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2025-2026 OAYO Season Tuition Prices

While there is considerable cost associated with delivering high quality musical experiences, we are pleased to announce tuition costs for the 2025-2026 season that average approximately 20% lower than the 2024-2025 season. 

We have done our best to make this program accessible. There is a two-tiered structure that allows families to choose the tuition that is right for them. Families may select the tier they choose to pay (see below).  

  • Youth Symphony Tier A: $1,200 (approx. $130 / month for 9 months)
  • Youth Symphony Tier B: $900 (approx. $100 / month for 9 months)
  • Youth Philharmonic Tier A: $1,000 (approx. $140 / month for 7 months)
  • Youth Philharmonic Tier B: $750 (approx. $110 / month for 7 months)
  • Youth Concert Strings Tier A: $900 (approx. $130 / month for 7 months)
  • Youth Concert Strings Tier B: $650 (approx. $90 / month for 7 months)

Youth Symphony

  • Tier A: $1200 (approx. $130 / month for 9 months)

  • Tier B: $900 (approx. $100 / month for 9 months)

Youth Philharmonic

  • Tier A: $1,000 (approx. $140 / month for 7 months)

  • Tier B: $750 (approx. $110 / month for 7 months)

Youth Concert Strings

  • Tier A: $900 (approx. $130 / month for 7 months)

  • Tier B: $650 (approx. $90 / month for 7 months)

Chamber Music

Included for all enrolled YS, YP, and YCS musicians!

Chamber Music is an optional additional time commitment (one hour before or after rehearsal each week).

See Scholarship page for more information.

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