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Registration Information

DCC Academy of Music Is in-Person and Online for Spring 2024!

Registration for spring is underway!

From January 22 to May 4, we will be offering on-campus group classes and individual lessons. Students have the option to take lessons in-person or online, and can register for separate packages of 4 lessons (trial package) or for a package of 14 lessons (full semester package). Group classes will meet for 14 class sessions.

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Very Responsive and Helpful!

"The folks at the Academy were very responsive and helpful in signing me up for the right classes based on my needs. They followed up with any questions I had, and the instructor, Dan Stevens, for my class is great!" - Edie D.

Spring Semester 2024

January 22 - May 4

Early Bird Discount deadline: January 8
Group Class Registration Deadline: January 15


How to Register

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Group Classes

You can REGISTER ONLINE for group classes only. Please follow the steps below:
  1. Please find the group class you would like to take by browsing our website.
  2. Be sure to check that the class schedule works for you, and then click on the date to add to cart and begin the checkout process.
  3. You will need to create a student account, follow the steps, and complete payment in order to secure your registration.

Individual Lessons

Please complete the Music Academy Private Lessons Interest Form for advisement and enrollment options. 

  1. Note to Parents: When creating an account, registering, or filling forms for your child please make sure you are using the child's information. 
  2. Individual lesson registrations are on a rolling basis and schedules run January 22 through May 4. Locations of lessons vary at Main Campus, Fishkill, and Online.
  3. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Salomone at nicholas.salomone@sunydutchess.edu or (845) 431-8916.

Discounts

Name Description Discount
Early Bird Register by Monday, January 8th and receive a 10% early bird discount. Use code EARLYSP24 when you register online for group classes. 10%
Bundle Register for at least one group class and one individual lesson package and receive 10% off. 10%
Family Register two or more family members (siblings or parents) and receive 10% off. 10%
Senior If you are over 65 years old, you are eligible to receive the senior discount. Use code SENIORSP24 when you register online for group classes. 15%

*Note: Students must call the AOM office at 845-431-8916 to apply discounts. Only one discount can be applied per semester.

College Credit Registration

See college credit registration information and learn about Performing Arts credit programs.

Students interested in declaring a music major should email John Howell at john.howell@sunydutchess.edu.

Refund Policy

If a student would like to withdraw from a class, please notify the AOM office as soon as possible at (845) 431-8916 or aomoffice@sunydutchess.edu.Students will only be granted a full refund if they withdraw prior to the first session. 

Below is the tuition refund schedule applicable to AOM Group Classes:

  Full Semester
Prior to the first session 100%
After the first session (January 22 - 28) 75%
After the second session (January 29 - February 4) 50%
After the third session (February 5 - 11) 25%
After the fourth session (February 12 or later) 0%

If a group class is cancelled due to low enrollment, students will have the opportunity to transfer into a different class, transfer into private lessons, or receive a refund.

If a student needs to withdraw for outstanding circumstances such as a medical emergency, they will need to fill out this withdrawal appeal form in order to receive a refund.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC WITHDRAWAL APPEAL FORM

Health & Safety Procedures

COVID-related protocols vary based on guidance from CDC, NYS, SUNY and Dutchess County. See updated campus guidelines.

Contact Us

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Poughkeepsie, CBI 210

53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

 

Email: aomoffice@sunydutchess.edu
Phone: (845) 431-8916

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Fishkill

461 U.S. 9, Fishkill, NY 12524

 

Email: aomoffice@sunydutchess.edu
Phone: (845) 431-8916