Many of SYSO’s programs are tuition-based. Tuition, alongside grants, individual donations, sponsorships, and other revenue sources, helps to cover the expenses of running programs, allowing SYSO to providing life-changing experiences for young musicians.
SYSO is committed to creating accessible opportunities for all students. Learn more about our tuition assistance opportunities and our rehearsal assistance discount below.
After enrollment in a program, families will receive an invoice via the primary email address on file approximately 1-2 weeks before the first payment due date, and can use the payment links below to pay their musician’s tuition costs.
Please do not attempt to pay for your musician’s tuition until you receive your official tuition invoice. Payment links will go live on that date, and all information will be included in your invoice. Additionally, invoices will be customized to your student’s specific tuition rates, including any potential discounts for which you may qualify.
Be sure to select the correct tab below for on your student’s program.
2026-27 tuitions:
Prelude String Orchestra: $1,600
Symphonette Orchestra: $1,675
Debut Symphony Orchestra: $1,675
Junior Symphony Orchestra: $1,950
Youth Symphony Orchestra: $2,375
Academic Year Orchestra tuition payments may be paid in full or in two equal payments according to the following payment plan.
Tuition Payment Plan Deadlines:
Coming soon!
Tuition payments are due by these dates regardless of a student’s attendance at prior rehearsals/performances.
Tuition can be paid by card, bank account (ACH), or check. Please note, there is a 2.49% processing fee for all payments made by credit card. There is no processing fee for payments made by bank account or check.
Pay by Check
Mail a check made payable to Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, with your student’s name and orchestra in the memo line. Checks may be sent to:
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
11065 5th Ave NE Suite A
Seattle, WA 98125
Seattle Conservatory of Music Courses: $1,550
For the 2026-27 season, yearlong Conservatory courses are offered at the same tuition rate.
Endangered Instruments Group Lessons: $500*
*Endangered Instruments Group Lessons are free for students enrolled in any other SYSO program during the 2026–27 season, including participants in SYSO Summer Music 2026.
Tuition for semester-long courses are due in full on whichever date is in the same term. Tuition for full-year courses are paid in two 50% payments due on each semester’s payment deadline.
Tuition Payment Dates:
Coming soon!
Tuition payments are due by these dates regardless of a student’s attendance at prior rehearsals/performances.
Tuition can be paid by card, bank account (ACH), or check. Please note, there is a 2.49% processing fee for all payments made by credit card. There is no processing fee for payments made by bank account or check.
Pay by Check
Mail a check made payable to Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, with your student’s name and orchestra in the memo line. Checks may be sent to:
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
11065 5th Ave NE Suite A
Seattle, WA 98125
MY Southeast is offered with a pay-what-you-can tuition rate. Each family selects the tuition rate they wish to pay for the year during the application process.
MY Southeast tuition payments may be paid in full or in two equal payments according to the following payment plan.
Tuition Payment Plan Deadlines:
Coming soon!
Tuition payments are due by these dates regardless of a student’s attendance at prior rehearsals/performances.
Tuition can be paid by card, bank account (ACH), or check. Please note, there is a 2.49% processing fee for all payments made by credit card. There is no processing fee for payments made by bank account or check.
Pay by Check
Mail a check made payable to Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, with your student’s name and orchestra in the memo line. Checks may be sent to:
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
11065 5th Ave NE Suite A
Seattle, WA 98125
Cadenza is offered with a pay-what-you-can tuition rate. Each family selects the tuition rate they wish to pay for the year during the application process.
Cadenza tuition payments may be paid in full or in two equal payments according to the following payment plan.
Tuition Payment Plan Deadlines:
Coming soon!
Tuition payments are due by these dates regardless of a student’s attendance at prior rehearsals/performances.
Tuition can be paid by card, bank account (ACH), or check. Please note, there is a 2.49% processing fee for all payments made by credit card. There is no processing fee for payments made by bank account or check.
Pay by Check
Mail a check made payable to Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, with your student’s name and orchestra in the memo line. Checks may be sent to:
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
11065 5th Ave NE Suite A
Seattle, WA 98125
Session 1: $850
Session 2: $900
SYSO Summer Music tuition payments may be paid in full or in two equal payments according to the following payment plan.
Tuition Payment Plan Deadlines:
Final tuition due dates will be finalized soon. You will receive tuition invoices from SYSO before the due dates. Thank you for your patience.
Tuition can be paid by card, bank account (ACH), or check. Please note, there is a 2.49% processing fee for all payments made by credit card. There is no processing fee for payments made by bank account or check.
Pay by Check
Mail a check made payable to Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra, with your student’s name and orchestra in the memo line. Checks may be sent to:
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra
11065 5th Ave NE Suite A
Seattle, WA 98125
SYSO provides tuition assistance to ensure that financial resources are not a barrier to participation. Tuition assistance application for SYSO’s programs is embedded in the programs application form. All financial information submitted to SYSO is kept strictly confidential.
If you have already applied for tuition assistance during the application process for your program, you do not need to re-submit an aid request unless your financial situation has changed.
If you need to update your tuition assistance request or submit a request after the application process, please fill out this form.
If you have other questions or need additional help, please reach out to us at info@syso.org.
SYSO relies on support community Rehearsal Assistants to prepare for rehearsals. This position is available to both students and parents, and involves helping set up and tear down for rehearsals. Applicants must be able to commit to the full academic year, September-May.
Rehearsal Assistants will receive a discount on annual tuition. This discount can be combined with tuition assistance, but cannot be combined with the Orchestra Secretary discount.
Students and parents interested in being a Rehearsal Assistant should reach out to Izchel Chacón, Director of Orchestra Operations, at izchel.chacon@syso.org.
Founded in 1942, Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra is the largest youth orchestra training program in the United States.
