SYS Musicians

Welcome to the SYS Musician’s Information Page!

If you are interested in joining one of our four orchestras please visit the Auditions page for additional audition information.

Current musicians and families should be receiving the weekly newsletters. Please contact Kami Hettwer at info@salemyouthsymphony.org if for some reason you have not been receiving them.

REHEARSAL TIMES & LOCATION

Rehearsals take place at North Salem High School on Mondays unless indicated otherwise. Refer to the SYS Calendar page for the most current information.

Mozart Players – 5:30-6:45 pm
Amadeus Players – 7:00-8:30 pm
Philharmonia – 6:30-8:30 pm
Youth Symphony – 7:00-9:00 pm 

In the event that a rehearsal or performance venue becomes unavailable due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, an alternate location will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

FINACIAL EXPECTATIONS

  • Full-Year tuition: 2025-2026 tuition is listed below. Tuition may be paid in full or in two or four installments throughout the year. Scholarships available.
  • Volunteer Opt-Out: We ask each family to provide at least two hours of volunteer work per musician per year. An online volunteer log will be available to track hours. Families who do not wish to volunteer will be charged an additional $50 per musician.
  • Fundraising: Each family is expected to participate in this important budget contribution. Each musician is encouraged to raise a minimum of $50 ($25 for Mozart Players). To achieve this, musicians can register their name in the fundraiser, promote the event, and collect donations. Families are expected to cover any remaining balance. Minimum goal: $50 ($25 Mozart Players)
  • Concert Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online through our website or at the door.

TUITION FOR 2025-2026

Tuition may be paid in full in the fall (preferred) or in two or four installments.

NOTE: Volunteer Opt-Out is an additional $50 per musician per year.

TUITION

2025-2026

IF PAID IN FULL

Card/Cash/Check

Due Oct 15

Mozart Players

$325

Amadeus Players

$400
Philharmonia

$425
Youth Symphony

$450

TUITION

2025-2026

IF PAID IN INSTALLMENTS

Card/Cash/Check
2 Installments

Due Oct & Feb 15

4 Installments

Due Oct, Nov, Feb, & Mar 15

Mozart Players

$162.50

$81.25

Amadeus Players

$200

$100

Philharmonia

$212.50

$106.25

Youth Symphony

$225

$112.50

TUITION DUE DATES:

In Full (preferred) – Oct 15
2 Installments – Oct 15 & Feb 15
4 Installments – Oct 15, Nov 15, Feb 15, & Mar 15

There are several ways to pay tuition! PayPal, Venmo and Stipe. Paying with cash/check saves SYS in service fees.

STRIPE: Select your ensemble and provide musician name and payment option below.

Note: we do not have recurring payment options set up so if you chose 2 or 4 installments you will need to visit this page again to pay for the second, third or fourth payment. 

MOZART TUITION PAYMENT

AMADEUS TUITION PAYMENT

PHILHARMONIA TUITION PAYMENT

YOUTH SYMPHONY TUITION PAYMENT

TUITION ASSISTANCE: Limited Tuition Assistance is available. Forms are due on or before the first rehearsal. Please apply for tuition assistance only if needed. Aid awarded as funds permit. Musicians applying for tuition assistance should expect to pay a minimum of $50 in tuition to participate in SYS.

The Application for Tuition Assistance can be found on our website in both English and Spanish.

NEW! Consider donating a tax-deductible contribution to the Joyce Epp Tuition Assistance Fund to ensure everyone can participate in Salem Youth Symphony Association!

Select Your Donation Amount

School Music Ensemble Participation Requirements

Salem Youth Symphony, in support of public and private school music programs, requires students to be enrolled in a musical ensemble offered at their school for their instrument.  Wind and percussion instrumentalists will participate in their school band program.  String instrumentalists will participate in their school orchestra program.  The policy does not apply to students whose educational setting does not offer a musical ensemble for their instrument.  

FORMS for CURRENT MUSICIANS 2025-2026

See Musician Log in page….