Payment Information
Fall and Spring tuition is based on a 15 week semester. Summer tuition is based on a 4 week semester. All private lessons meet once each week. Classes meet for 10 to 15 weeks. Tuition is due in advance of each semester and is non-refundable unless the class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Tuition for 15 week classes and private lessons, with the exception of Show Choir Kidz, Drum Team, major productions, and special events, may be paid in 2 or 3 equal payments, with the first payment due on or before the first day of class or private lessons, the second payment due on or before September 21, 2009, and the third payment due on or before October 26, 2009. Tuition for 10 and 12 week classes, with the exception of Drum Team, may be paid in 2 equal payments, with the first payment due on or before the first day of class and the second payment due on or before October 8, 2009. Multi-student families will receive a $10 discount for the second and each additional student within the family. Employees of the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith will receive a $25 discount per child. Tuition is by check or credit card. Please make checks payable to UA Fort Smith Academy of the Arts. Some class sizes are limited, so do not delay your registration.Tuition
Fall Semester runs from August 24 - December 13 (15 weeks).
| Fall 2009 Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Private Music Lessons | 30 Minutes | $350 |
| Private Music Lessons | 45 Minutes | $500 |
| Private Music Lessons | 60 Minutes | $650 |
| French Horn Lessons Grades 7-9 | Tuesday 4:00-5:30 pm | $200 |
| French Horn Lessons Grades 10-12 | Monday 4:00-5:30 pm | $200 |
| Drum Team | Monday 5:00-6:30 pm | $25 for private percussion students. $100 for all other students |
| Children's Choir Grades 3-6 | Monday 4:00-5:30 pm | $225/year |
| Children's Choir Grades 6-9 | Tuesday 6:00-7:30 pm | $225/year |
| Show Choir Kidz | Wednesday 4:00-5:30 pm | $50/year |
| Art Class Grades 1-3 | Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm | $150 |
| Art Class Grades 3-5 | Thursday 5:00-6:00 pm | $150 |
| Reader's Theatre Ages 5-7 | Tuesday or Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm | $150 |
| Acting Academy Junior Level Grades 3 - 6 | Monday 3:30-4:30 pm | $150 |
| Acting Academy Senior Level Grades 7 - 9 | Monday 4:30-5:30 pm | $150 |
| Acting for High School Students Grades 10 - 12 | Monday 5:30-6:30 pm | $150 |
| YAG Players: Disney's Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory | Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-5:30 pm | $225 |
| Musikgarten: Family Music for Babies (age birth-18 months) | Friday 9:30-10:00 am | $125 |
| Musikgarten: Family Music for Toddlers (age 16 mos-3 yrs) | Friday 10:15-11:00 am | $165 |
| Musikgarten: Family Music for Toddlers (age 16 mos-3 yrs) | Saturday 10:00-10:45 am | $165 |
| Musikgarten: Cycle of Seasons (age 3-4 yrs) | Friday 11:00-11:45 am | $165 |
| Musikgarten: Music Makers at Home (age: Kindergarten) | Saturday 10:45-11:45 am | $185 |
| Musikgarten: All Together Now (ages Birth-5 yrs) | Thursday 6:00-6:45 pm | $165 |
| Musikgarten: All Together Now (ages Birth-5 yrs) | Saturday 12:00-12:45 pm | $165 |
| Musikgarten: Music Makers at the Keyboard (beginning piano, Grades 1-2) | Thursday 5:00-6:00 pm | $185 |
Spring Semester runs from January 11 - May 1 (15 weeks).
| Spring 2010 Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Private Music Lessons | 30 Minutes | $350 |
| Private Music Lessons | 45 Minutes | $500 |
| Private Music Lessons | 60 Minutes | $650 |
| French Horn Lessons Grades 7-9 | Tuesday 4:00-5:30 pm | $200 |
| French Horn Lessons Grades 10-12 | Monday 4:00-5:30 pm | $200 |
| Drum Team | Monday 5:00-6:30 pm | $25 for private percussion students. $100 for all other students |
| Children's Choir Grades 3-6 | Monday 4:00-5:30 pm | $225/year |
| Children's Choir Grades 6-9 | Tuesday 6:00-7:30 pm | $225/year |
| Show Choir Kidz | Wednesday 4:00-5:30 pm | $50/year |
| Art Class Grades 1-3 | Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm | $150 |
| Art Class Grades 3-5 | Thursday 5:00-6:00 pm | $150 |
| Reader's Theatre Ages 5-7 | Tuesday or Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm | $150 |
| Acting Academy Junior Level Grades 3 - 6 | Monday 3:30-4:30 pm | $150 |
| Acting Academy Senior Level Grades 7 - 9 | Monday 4:30-5:30 pm | $150 |
| Acting for High School Students Grades 10 - 12 | Monday 5:30-6:30 pm | $150 |
| YAG Players: Disney's Aristocats | Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-5:30 pm | $225 |
| Musikgarten: Family Music for Babies (age birth-18 months) | Friday 9:30-10:00 am | $125 |
| Musikgarten: Family Music for Toddlers (age 16 mos-3 yrs) | Friday 10:15-11:00 am | $165 |
| Musikgarten: Family Music for Toddlers (age 16 mos-3 yrs) | Saturday 10:00-10:45 am | $165 |
| Musikgarten: Cycle of Seasons (age 3-4 yrs) | Friday 11:00-11:45 am | $165 |
| Musikgarten: Music Makers at Home (age: Kindergarten) | Saturday 10:45-11:45 am | $185 |
| Musikgarten: All Together Now (ages Birth-5 yrs) | Thursday 6:00-6:45 pm | $165 |
| Musikgarten: All Together Now (ages Birth-5 yrs) | Saturday 12:00-12:45 pm | $165 |
| Musikgarten: Music Makers at the Keyboard (beginning piano, Grades 1-2) | Thursday 5:00-6:00 pm | $185 |
| Special Events | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production of Best Christmas Pageant Ever Breedlove Auditorium | December 18, 19, & 20 | $50 Tuition Audition dates: October 17 & 18 |
| Spring Break Theatre Camp Breedlove Auditorium | March 22-26 | $100 Tuition |
| Production of School House Rock Live! Breedlove Auditorium | May 26, 27, 28, & 29 | $175 Tuition Audition Date: February 20 & 21 |
- Students must audition for our major productions. Tuition to participate in Best Christmas Pageant Ever is $50, which is due at the audition. Tuition to participate in School House Rock Live! is $175. A $50 registration fee is due at the audition. Those cast in the production must pay the remainder of the tuition, $125, promptly. Please contact the Academy at rwalker@uafortsmith.edu for more information.
| Summer 2010 Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Private Music Lessons | 30 minute | $100 |
| Private Music Lessons | 45 minute | $130 |
| Private Music Lessons | 60 minute | $160 |
Payment Instructions
Please make checks payable to UA Fort Smith Academy of the Arts. You may also pay by credit card. Send payment and registration to Dr. Rosilee Walker, UA Fort Smith Academy of the Arts, PO Box 3649, Ft. Smith, AR 72913. For inquiries and credit card payment call Dr. Walker at 479-788-7546.The Academy of the Arts is a division of Academic Affairs.

