2026-2027 Season Tuition Rates
Tuition payment includes one (1) BYSO Sweatshirt per season and downloadable video recordings of each of assigned ensemble’s Fall, Winter and Spring Concerts.
| Ensemble | Quarterly Tuition | Annual Tuition |
| Cadet String Orchestra | $416 | $1248 |
| Intermezzo String Orchestra | $462 | $1386 |
| Debut String Orchestra | $462 | $1386 |
| Overture Ensemble | $524 | $1572 |
| Premiere Orchestra | $524 | $1572 |
| Sinfonia | $524 | $1572 |
| Philharmonia | $604 | $1812 |
| Youth Symphony | $654 | $1962 |
| Flute Choir | $550 | $1650 |
| Flute Orchestra | $550 | $1650 |
| Percussion | $546 | $1638 |
Tuition Payments:
Payment instruction links are emailed to students and families with their ensemble assignments. Families can choose to pay tuition by quarter or annual tuition in full.
Tuition is due before the first rehearsal of the quarter. For Fall Quarter, in our 2026-27 Season, this will be September 14, 2026 (two weeks before the first rehearsal of the season), for Winter Quarter in our 2026-27 season, this is December 21, 2026 (two weeks before the first rehearsal of Winter Quarter). For Spring Quarter in our 2026-27 Season, tuition is due Tuesday, March 15, 2027 (one week before the start of Spring Quarter). Tuition is non-refundable.
Do you need help with tuition?
We are committed to ensuring that all families, regardless of income can participate in BYSO ensembles. All families should explore BYSO’s generous financial aid program. We have set aside a significant financial assistance allowance to support any family experiencing higher-than-usual pressures or burdens this Fall. No family will be turned away because of an inability to pay tuition. Learn more here: BYSO financial aid
Other Costs
- $60 Audition/Registration Fee: This is non-refundable fee for each audition (including advancement auditions), payable at the time of the audition registration. Students in Youth Symphony and Percussion Ensemble who do not need to audition pay a $60 registration fee.
- $50 On-Leave Fee: Students may go on leave one quarter per season for a $50 non-refundable fee. See the BYSO Student Handbook for full details on the new on-leave policy.
- Optional Costs: The costs of tickets and other variable and optional items such additional BYSO apparel are not covered by tuition fees.
Volunteer Requirement
We ask all BYSO families to fulfill at least four hours of volunteer service per musician per year. Many different simple tasks are available. We often also have office odd jobs and small projects that are perfect for students needing a few more Community Service hours. View volunteer tasks or sign up now.
