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Registration 2022-2023

For singers who are registering for either:

Full Year (September 2022 to May 2023)
Fall Only (September 2022 to December 2022)

MasterSingers are expected to attend the MasterSingers Retreat (Sep 23-25).

Questions? Email us at info@berksyouthchorus.org.

Tuition

BYC uses a sliding scale tuition model to support families of all circumstances.

Your tuition payment is based on 3 factors:

Your household income
How many singers you are enrolling
Enrollment Period (fall vs. full year)

You can also receive the following discounts:

Refer-a-Friend: If your friend enrolls in Berks Youth Chorus and lists your name on their registration form, we will credit you $100 toward tuition.
Child of Alumni: Children of Berks Youth Chorus (formerly Berks Classical Children’s Chorus) alumni receive 10% off tuition.

You may opt for a monthly payment plan, or pay the tuition in full.

Please review this document to see our full tuition schedule.

Household Income

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Please select your total HOUSEHOLD income bracket.

Up to $40,000/year or $3,300/month

$40,001-$75,000/year or $3,301-6,250/month

$75,001-$100,000/year or $6,251-$8,300/month

$100,001+/year or $8,301+/month

Are you enrolling your singer for the Full Year or just for one semester?

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Full Year singers receive a tuition discount.

Spring (from Now to May)

How many singers are you enrolling in BYC?

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Singers from the same household receive a tuition discount. You must fill out a separate registration form for each singer you enroll.

1

2

3+

Answer the 3 questions above to learn your tuition rate.

Tuition is nonrefundable. If you select a monthly tuition schedule, payments will be automatically withdrawn until the plan is complete. This policy may be altered on a case-by-case basis due to extenuating circumstances.

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 1, Spring, 1 Singer)

Please enter one of the following options in the field below:

To Pay in Full: $100, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $20, paid Monthly
For Need-Based Scholarship Application: $25, paid One Time

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 1, Spring, 2 Singers)

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To Pay in Full: $80, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $16, paid Monthly (5 times)
For Need-Based Scholarship Application: $25, paid One Time

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 1, Spring, 3+ Singers)

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To Pay in Full: $60, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $12, paid Monthly (5 times)
For Need-Based Scholarship Application: $25, paid One Time

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 2, Spring, 1 Singer)

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To Pay in Full: $180, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $36, paid Monthly (5 times)
For Need-Based Scholarship Application: $25, paid One Time

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 2, Spring, 2 Singers)

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To Pay in Full: $150, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $30, paid Monthly (5 times)
For Need-Based Scholarship Application: $25, paid One Time

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 2, Spring, 3+ Singers)

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To Pay in Full: $120, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $24, paid Monthly (5 times)
For Need-Based Scholarship Application: $25, paid One Time

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 3, Spring, 1 Singer)

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To Pay in Full: $250, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $50, paid Monthly (5 Times)

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 3, Spring, 2 Singers)

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To Pay in Full: $225, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $45, paid Monthly through June

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 3, Spring, 3+ Singers)

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To Pay in Full: $200, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $40, paid Monthly 5 Times

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 4, Spring, 1 Singer)

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To Pay in Full: $350, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $70, paid Monthly (5 times)

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 4, Spring, 2 Singers)

Please enter one of the following options in the field below:

To Pay in Full: $300, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $60, paid Monthly (5 times)

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 4, Spring, 3+ Singers)

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To Pay in Full: $270, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $54, paid Monthly (5 times)

Tuition Payment

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$

Tuition Schedule

Singer Information

Singer's Name

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First Name

Last Name

Singer's Date of Birth

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(mm/dd/yyyy)

Pronouns

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Select the pronouns with which the singer identifies.

He/him/his

She/her/hers

They/them/theirs

Other

Ensemble Selection: Which ensemble do you intend to register for?

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All singers must sign up for a placement meeting (Choristers/Chorale) or audition (MasterSingers) after registration is submitted.

Choristers (grades 3-4) - Mondays 6-7:30pm

Chorale (grades 5 & up) - Mondays 6-8pm

MasterSingers (grades 8 & up, upon audition) - Sundays 3-5:30pm

Specify School District:

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School

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School Music Teacher

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BYC strongly supports school music programs and requires that all singers participate in their school's music program, if one exists at their school. Please write your school music teacher's name (chorus, band, orchestra, etc.). If your school doesn't have a music program, write "N/A".

