Tuition + Fees (2026-2027)

MYSP tuition helps support weekly ensemble rehearsals, instruction from experienced conductors and coaches, performance opportunities, and the staff and resources needed to provide high-quality music education throughout the season.

After acceptance into the program, families will receive information about completing tuition payment and enrollment. Tuition must be paid in full or a payment plan must be established by the enrollment deadline to confirm a student’s place in the program.

*All fees are subject to change each year*

Families who complete semester tuition payments early will receive an early payment discount.

Youth Symphony: $660 ($330/semester)
Early Payment Tuition: $630 ($315/semester)

Repertory Orchestra: $660 ($330/semester)
Early Payment Tuition: $630 ($315/semester)

String Orchestra: $550 ($275/semester)
Early Payment Tuition: $520 ($260/semester)

Intermezzo Orchestra: $440 ($220/semester)
Early Payment Tuition: $420 ($210/semester)

Prelude Strings: $440 ($220/semester)
Early Payment Tuition: $420 ($210/semester)

Concert Band: $500 ($250/semester)
Early Payment Tuition: $470 ($235/semester)

Spring Wind Ensemble: $330
Early Payment Tuition: $315

Chamber Music Ensembles: $100 per semester

Payment Plans

Payment plans are available for families who prefer to divide tuition payments over the course of the season. Families must establish a payment plan by the enrollment deadline to confirm their student’s place in the program.

Financial Assistance

MYSP is committed to making high-quality music education accessible to young musicians throughout the Mid-South. We recognize that families have different financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to help reduce barriers to participation.

Financial assistance is awarded based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of scholarship funds. Students must audition for and be accepted into an MYSP ensemble before financial assistance is awarded.

Families who would benefit from financial assistance are encouraged to apply.

MYSP Access Scholarship

The MYSP Access Scholarship provides full tuition assistance to help remove financial barriers and expand access to high-quality orchestral music education.

The Access Scholarship is intended to remove barriers to participation and increase representation among students who have historically had less access to classical music opportunities. MYSP is committed to building a music community that reflects the diversity of the Mid-South and believes every young musician deserves the opportunity to learn, perform, and grow through music.

Scholarships are awarded through a holistic review of each application, taking into consideration financial circumstances, access to music opportunities, and the student’s experiences and background.

Students must audition for and be accepted into an eligible MYSP ensemble before an Access Scholarship can be awarded.

All tuition and fees are nonrefundable and subject to change each season.