SUMMER PROGRAM FAQS
Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions that may help you understand more about the summer program:
- Can I choose more than one instrument?
- Who issues the examination certificate?
- Can I skip a grade?
- I have mailed in my registration but I have not received any confirmation. Do I need to submit again?
- I have already registered but need to withdraw from the program. Can I get a refund?
- How is the summer program different from the regular program?
- My child is 6 year old but minimum age is 7. Can I still sign up for the class?
- There are two sessions for my instrument class. Which one will I go to?
- Can I choose or change my instrument after the summer program begins?
- Is an instrument required to attend the classes?
Can I choose more than one instrument?
The summer program registration fees will cover your enrollment for ONE instrument class (erhu, dizi, liuqin, zhongruan, pipa, yangqin, guzheng, hulusi, sheng, suona). In the same registration, you can also enroll in Chinese Percussion and Children’s Choir without any additional fees.
If you are interested in more than one instrument, first check if there is any schedule conflict in class time. If there is no conflict, you can enroll in the other class by submitting a second registration. You will need to pay an additional registration fees for the second instrument.
If you child is between 5-7 years old which will be too young for most of the instrument classes, you can enroll in Chinese Percussion, and/or Children’s Choir in one registration.
The summer program registration fees will cover your enrollment for ONE instrument class (erhu, dizi, liuqin, zhongruan, pipa, yangqin, guzheng, hulusi, sheng, suona). In the same registration, you can also enroll in Chinese Percussion and Children’s Choir without any additional fees.
If you are interested in more than one instrument, first check if there is any schedule conflict in class time. If there is no conflict, you can enroll in the other class by submitting a second registration. You will need to pay an additional registration fees for the second instrument.
If you child is between 5-7 years old which will be too young for most of the instrument classes, you can enroll in Chinese Percussion, and/or Children’s Choir in one registration.
Who issues the examination certificate?
The examination certificate is issued by the Central Conservatory of Music of China. The certificate contains candidate’s English and Chinese name (if applicable), instrument and grade level taken. It also states if the candidate passes the examination, passes the examination with Honours, or passes the examination with Distinction.
The examination certificate is issued by the Central Conservatory of Music of China. The certificate contains candidate’s English and Chinese name (if applicable), instrument and grade level taken. It also states if the candidate passes the examination, passes the examination with Honours, or passes the examination with Distinction.
Can I skip a grade?
For level 1-6, candidates can apply for any levels they like.
Candidates can apply for level 7 directly if they have not taken level 6 previously.
Candidates who wish to apply for level 8 must have taken and passed level 7 examination previously. If candidate has not taken level 7 examination but still wish to take level 8 exam, he or she must perform one more songs from level 7. He or she must also submit half of the level 7 examination fees in addition to the level 8 examination fees.
Candidates who wish to apply for level 9 must have taken and passed level 8 examination previously. If candidate has not taken level 8 examination but still wish to take level 9 exam, he or she must perform one more songs from level 8. He or she must also submit half of the level 8 examination fees in addition to the level 9 examination fees.
Candidates who wish to apply for Performance Certificate must have taken and passed level 9 examination. No exception.
For level 1-6, candidates can apply for any levels they like.
Candidates can apply for level 7 directly if they have not taken level 6 previously.
Candidates who wish to apply for level 8 must have taken and passed level 7 examination previously. If candidate has not taken level 7 examination but still wish to take level 8 exam, he or she must perform one more songs from level 7. He or she must also submit half of the level 7 examination fees in addition to the level 8 examination fees.
Candidates who wish to apply for level 9 must have taken and passed level 8 examination previously. If candidate has not taken level 8 examination but still wish to take level 9 exam, he or she must perform one more songs from level 8. He or she must also submit half of the level 8 examination fees in addition to the level 9 examination fees.
Candidates who wish to apply for Performance Certificate must have taken and passed level 9 examination. No exception.
I have mailed in my registration but I have not received any confirmation. Do I need to submit again?
Paper registration is no longer accepted starting in 2016. Only online registration is accepted.