By providing the singer’s cell phone and email address, BYC can share educational materials and instructions directly with the singer in addition to sharing with the parents/guardians.

Singer's Phone Number

(Optional)

Singer's Email

(Optional)

Verify Email

Voice Part

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Soprano (highest)

Alto (lowest for treble voices)

Tenor (highest for changed male voices)

Bass (lowest)

Not Sure

Allergies

Please list any allergies you think we should know about. (Optional)

Learning Differences

The more we know about your singer's situation, the better equipped we can be to provide a quality experience for them at every step of the process. If your singer has any learning differences or disabilities, please indicate them here. (Optional)

Our funders are often interested in the diversity of singers in our programs. Please check the box or boxes that best describe(s) your singer.

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American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Latino or Hispanic

White

Prefer not to say

Recruitment

Please explain:

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Refer-a-Friend: If one of BYC's singers is responsible for recruiting you to join BYC, write their name below (they will get a $100 discount)!

First Name

Last Name

Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Name

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First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email

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Verify Email

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Parent/Guardian Phone

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Parent/Guardian Address

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Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Organization/Employer

This helps us establish partnerships with businesses and organizations throughout our community. (optional)

Does your singer have another parent/guardian?

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Yes

No

Parent/Guardian #2 Name

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First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian #2 Email

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Verify Email

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Parent/Guardian #2 Phone

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Parent/Guardian #2 Address (if different from Parent/Guardian #1 above)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Organization/Employer #2

This helps us establish partnerships with businesses and organizations throughout our community. (optional)

Would you like to authorize another person (besides the parent(s)/guardian(s) listed above) to be allowed to pick up your singer(s) from BYC events? This person will also be listed as an emergency contact.

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We ONLY allow people whose names are listed here to pick up your singer(s).

Yes - 2 people

Yes - 1 person

No

Additional Pickup/Dropoff/Emergency Name

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First Name

Last Name

Additional Pickup/Dropoff/Emergency Phone

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Additional Pickup/Dropoff/Emergency #2 Name

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First Name

Last Name

Additional Pickup/Dropoff/Emergency #2 Phone

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Parent/Guardian Volunteering Opportunities

Agreements

Child Welfare and Abuse Prevention Policy

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Copy and paste this link into another browser tab to review the policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eYArjN8TjV8AJfQG42tpB_yGZ1VpCiAP/view

Check this box to indicate you have read and understand the policy.

Attendance Policy

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I understand that attendance is more than learning notes: it is essential to the process of forming an ensemble. 1) My singer will arrive at least 5 minutes early to every rehearsal, and attend every rehearsal in its entirety. 2) My singer will bring music, water and a pencil to every rehearsal. 3) I understand that my singer is allowed up to 2 unexcused absences per semester. Absences are only excused for emergencies, and on a case-by-case basis approved before the missed rehearsal by the ensemble director. 4) If my singer has more than two (2) unexcused absences, or an excessive number of excused absences, this may trigger a conversation with the Executive Director about whether my singer may continue to sing with BYC for the remainder of the semester. 5) I will receive a detailed rehearsal/performance schedule before the season begins, and I will communicate any conflicts with the schedule to info@berksyouthchorus.org as early as possible.

Click to indicate that you have read and understand the above terms.

Pickup and Dropoff Policy

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I understand that my singer is expected to attend the entirety of each rehearsal of the season. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that my singer arrives at least five minutes early to rehearsal, and is picked up within 15 minutes of the end of each rehearsal. If I cannot ensure the singer's prompt dropoff and pickup, I must reach out to Berks Youth Chorus to notify them of our tardiness. Someone is only authorized to pick up or drop off my singer from a BYC rehearsal, concert or other event if I have listed them here as a parent/guardian or additional pickup/dropoff/emergency contact.

Click or check to agree to above terms.

Carpool Directory

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In order to coordinate transportation for BYC rehearsals and events, I agree to share my physical address in the BYC Singer Directory, only visible to BYC families.

Click to agree to the above.

Mandatory Parent Meeting

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I will make every effort to attend the mandatory parent meeting on August 29 at 6:30-7:30pm. If I cannot attend, I will inform Starr Snyder at info@berksyouthchorus.org.

Click to agree to the above.

