Preparatory Division Returning Student - Fall 2026

For Returning Students ONLY
Early Registration OPEN ONLY for current Bard Prep Spring 2026 Students
Early Registration and Deposit Deadline: May 1, 2026

ONE FORM PER FAMILY

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Course Selection

Course Selection Same as last semester Different from Last semester (including schedule and instrument requests - please describe below)
Notes: Please request any changes you desire HERE. Honored on a first come, first serve basis, and subject to course availability. The course list can be found below, or on our website.
Discounts (choose only one)

Discounts (choose only one) 5% sibling discount 10% Bard employee discount
Installment Plan

Installment Plan Optional 4 Monthly Installment Plan -- $50 per semester
Checkboxes

Checkboxes Facility Use Fee: $90 per family (goes directly to the maintenance of equipment, instruments, and facilities used by the Preparatory Division)
PAYMENTS:

In order to complete registration, please submit $100 per instrument/class non-refundable deposit:

AFTER THE REGISTRATION FORM IS SUBMITTED, APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE AND INSTRUCTIONS ON SUBMITTING PAYMENT.

PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED VIA ONLINE LINK

Please do not mail in payment - Until the tuition deadline ONLY, checks may be dropped off in-person to the Preparatory Division dropbox. Late payments by check will not be accepted.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY
Students may withdraw from the Preparatory Program or individual classes at any time. Tuition refunds will be given at the following rates:
• Before the 1st Day of Classes: 100% Tuition Refund
(minus the application fee and tuition deposit*)
• After the 1st Day of Classes: 90%
• After the 2nd Day of Classes: 75%
• After the 3rd Day of Classes: No Refund Given

Withdrawal from individual classes and/or secondary lessons will also be refunded at the percentage rates listed above.

*Please Note: Application Fee and Tuition Deposit are not Refundable at any time of withdrawal.

The Deposit is built into the tuition. The Deposit is typically $100 per instrument/class for Full Program Students. For non Full Program students, registration for class/ensemble is $100.

If you wish to withdraw, you must notify the Bard Preparatory Division directors by email at [email protected]. The effective date of withdrawal is the date that the written notice is received, not the last day of class or private lesson. Students receiving financial aid forfeit their aid upon withdrawal.

ABSENCE AND TARDINESS POLICIES
Private Lessons
Student Absences - Bard Preparatory Division faculty members are not required to make up lessons missed due to an absence by the student. Teachers may choose to make up 1 missed lesson per semester if they have time in their schedule to do so. Make up lesson may occur remotely, if the teacher is not available for in-person make up lesson.
Please discuss this possibility directly with the teacher.
Please limit requests to 1 per semester and for illnesses only.

Teacher Absences - If a Preparatory Division teacher is absent from a lesson, that lesson will be covered or made up. Whenever possible a substitute teacher* will be provided to fill in at the regular lesson time. If a substitute teacher cannot be provided for the date of the absence, the lesson will be made up by either the regular teacher or a substitute teacher at a later date, mutually agreed upon by the student and the teacher.

*Substitute teachers are professionals with qualifications comparable to Bard Preparatory Division Faculty members

Tardiness - Please arrive on time to private lessons. Lessons in the Bard Preparatory Division are very tightly scheduled and consequently, any lesson time missed cannot be made up.

Classes
Student or Teacher Absences - If a class teacher is absent, the class will be held as scheduled with a substitute teacher. Classes missed due to student absence will not be made up. If your child will miss a class, please notify the teacher and directors before the absence if possible, and class assignments will be provided.

Tardiness - A student arriving late to class disrupts the flow of the class and diminishes the learning experience for everyone. Please make every attempt to arrive on time to all classes.

SUPERVISION OF MINORS
During the interim between classes and lessons, students are the sole responsibility of their parent(s) or caregiver. Bard Preparatory Division Staff, Faculty, and Directors are not responsible for monitoring students or siblings between official Bard Prep classes, lessons, or rehearsals. If students need assistance between classes please make arrangements for a parent or caregiver to be present at the appropriate time.

Studio teachers make their own guidelines for parent attendance at lessons, based on optimal student learning.

