Tuition rates are based on a 16-week semester. Billing for private lessons is calculated per semester. Billing for classes and ensembles are calculated per year. Higher rates may apply for some instructors. Students enrolled in weekly private lessons receive a $100 discount for each additional class/ensemble they enroll in. This discount is pro-rated depending on when the student enrolls during the school year.
Private Instruction
| 30-minute lessons | $1,296/semester |
| 45-minute lessons | $1,944/semester |
| 60-minute lessons | $2,592/semester |
| 90-minute lessons | $3,888/semester |
Beginner Musician Programs
| 60-minute Marimba Magic Musicianship | $1,330/year |
| 30-minute Suzuki Technique & Musicianship Class | $486/year |
| 45-minute Suzuki Technique & Musicianship Class | $726/year |
| 60-minute Suzuki Technique & Musicianship Class | $966/year |
Large Ensembles
| Rivers Youth Orchestras—Primo | $710/year |
| Rivers Youth Orchestras—Preparatory, Sinfonia, Philharmonia, Youth Symphony | $1,010/year |
| Camerata Strings | $1,010/year |
| Rivers Youth Wind Ensemble Senior | $1,010/year |
| Rivers Youth Wind Ensemble Junior | $710/year |
| Studio Chamber Music | $1,566/year |
| ChamberMusicLab | $2,270/year |
| Jazz Ensembles | $1,566/year |
Classes & Seminars
| Adult Piano Masterclasses (1 per semester) | $506/year |
| 45-minute Theory Classes | $720/year |
Summer Programs 2026
| Summer Music | $2,110/session |
| Summer Jazz & Contemporary Music | Session 1: $1,900/session; Session 2: $2,110/session |
| Summer Suzuki (Full-Day Tuition) | $745* |
| Summer Suzuki (3-Hour Tuition) | $380* |
| Summer Suzuki (2-Hour Tuition, Future Players) | $260* |
| Summer Band | $480* |
| Summer Orchestra | $480* | Summer Percussion | $745* |
Fees
| Annual registration fee (per student) | $35 |
Financial Aid
The Rivers School Conservatory is committed to making music education available to as many students as possible. Financial aid is based on financial need and availability of funds.
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