Music Return & $20 Deposit

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The music given to singers during rehearsals is the property of Berks Youth Chorus. All music must be returned in good condition (minimal tears and creases, markings in pencils NOT pens, etc.) at the end of the season. I understand that I must provide a refundable deposit of $20 at the first BYC rehearsal in order for my singer to take their BYC music home with them. This deposit will be returned when my singer returns the music either 1) at the end of the semester/year of their enrollment, or 2) if they withdraw early from BYC.

Click or check to agree to above terms.

COVID-19 Safety Precautions

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Berks Youth Chorus is committed first and foremost to the safety and wellbeing of our singers and their families. BYC is currently mask optional. We will continue to monitor the pandemic closely and update our precautions as the situation changes. If the BYC Board of Directors considers it appropriate, BYC reserves the right to enforce mask wearing, social distancing and other precautions. We appreciate your compliance, patience and commitment to the health and wellbeing of every family of Berks Youth Chorus. If you have any questions or concerns about these precautions and policies, please do not hesitate to email us at info@berksyouthchorus.org.

Click to indicate that you have read and understand the above information.

Publicity and Marketing Agreement

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I understand that this agreement constitutes permission to use rehearsal, press, and production photos of my singer for general distribution. I hereby grant Berks Youth Chorus all rights to use, reproduce, photograph, record, and otherwise disseminate any aspect of my singer’s performance and participation, it being understood that no compensation be made for this use. This agreement constitutes permission to use my family’s email addresses for BYC communication and marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, email newsletters. I further agree that my singer will appear at, and faithfully cooperate in, all publicity or promotional events scheduled by Berks Youth Chorus including television, radio, newspaper, and public appearances. This publicity and marketing agreement is made by the parent/guardian of the singer, a minor and his or her estate.

Click or check to agree to above terms.

Indemnity Agreement

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In consideration of the opportunity for their minor child to receive the educational and musical benefits of BYC's membership, Parents and legal guardians (referred to collectively as "Guardians") agree as follows: The minor child may participate in all BYC rehearsals, performances, tours and other BYC events, and GUARDIANS hereby authorize BYC and its staff and Directors to involve said minor in such rehearsals, performances, tours and events. GUARDIANS agree that said minor will be under the control and authority of such BYC Officers, staff and Directors, and that such Officers, staff and Directors may exercise parental supervision over the child. This constitutes an assignment of temporary guardianship, and Directors may exercise control and make all decisions thereunto pertaining. GUARDIANS further agree that they will, at all times, hereafter indemnify and save harmless BYC and its Officers, Directors, staff, parents, members and volunteers, both individually and in their capacity as such Officers, Directors, staff, parents, members and volunteers, and/or any other organization under whose auspices or in whose premises the minor may rehearse or perform and/or individual and/or organization providing transportation for said minor, from and against all claims, suits, damages, costs, losses, and expenses in any manner resulting from or arising out of said minor’s participation in such rehearsals, performances, and/or tours. It is understood that any medical, hospital, and surgical expenses, incurred as a result of treatment recommended, shall be borne by such GUARDIANS and, to the extent that such expenses may first be paid by BYC, GUARDIANS agree to reimburse it for such expenditures. GUARDIANS acknowledge that participating in BYC rehearsals, activities, performances and other events may include a possible exposure to a communicable disease including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. GUARDIANS further acknowledge that they are aware of the risks associated with COVID-19 and that certain vulnerable individuals may have greater health risks associated with exposure to COVID-19. While particular recommendations and personal discipline may reduce the risks associated with participating in athletics during the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of serious illness, medical complications, and possible death does exist. GUARDIANS knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of others, and assume full responsibility for Student’s participation in BYC rehearsals, activities, performances and other events during the COVID-19 pandemic. GUARDIANS willingly agree to comply with the stated recommendations put forth by the Berks Youth Chorus to limit the exposure and spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. We certify that the minor child is in good physical condition or believe the minor child to be in good physical condition and allow participation in these events at our own risk. In consideration of the amount of time spent in rehearsals, performances, and/or tours, GUARDIANS also agree that emergency medical, including surgical treatments, may be authorized by said Officers, Directors and staff on GUARDIANS’ behalf when he/she cannot be immediately contacted. This agreement shall be binding upon my/our heirs, successors, administrators and assigns. By printing the Guardian's name above, the Guardian signs this binding agreement.

Add 3% to cover the payment processing fees, so that BYC receives the full tuition amount.