Before You Begin
Baby Beginnings: First Notes (Newborn–9 Months)
Enrollment in Baby Beginnings: First Notes is complimentary.
Please select your preferred Primary and Secondary Musical Beginnings classes. During this introductory program, families may attend any Musical Beginnings class throughout the week without advance notice, regardless of the classes selected on this form.
When your Student transitions into the regular Musical Beginnings program, Annual Tuition will begin at the appropriate prorated amount.
The 2026–2027 Academic Year includes 30 scheduled weeks of instruction. As with most schools and educational programs, there are several planned breaks throughout the year to coincide with holidays and the seasonal calendar. Tuition, however, is based on just 27 weeks of instruction, providing every family with three complimentary weeks built into the Academic Year.
Choosing the Correct Class Level
Please register your Student for the class level they will attend for most of the 2026–2027 Academic Year.
If your Student has a birthday during the year and you are unsure which class is the best fit, don't worry—we're happy to help. Simply contact the BMEC office before registering.
Children develop at different rates, so class placement is based on developmental readiness, musical growth, and the Director's recommendation—not birthdays alone.
One of the strengths of BMEC is that children learn in developmentally appropriate mixed-age classes. Younger children learn by observing older classmates, while older children gain confidence as leaders and role models.
Around December and January, we naturally begin looking at each Student's growth and talking with families whose children may be ready for the next class level. This is something BMEC has always done. If a move would better support your Student's learning, we'll discuss the options together.
The goal is simply to place every Student where they will experience the greatest success throughout the year.
Students Approaching Age Six
Keyboard Encounters is designed primarily for Students who are 4 or 5 years old at the beginning of the Academic Year.
Students who begin the year as 5-year-olds are encouraged to complete the entire Academic Year with their classmates, even if they celebrate their sixth birthday during the year. Advancement to independent piano instruction is typically planned following completion of the Academic Year.
Students who are already 6 years old before the Academic Year begins will generally be recommended for independent piano instruction or another age-appropriate program unless the Director determines a different placement would better meet the Student's educational needs.
As with all BMEC classes, final placement is based upon developmental readiness, musical growth, and the Director's recommendation—not age alone.
Registration Checklist
1. Select Your Class Choices
Please select both a First Choice and Second Choice class.
Your Second Choice should be a class your family would be willing to attend if your First Choice reaches capacity.
2. Enter Any Applicable Discount Code
If you qualify for a tuition discount or scholarship, please enter the appropriate code during registration.
Eligible discounts include: One applicable Discount Code can be used per family
20% Returning Family (Re-Enrollment) Discount SUM20
25% Musical Beginnings (10–24 Months) + Older Sibling Discount MB25
50% All Saints Episcopal Church Member Discount AS50
50% Queen City Music Fest Volunteer Discount (Volunteer at two of the three Queen City Music Fest events held in November, February, and April.) QCMF50
The 20% ArtsWave ArtsPass Discount may be applied at any time and is not subject to the August 15 deadline. The discount code is available through the ArtsWave ArtsPass app.
ArtsWave ArtsPass: Enter the code provided in your ArtsWave App.
3. Review the Parent Agreement
Please carefully read the Parent Agreement, Policies, Waivers, and Authorizations before submitting your registration.
4. Submit Payment
Payment in full, or the first installment, is required before your registration can be processed.
You do not need a PayPal account. All major credit cards are accepted.
Important Registration Information
Submission of this registration form does not guarantee placement in a class.
Current BMEC Students and siblings receive priority placement before new registrations are finalized.
Class rosters are finalized after the registration deadline.
Class times, instructors, and class compositions may be adjusted as educational or operational needs require.
If your first-choice class is unavailable, your second-choice class may be assigned.
If a class reaches capacity or does not meet minimum enrollment, BMEC will contact you regarding alternate placement options.
If BMEC is unable to offer your Student an appropriate placement, any tuition paid will be refunded in full.
Thank you for choosing Baldwin Music Education Center!