STUDENT ILLNESS
To avoid the spread of illness and infection, we ask that students avoid coming to Preparatory Division classes, lessons, or events with the following symptoms:

Fever, diarrhea, or vomiting in the previous 24-hour period
Extreme coughing
Impetigo
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Chicken pox - until all lesions have dried and crusted
Strep Throat - until at least 24 hours of treatment
Infection with head lice, scabies, or pinworms -
until at least 24 hours of treatment
Skin rashes
Measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, hib, and tuberculosis

If students come to Bard Preparatory Division classes, lessons, or events with signs of the above illnesses or other potentially contagious conditions, we reserve the right to refuse their participation for that day.

PHOTO RELEASE
By enrolling in the Bard Preparatory Division, the student or parent/guardian (for students under 18) authorizes the making and use of any photos, videos or sound recordings during his/her participation in classes, lessons, or performances for any purpose without compensation to the student or parent/guardian.

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BARD PREP COURSES and TUITION:

FULL PROGRAM: Lessons + Musicianship
Full Program: 30 Minute Private Lesson & 45 min Music & Movement II (age 5) -- $1,410

Full Program: 30 Minute Private Lesson & 55 min
Musicianship/Technique (age 6 and up) -- $1,507

Full Program: 45 Minute Private Lesson & 55 min Musicianship/Technique -- $1,934

Full Program: 60 Minute Private Lesson & 55 min Musicianship/Technique -- $2,367

SECONDARY INSTRUMENTS/VOICE LESSONS (for Full Program Students Only)

30 Minute Secondary or Additional Instrument/Voice Lesson -- $837

45 Minute Secondary or Additional Instrument/Voice Lesson -- $1,215

60 Minute Secondary or Additional Instrument/Voice Lesson -- $1,595

ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS/VOICE LESSONS (for Full Program Students Only)

30 Minute Secondary or Additional Instrument/Voice Lesson -- $837

45 Minute Secondary or Additional Instrument/Voice Lesson -- $1,215

60 Minute Secondary or Additional Instrument/Voice Lesson -- $1,595

CHORUS AND VOCAL ENSEMBLES

Ages 7-11 Senior Chorus (b.2019-2021) -- $448

Ages 12-18 (Junior High & High School) Senior Vocal Ensemble -- $576

CHAMBER MUSIC AND ENSEMBLES

30 Minute Chamber Music -- $382

45 Minute Chamber Music -- $573

60 Minute Chamber Music -- $763

Senior Chorus, 12:00-12:30 pm (ages 7-11) --$448

OPTIONAL CLASSES

60 Minute Piano Technique & Repertoire Class (Bach class for advanced pianists) -- $382

Recording Technology Class -- $275 (Students must be at least 13 yrs old)

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC CLASSES
All classes meet for 15 Saturdays (**UPDATE DATES)

9:00-9:45am: Age 3-4 only: Music and Movement I --$486

9:00-10:15am: Age 4 only: Music & Movement I AND Ages 4-6 Children's Chorus -- $767

10:15-11:00am: Ages 4-6 Music and Movement section II -- $486

9:45-11:00am: Ages 5-6 only: Music & Movement II AND 9:45am Children's Chorus -- $767

12:00-12:30pm: Ages 7-11 Senior Chorus -- $448
Please Check (Required)

Please Check (Required) I have read the policies and procedures I hereby authorize the above named minor(s) participation in the Bard Preparatory Division at Bard College for the 2026-2027 school year. I further release Bard College, its directors, officers, employees, students, agents, representatives or affiliates, from any and all liability caused in whole or in part by anyone affiliated with Bard College or from any other cause whatsoever, which results in bodily injury or personal injury suffered by above named minor participant and for any loss or loss of use or damage to personal property owned by said participant or family member, or any other damage or injury, which may result due to the above named minor’s visit or use of Bard College facilities during this activity. I further understand that all Bard College employees including faculty, staff and volunteers involved in said visitation will exercise reasonable care and act responsibly while conducting activities of said visitation. I further understand that Bard College does not provide Health Insurance for students during their participation in the Preparatory Division. Health Insurance is the sole responsibility of the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s).