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 – 5:15-6:15 pm
Amadeus Players – 6:30-8:00 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: 2024-2025 tuition is listed below. Mid-year tuition for musicians who enroll in Winter term is pro-rated. 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.
- Fundraiser: 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 during rehearsal prior to the concert or at the door the day of the concert.
- Children’s Concerts: Philharmonia and Youth Symphony perform Children’s Concerts in Bend and Newport each spring. On average the trips cost between $30-$40 per musician. Scholarships available.
TUITION FOR 2024-2025
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.
TUITION2024-2025 |
IF PAID IN FULLCard/Cash/Check |
|
Due Oct 15 |
|
|
Mozart Players |
$300 |
|
Amadeus Players |
$380 |
| Philharmonia |
$400 |
| Youth Symphony |
$420 |
TUITION2024-2025 |
IF PAID IN INSTALLMENTSCard/Cash/Check |
|
| 2 Installments
Due Oct & Feb 15 |
4 Installments Due Oct, Nov, Feb, & Mar 15 |
|
|
Mozart Players |
$150 |
$75 |
|
Amadeus Players |
$190 |
$95 |
|
Philharmonia |
$200 |
$100 |
|
Youth Symphony |
$210 |
$105 |
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 payment option below.
If you are new in January please select the 2 installment payment option (you will only be charged once).
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 Scholarship Fund to ensure everyone can participate in Salem Youth Symphony Association!
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 2024-2025
SYS Musician’s Handbook 2024-2025 revised 9/22/24
Tuition Assistance Forms in English and Spanish.
Amadeus Seating Test Instructions
Youth Symphony Video Recording Seating Test Instructions