Registration and Tuition Information

• Classes will meet online or in-person for the 2025-2026 season.
• Theory 1-4 classes are offered online on Monday or Tuesday evening. Our introductory theory class, “Theory: Rhythm & Music Reading”, will be offered in-person in Portland and Hillsboro on Saturday. Classes last about an hour. See the schedule here.
• Music Theory tuition is $TBD for the 2025-2026 season.
• To enroll in these classes, complete the Music Theory Registration Form in addition to the main ensemble registration form.
• New students will be given a music theory assessment in September to help us accurately place students in one of the 5 levels (Music Theory: Rhythm & Reading, Theory I, II, III, and IV).
• Music Theory classes are not required. Still all MYS students are encouraged to enroll.

Live Auditions: Live auditions will include scales, solo repertoire, and a sight-reading exercise. Students schedule their audition date in the Registration Form. A confirmation email with the selected live audition date, time, and location will be emailed to you once you complete the registration process. String students may audition in Hillsboro or Portland. Wind, brass, percussion and Jazz students must select a Portland audition date and time.

Video Auditions: Self-recorded video auditions consist of two parts: 1) recording and submitting your scales & solo repertoire and 2) learning and recording two timed, orchestral excerpts—this takes the place of sight-reading that occurs in the live audition. Students schedule a three-day window in the registration form. The “Scheduled Excerpts” will be emailed to students and their parents on the morning of the first day that you select. Students will have three days to learn two of the excerpts, record them, and submit the video to us. The confirmation email from your registration will include detailed information on how to complete your video audition.

Custom dates for Live Auditions or Scheduled Excerpts may be requested via the registration form. A member of the MYS Staff will reach out to you to schedule a date and time for your student to complete their audition. Contact programs@playmys.org if you have questions.

2025-2026 Tuition rates will be posted by early summer 2025.
2024-2025 Full season tuition was:

• $940 – Overture Strings, Interlude Orchestra & Strings, Chamber Strings, Sinfonietta Orchestra, Camerata, Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz All-Stars (2024-2025 rate)
• $980 – Symphony Orchestra (2024-2025 rate)

Full-Season Tuition includes enrollment from September 6, 2025 through the final concert for each ensemble in May or June 2026. See our FAQs below for more information.

Sibling discounts are offered:

• First enrolled student is billed at the highest full rate
• 2nd student receives a 10% discount
• 3rd(+) student(s) receives an additional 10% off the 2nd student rate.

Payment Information

• Tuition is due by Friday, August 29, 2025. There is no charge to play in a second MYS ensemble. Please pay tuition upon receiving your placement in an ensemble.
• Payment may be made by credit card via the MYS website (there is a 2% service fee). Tuition can also be paid via check (payable to “MYS”) mailed to our office along with a Tuition Form. Please write your student(s)’s name(s) in the memo line of the check. Tuition payments will not be accepted at rehearsal locations. 
• Students starting after the first rehearsal on Sept. 7th or 8th will receive a tuition due date upon placement in an ensemble, due date will be within one week after student’s first rehearsal date.
• A $25 late fee will be assessed for payments made after August 29, 2025 or later than one week after student’s first rehearsal if starting after September 6th or 7th.
• We offer Tuition Assistance. Please apply online or fill out a Tuition Assistance Form (English, Spanish) and mail with required documents to the MYS office.
• Installment Plans are available. For information about paying by installment, contact Sarah McLain at programs@playmys.org.
• Tuition is non-refundable.
• No student is turned away for lack of ability to pay, please contact us for more information.

MYS offers a pro-rated tuition rate for student joining MYS at the Winter term. This pro-rated tuition covers the remaining 2 terms of the season, through the final concert for each ensemble which occurs in May or June 2026. Winter term rehearsals begin in late November or early December depending on the ensemble. Students will be placed on a rolling basis through early January.

2025-2026 Winter Start Tuition Information

• $TBD – Overture Strings, Interlude Orchestra & Strings, Chamber Strings, Sinfonietta Orchestra, Camerata, Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz All-Stars
• $TBD – Symphony Orchestra (SO)

Sibling discounts are offered:

• First enrolled student is billed at the highest full rate
• 2nd student receives a 10% discount
• 3rd(+) student(s) receives an additional 10% off the 2nd student rate.

Payment Information:

• Tuition is due by Friday, December 5, 2025 or within 1 week after student’s first rehearsal date, whichever comes first. There is no charge to play in a second MYS ensemble. Please pay tuition upon receiving your placement in an ensemble.
• Payment may be made by credit card via the MYS website (there is a 2% service fee). Tuition can also be paid via check (payable to “MYS”) mailed to our office along with a Tuition Form. Please write your student(s)’s name(s) in the memo line of the check. Tuition payments will not be accepted at rehearsal locations. 
• A $25 late fee will be assessed for payments made after December 6, 2024 or later than one week after student’s first rehearsal.
• We offer Tuition Assistance. Please apply online or fill out a Tuition Assistance Form (English, Spanish) and mail with required documents to the MYS office.
• Installment Plans are available. For information about paying by installment, contact Sarah McLain at programs@playmys.org.
• Tuition is non-refundable.
• No student is turned away for lack of ability to pay, please contact us for more information.

MYS offers a pro-rated tuition rate for student joining MYS at the Spring term. This pro-rated tuition covers the remaining term of the season, through the final concert for each ensemble which occurs in May or June 2026. Spring term rehearsals begin in early March or April depending on the ensemble. Students will be placed on a rolling basis through early April.

2025-2026 Spring Start Tuition Information

• $TBD – Overture Strings, Interlude Orchestra & Strings, Chamber Strings, Sinfonietta Orchestra, Camerata, Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz All-Stars
• $TBD – Symphony Orchestra (SO)

Sibling discounts are offered:

• First enrolled student is billed at the highest full rate
• 2nd student receives a 10% discount
• 3rd(+) student(s) receives an additional 10% off the 2nd student rate.

Payment Information:

• Tuition is due by Friday, March 6, 2026 or within 1 week after student’s first rehearsal date, whichever comes first. There is no charge to play in a second MYS ensemble. Please pay tuition upon receiving your placement in an ensemble.
• Payment may be made by credit card via the MYS website (there is a 2% service fee). Tuition can also be paid via check (payable to “MYS”) mailed to our office along with a Tuition Form. Please write your student(s)’s name(s) in the memo line of the check. Tuition payments will not be accepted at rehearsal locations. 
• A $25 late fee will be assessed for payments made after March 6, 2026 or later than one week after student’s first rehearsal.
• We offer Tuition Assistance. Please apply online or fill out a Tuition Assistance Form (English, Spanish) and mail with required documents to the MYS office.
• Installment Plans are available. For information about paying by installment, contact Sarah McLain at programs@playmys.org.
• Tuition is non-refundable.
• No student is turned away for lack of ability to pay, please contact us for more information.