuition deposit should be returned to the CMS Administrator: The online registration process will send you an automatic email confirmation. If by snail mail: Calvary Music School, Attn: Matthew Provost, 27 Church Street, Stonington, CT 06378.

Sibling/Second Instrument Discount

CMS offers a 10% discount for siblings, or for one student taking lessons on a second instrument.  The discount will be taken on the less expensive lesson. The discount only applies if you are making a full tuition payment. Installment payments do not apply.

* To take advantage of this discount use the discount code: TENPERCENT (case sensitive) at checkout. This coupon will not work unless 2 or more lessons are in your cart.

CMS Enrollment Reward Program

Students who introduce a new student will receive a discount on their tuition of $30. The discount will apply only to the first year that the new student is enrolled. This does not apply to siblings.

Once your friend has enrolled please contact the CMS Administrator via email - musicschool@calvarychurchstonington.org with the friend’s name and contact information. Once we have checked the information you have provided with our registration records we will apply the discount.

Financial Assistance

The mission of Calvary Music School is to provide high-quality musical education to students of all ages, backgrounds, levels of ability, and economic means. Fundraising and charitable contributions enable CMS to offer limited financial assistance to students with demonstrated need.  The amount of an aid award is based on family size, financial obligations, and the limited availability of CMS resources. Applications are strictly confidential and must be updated yearly.  Continued aid is dependent upon commitment and attendance, plus teacher and Artistic Director evaluation. CMS reserves the right to discontinue Financial Assistance in cases of lack of commitment to practice, poor attendance, tardiness or limited resources. The Financial Assistance Form is available to download.