Schedule and Fees

The Orchestra Year:

Our season runs from August through May and is divided into two semesters. Students auditioning for the fall semester do not need to reaudition for the winter/spring semester. Additional students may join mid-year for the winter/spring semester as orchestra openings permit. Students are expected to continue their instrumental study while in the orchestra.

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 6:00 – 8:30pm depending on your orchestra; click here for our tentative rehearsal schedule for 2011-2012. Except in the case of illness, permission must be obtained at least two weeks in advance to miss a rehearsal, and at most two rehearsals may be missed in a semester.

Performances:

Please click here for our performance schedule. Attendance at every scheduled performance is mandatory for each orchestra member.

Tuition for 2011-2012:

Orchestra Tuition With early pay discount* With 8 service hours With 8 service hours & early pay discount
String ensemble $370 $345 $270 $245
Sinfonietta $400 $370 $300 $270
Symphony $445 $410 $345 $310
Philharmonic $475 $440 $375 $340

Financial Aid:

Need-based tuition assistance is available. Once accepted into the orchestra, families may apply for financial aid.