TUITION - 2023-2024

Tuition for the 2023-2024 season is listed below for each of our three orchestras.

  • Youth Chamber Orchestra (YCO) - $600

  • Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) - $675

  • Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (YPO) - $750

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Tuition can be paid in full at the start of the season in September or can be made in installments. The first payment is due on Sunday, September 17th. Payments can be made by cash or check during rehearsal. Credit card payments are accepted, though a 3.5% processing fee will apply, and cannot be accepted at rehearsals.

Installment payments for the 2023-2024 season for each of our three orchestras:

  • Youth Chamber Orchestra (YCO) - $240 initial payment in September followed by monthly payments of $50 per month, October through May.

  • Youth Symphony Orchestra (YSO) - $235 initial payment in September followed by monthly payments of $60 per month, October through May.

  • Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (YPO) - $230 initial payment in September followed by monthly payments of $70 per month, October through May.

SIBLING DISCOUNT

A sibling discount of $75 is applied for each additional family member participating in the youth orchestras.

FINANCIAL AID/TUITION ASSISTANCE

  • YOOF provides need-based tuition assistance in the form of partial or full tuition, not including the $20 application fee.

  • No student will be denied membership due to financial hardship.

  • All students must first pass an audition before requesting financial assistance.

  • Applicants must complete the Tuition Assistance application and turn in required documentation. Completed forms will be reviewed by the YOOF Tuition Assistance Committee. Notifications will be sent VIA EMAIL as soon as possible after review.

  • Applications can be downloaded here, and are available at auditions or by request. Cell phone photos of documents (e.g. tax returns) are acceptable.

  • Aid is granted based on proof of need: you must submit the first two pages of the family's most recent tax return.

  • All financial concerns are strictly confidential. Information will be used only for reference with regard to YOOF's tax liabilities and filing verification.

  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: When submitting a tax return as proof of need, be aware that IRS nonprofit guidelines require a copy of only the first two pages of your most recent tax return. Please black out Social Security numbers, but do not black out any other information. 

ALL COMPLETED TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH.

Acceptable submission methods: