Tuition and Fees
Tuition
Tuition fees vary by choir and range from $325 to $400 per year. Payments can be broken up into monthly installments or can be paid in one or two lump sums. The tuition is used to cover the cost of rental/performance space, staff and administrative costs, sheet music purchase, polo shirts for informal performances, and some travel-related costs. See our Registration Form (in the Attachments section) for more details.
The tuition rates for the full 2011-2012 season are listed below.
| Group | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Prelude Choir (ages 8-11) | $325 |
| Allegro Choir (ages 10-13) | $350 |
| Concert Choir (ages 12-18) | $400 |
The pro-rated tuition rates for the 2012 Spring semester (new members only) are:
| Group | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Prelude Choir (ages 8-11) | $175 |
| Allegro Choir (ages 10-13) | $200 |
| Concert Choir (ages 12-18) | $250 |
There is also a multiple-sibling discount of $25 available for parents with more than one child enrolled in the chorus. The amount is deducted from the tuition of your second and subsequent children.
Advancement Fee
- Singers moving from Prelude to Allegro Choir are responsible for a $15 fee to cover the difference in tuition.
- Singers moving from Allegro to Concert Choir are responsible for a $25 fee to cover the tuition difference.
- See our Advancement Form (in the Attachments section) for more details.
Fundraising Buyout
All families are expected to participate in the Fall and Spring fundraising campaigns. Parents may choose to opt-out of their fundraising obligation for a fee of $100.
Concert Attire Fees
ChildrenSong polo shirts are included with basic tuition. Additional attire fees are:
| Girls | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Prelude Choir (formal white polo) | $20 | $20 |
| Allegro/Concert Choir | about $70 | about $30 |
| Cantate Singers (tuxedo shirt and bow tie) | about $30 | about $30 |
| Polo Shirt replacement (for outgrown, worn, damaged shirts) | $20 | $20 |
These are one-time fees unless the singer grows out of clothing or needs a replacement. For details on the performance attire, see our Attire page.
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded based on financial need or temporary financial hardship. See our Registration Form (in the Attachments section) for more details and a scholarship application.