Tuition
Student tuition covers all rehearsal costs, facility rental fees, sectional coaches, clinics, concert programs, concert venues, music, website, photocopies, and other fees and services paid out through OPYO for the season.
2018-2019 Annual Tuition (bolded amount covers fall and spring semesters*)
YSO
1st child $500 ($250/semester)
2nd child +$320 ($160/semester)
3rd child +$300 ($150/semester)
4th child +$290 ($145/semester)
Andante & Presto
1st child $460 ($230/semester)
2nd child +$280 ($140/semester)
3rd child +$260 ($130/semester)
4th child +$250 ($125/semester)
2018-2019 Annual Tuition (bolded amount covers fall and spring semesters*)
YSO
1st child $500 ($250/semester)
2nd child +$320 ($160/semester)
3rd child +$300 ($150/semester)
4th child +$290 ($145/semester)
Andante & Presto
1st child $460 ($230/semester)
2nd child +$280 ($140/semester)
3rd child +$260 ($130/semester)
4th child +$250 ($125/semester)
Payment Schedule
Tuition must be paid in full on or before the third rehearsal of the semester the student is joining OPYO, or made in two equal payments (the first rehearsal of the fall semester and the first rehearsal of the spring semester).
*We offer a $20 discount per family for annual tuition paid in full for the entire season (fall + spring).
LATE FEE: There will be a penalty of $20 per family if payment in full for a minimum of the current semester the student is enrolled is not received by the third rehearsal date of each semester (Fall: Sept. 24, 2018).
Scholarship assistance applications are also due on or before the first rehearsal date if payment cannot be made. See below for details.
Forms of payment accepted:
Tuition must be paid in full on or before the third rehearsal of the semester the student is joining OPYO, or made in two equal payments (the first rehearsal of the fall semester and the first rehearsal of the spring semester).
*We offer a $20 discount per family for annual tuition paid in full for the entire season (fall + spring).
LATE FEE: There will be a penalty of $20 per family if payment in full for a minimum of the current semester the student is enrolled is not received by the third rehearsal date of each semester (Fall: Sept. 24, 2018).
Scholarship assistance applications are also due on or before the first rehearsal date if payment cannot be made. See below for details.
Forms of payment accepted:
- By credit card either online 24/7, or in person at rehearsal — click here to pay online
- By check submitted in person at rehearsal; checks should be made out to OPYO, ensuring the student's full name is written clearly on the memo line
- By cash (please bring the exact amount, as change will not be provided)
Scholarships
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A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for all OPYO students.
Applications must include:
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All scholarship application materials can be submitted in person or emailed to youthorchestras@gmail.com. For more information please read our OPYO Handbook.
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Parent Volunteering
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Parent volunteers are an essential part of what makes any youth orchestra tick. Volunteers provide stage hand support, take tuition, attendance, help man the many performance events each season, and more. OPYO's parent volunteering requirement is consistent with the requirements of youth orchestras across the country.
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The OPYO Parents' Guild and orchestra manager will provide volunteer opportunities throughout the fall and spring season. It is each family's responsibility to ensure that all volunteer hours are accounted for by the end of the season. For more information please see our parent volunteer signup page or the OPYO Handbook.