Auditions
Auditions are currently closed for all ensembles.
To sign up for the 2019 Fall Auditions, click here: AUDITION INFO
Additionally, opportunities exist for string players interested in switching to viola, or wind players interested in switching to bassoon. Instruments may be provided. Please contact Youth Ensembles Manager Matt Payne: (707) 546-7097 x 216 Matt Payne
For questions about auditions (including SRSYO concertmaster auditions), Debut Youth Orchestra (Level 1), Aspirante Youth Orchestra (Level 2) or the Young People's Chamber Orchestra, please contact Youth Ensembles Manager Matt Payne: (707) 546-7097 x 216 Matt Payne
For questions about the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra (Level 3) or the SRSYO Concertmaster position, please contact SRSYO Manager Jane Shelly (707) 546-7097 x 225 Jane Shelly
Tuition
As with the great majority of youth orchestras across the country, the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Ensembles (SRSYE) depend upon grants, community support and tuition fees. SRSYE tuition rates are lower than the national average, and are significantly lower than comparable Northern California Youth Orchestras.
Fees include tuition and a nonrefundable $25 fee for materials. The following are annual tuition rates:
| Ensemble |
Annual Tuition |
Materials Fee |
| String Orchestra Workshop Session I (12 weeks) |
$125 |
$25 |
| String Orchestra Workshop Session II (16 weeks) |
$250 |
$25 |
| Debut Youth Orchestra |
$425 |
$25 |
| Aspirante Youth Orchestra |
$475 |
$25 |
| Youth Orchestra |
$625 |
$25 |
| Young People's Chamber Orchestra |
$325 |
$25 |
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The total tuition amount, plus the materials fee ($25) is due no later than the second rehearsal. Musicians who have not completed payment of tuition by the end of the second rehearsal may be dismissed from the ensemble.
A 10% tuition discount may apply for families with more than one musician participating in a SRSYE, and for families with one musician participating in several ensembles. Please bring this to our attention to determine if you qualify.
Any student who withdraws from one of the ensembles and notifies the Education Department by the Wednesday after the second rehearsal, will receive a refund of the tuition paid, less the $25 materials fee and a $25 processing fee. There will be no tuition refunds or credits issued after this date.
If a musician joins one of the ensembles mid-season tuition will be half of the amount listed above.
Financial Aid
A limited number of financial aid awards are available each season to help members cover tuition fees. Student eligibility is based upon family income and expenses, using criteria created by the State of California Department of Education. You may obtain a financial aid application by requesting one from the SRS Education Department or by printing the forms HERE (in Spanish HERE). Please note that financial aid recipients are not eligible for other tuition discounts.
Deadlines for financial aid vary and are listed on the application. Applications received prior to the deadline are given preference over those received following the deadline.
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