Tuition & Financial Aid

Youth Symphony Orchestra$550.00
Youth Philharmonic Orchestra$495.00
Concert Orchestra$390.00
Prelude Strings $320.00

The Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles is the premiere orchestral program in the Northwest Illinois and Eastern Iowa region. Tuition covers approximately 40% of the total cost of programming, with additional costs covered by generous donations, grants, and ticket sales. Tuition varies program to program based on the amount of instruction, rehearsals, and performance time provided.

Invoicing and Payment Options

The QCSO Finance Department will email invoices to each student’s primary parent/guardian by or before Thursday, August 15, 2024. The invoice will reflect the $50 tuition deposit and any previous payments that apply and will include thorough payment instructions for each payment option.

Option 1: Pay In Full

If you would like to pay tuition in full, you can do so online via a link included in your invoice. If you have questions about your invoice amount, please email Chelsea Sammons.

Option 2: Pay in Four Installments

Payment arrangements must be made in advance with Chelsea Sammons, Director of Education + Community Engagement. All payments will be collected via credit/debit card using an auto payment scheduled for the months of August, September, October, and November.

If you would like to make monthly installments, please call Chelsea Sammons at (563) 424-7990.

Financial Aid Applicants

The QCSYE program is committed to preventing financial circumstances from becoming a barrier for any young musician’s participation in its ensembles. Over 25% of families receive an award toward QCSYE tuition. Financial aid will be considered for any musician who is accepted to an ensemble and submits the online financial aid application (link included in each student’s Welcome Letter).

Musicians with a demonstrated need for financial assistance may be eligible for a partial or full scholarship on a case-by-case basis. Families can expect strict confidentiality regarding their application and award results. The Financial Aid Awards Committee is responsible for determining the number and amounts of awards provided. Every effort will be made to meet the needs of members and their families, however, we cannot guarantee that each member who applies will receive an award.

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