When you register online, you should receive an automatic system-generated email immediately after you submit the registration. The email contains all registration information you submitted and it will serve as your record.
Paper registration is no longer accepted starting in 2016. Only online registration is accepted.
When you register online, you should receive an automatic system-generated email immediately after you submit the registration. The email contains all registration information you submitted and it will serve as your record.
I have already registered but need to withdraw from the program. Can I get a refund?
Registration fees are not refundable. Students are suggested to review all details to ensure they can commit to the program before registering. If there are questions or concerns, feel free to call or email us.
Rental fees for guzheng, yangqin, pipa, liuqin, zhongruan and erhu is refundable only if CYCS cannot fulfill the rental requests. If students decide to use their own instrument or change to another instrument later, rental fees will not be refunded.
Registration fees are not refundable. Students are suggested to review all details to ensure they can commit to the program before registering. If there are questions or concerns, feel free to call or email us.
Rental fees for guzheng, yangqin, pipa, liuqin, zhongruan and erhu is refundable only if CYCS cannot fulfill the rental requests. If students decide to use their own instrument or change to another instrument later, rental fees will not be refunded.
How is the summer program different from the regular program?
The summer program is offered mainly for beginners who may or may not have any musical experience. It offers an opportunity for students to experience playing an instrument in a positive and family-oriented environment. Students can explore their interest in music and in various instruments. The summer program allows students and parents to experiment the classes before they commit to the year long regular program.
The summer program usually has a larger class size and may have student volunteers assisting instructors in class. The regular program has a smaller class size and is taught only by instructor.
The summer program is offered mainly for beginners who may or may not have any musical experience. It offers an opportunity for students to experience playing an instrument in a positive and family-oriented environment. Students can explore their interest in music and in various instruments. The summer program allows students and parents to experiment the classes before they commit to the year long regular program.
The summer program usually has a larger class size and may have student volunteers assisting instructors in class. The regular program has a smaller class size and is taught only by instructor.
My child is 6 year old but minimum age is 7. Can I still sign up for the class?
All classes are conducted in groups. For most classes, minimum age is set such that young students will be able to follow teacher’s instruction in a group setting. Students who are younger might still be able to sign up if they are mature enough to sit through a one-hour class. For children of age 5-6, please consider Chinese percussion class.
All classes are conducted in groups. For most classes, minimum age is set such that young students will be able to follow teacher’s instruction in a group setting. Students who are younger might still be able to sign up if they are mature enough to sit through a one-hour class. For children of age 5-6, please consider Chinese percussion class.
There are two sessions for my instrument class. Which one will I go to?
For some instruments, two sessions are offered at different times. Before program begins, students will be assigned to one of the sessions based on age and music experience so that students will similar level will be learning together. If students need to switch sessions, students must coordinate with their respective teachers during the first day of class.
For some instruments, two sessions are offered at different times. Before program begins, students will be assigned to one of the sessions based on age and music experience so that students will similar level will be learning together. If students need to switch sessions, students must coordinate with their respective teachers during the first day of class.
Can I choose or change my instrument after the summer program begins?
It is recommended that you made a selection during registration so that we can ensure an instrument is available for rental or purchase before class begins.
Changing to another instrument is allowed as long as the class is still open. However, when you change to another instrument, there will most likely be delay in getting your instruments if renting or purchasing through us.
There are several ways you can learn more about the instruments:
It is recommended that you made a selection during registration so that we can ensure an instrument is available for rental or purchase before class begins.
Changing to another instrument is allowed as long as the class is still open. However, when you change to another instrument, there will most likely be delay in getting your instruments if renting or purchasing through us.
There are several ways you can learn more about the instruments:
- View videos on our youtube channel to see performances of various instruments and see which one interests you most.
- Come and enjoy our annual concert. During the concert, we will introduce most of the instruments and a short demo will also be presented.
Is an instrument required to attend the classes?
For all instrument classes except for Chinese Percussion, each student must have an instrument to participate in the class. For Chinese Percussion, students will be provided with drums during class.
For all instrument classes except for Chinese Percussion, each student must have an instrument to participate in the class. For Chinese Percussion, students will be provided with drums during class.
