2026-27 Musician Handbook: Tuition & Tuition Assistance
Tuition, Payments, and Fees
Annual tuition varies by orchestra and is as follows for the 2026-27 season. Tuition assistance is available.
- Philharmonia East & West: $980
- Sinfonia East & West: $1,090
- Concertino East & West: $1,235
- Camerata Con Brio & Vivace: $1,325
- Concert Orchestra: $1,410
- Philharmonic: $1,525
- Symphony: $1,710
Payment Options
GTCYS offers several payment options to meet family’s needs:
- Pay in full by credit card
- Pay in full by check
- Pay monthly by credit card (9 payments)
- Apply for tuition assistance
Please contact sara@gtcys.org with any tuition payment questions.
Sibling Discounts
GTCYS offers a sibling tuition discount in the amount of $105 per additional child enrolled (second sibling, third, etc.). You may subtract the sibling discount while paying with a credit card or check.
Tuition for Students Joining Mid-Year
Tuition amounts are adjusted for students starting in January. Second semester tuition is 60% of the annual tuition total.
Tuition Assistance
We are deeply committed to access and equity so all interested students can benefit from the GTCYS experience. We encourage all families experiencing financial hardship to apply, especially if cost is a determining factor for participation.
Overview:
- Tuition assistance is offered for all GTCYS programs, including school-year orchestras, summer camp, and special activities.
- Assistance is based on a sliding scale, which considers household income, number of children living at home, and special circumstances such as job loss, health crises, and unexpected expenses.
- More than 140 students typically receive tuition assistance for GTCYS’ programs each year.
- We anticipate awarding more than $300,000 in assistance this year.
- You can see more information and apply on our website.
Donations
Adding a charitable gift of any size helps provide access to meaningful music experiences for all students and more than $300,000 in tuition assistance. With tuition covering only approximately 50% of your student’s GTCYS participation, your tax-deductible contribution now or during the season makes an incredible difference. To make a gift, visit gtcys.org/donate. Thank you!