Tuition rates are based on which ensemble(s) you participate in. When you audition for YOBC, you do not audition for a specific ensemble. You audition to join YOBC, the conductors will determine what the right ensemble is for you.
If a student is in two ensembles such as Symphony Orchestra or Philhamonia, AND also in Concert Winds, you are only charged for one ensemble, even though you are in two ensembles.
Tuition Rates for the 2025-2026 Season
Tuition for Students in Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia, or Concert Winds
$875/student
Tuition for Students in Ripieno or Concertino
$850/student
Tuition for Students in Prima Strings or Wind Symphony
$825/student
Tuition for Students in the Bristol Township Students In Concert (SIC) Program
For students in the Bristol Township School District that currently participate or have previously participated in the Students In Concert (SIC) program, email office@yobc.org for instructions on tuition rates and how to enroll.
Discount for multiple students in the same family.
If there are two or more students from the same family, the above listed tuition rates are reduced by 5% for each student. The discount is not applied to the below listed optional add-ons or rebates.
Add-ons and Rebates (optional)
- Sustaining member add-on = $200 in addition to tuition
Tuition covers only a portion of the cost of educating a YOBC student through our programs. Your choice of sustaining membership helps provide additional funds for YOBC to put toward scholarships for families in need of assistance.
- Volunteer waiver add-on = $150 in addition to tuition
YOBC has a parent volunteer requirement. This requirement can be waived for the fee indicated above. If there are multiple students from one family, paying the volunteer waiver once will fulfill the volunteer requirement for all of the students in that family.
- Liaison Rebate = -$100 reduction of tuition
The volunteer liaison role requires a parent to be present for every rehearsal for at least one semester. There are typically two liaisons per ensemble. Parents can apply to be a liaison during the enrollment process. If accepted, the rebate will be applied after the third rehearsal of the semester that the liaison is serving in.
- Snack Stand Coordinator Rebate = -$100 reduction of tuition
The snack stand coordinator role requires Takes charge of weekly snack stand inventory. Purchases candy/soda/water as necessary and picks up pretzels for sale each Sunday (costs reimbursed by YOBC). Helps to set up stand each week with items from the YOBC food locker. Needs to be able to arrive by 12:45 pm. This is a shared position; 2 coordinators work one semester each. If accepted, the rebate will be applied after the third rehearsal of the semester that the snack stand coordinator is serving in.
Terms
- Tuition payment or a tuition assistance request is due at time of enrollment
- Payment can be made in one payment at time of enrollment or across four payments. (see details below)
- Any past due balance must be paid in full before a student can attend rehearsals or performances.
Payment Options
- Pay online via credit card, Venmo, or PayPal
- Mail in a check
- Payment Plan: See details below
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available and awarded on the basis of need.
It is our goal that no student will be turned away from YOBC due to a lack of financial resources. In order to be eligible for tuition assistance:
- Student must be first accepted into YOBC
- Student must participate in their school’s performance music program (if available)
- Student must take private music lessons (1st year elementary band students are exempt)
- Students and their families must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to YOBC
Students approved for tuition assistance are expected to demonstrate the highest commitment to YOBC in terms of preparedness, attendance, leadership, and full participation in YOBC programs and concerts.
How to apply for tuition assistance
You must first enroll to be considered for tuition assistance. You can apply for tuition assistance on the payment section of the enrollment form. You will be asked to indicate how much of the tuition your family can contribute and a brief description of your financial circumstances.
The first round of tuition assistance will be for enrollments for the upcoming Fall semester that have been submitted between March 1st and June 30th. Other requests for tuition assistance outside of those dates will be considered as funds allow.
The first round of tuition assistance awards notices will be emailed on July 15th. Other requests will be processed within two weeks of receipt of the enrollment form.
The balance of tuition due must be paid within two (2) weeks of receiving a tuition assistance award notice.
Payment Plan
As an alternative to paying tuition in a single payment at time of enrollment or requesting tuition assistance, families may request for tuition to be made in four (4) monthly payments. We will invoice you for each payment. Payments 2, 3, and 4 will be for $200. The first payment will be for the remaining total due over $600. As example, a total of $925 would be four monthly payments of $325, $200, $200, and $200. The first payment will be due at time of enrollment. You can request a payment plan as part of the enrollment form.
President’s Scholarship
YOBC’s President’s Scholarship is a need-based scholarship that offers one year of free private lessons on your instrument and one year of significant tuition assistance at YOBC. All application materials must be submitted by July 1st to be considered. To apply, click here to view the President’s Scholarship application requirements.
The Accelerando Award
Thanks to a generous donor, YOBC is able to offer The Accelerando Award for the 25-26 seasons. The Accelerando Award is a need-based scholarship that offers one year of full tuition assistance to YOBC as well as a private lesson stipend. To be considered, families should fill out the tuition assistance portion of the enrollment form when registering for YOBC. Applications are for a full-season enrollment.