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2023-2024 Registration

The fall semester (Sep-Dec 2023) and/or the full year (Sep 2023-May 2024).

Questions? Email us at info@berksyouthchorus.org.

Para cantantes que se están inscribiendo la semestre de otoño (septiembre-diciembre de 2023), y/o el año completo (septiembre 2023 a mayo 2024).

Preguntas a info@berksyouthchorus.org.

Tuition / Matrícula

BYC uses a sliding scale tuition model to support families of all circumstances. Your tuition payment is based on your gross household income and the length of enrollment (full year vs. one semester). You may opt for a monthly payment plan, or pay the tuition in full.

You can also receive the following discounts:

Early Bird: Register before July 1 to receive a $50 discount (full year) or $25 discount (semester).
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.

Please review this document to see our full tuition schedule.

Tuition is nonrefundable. If you select a monthly payment plan, BYC will continue to withdraw payments until the plan is complete. This policy may be altered on a case-by-case basis due to extenuating circumstances.

BYC ahora tiene un horario de matrícula para apoyar a familias de todas circunstancias. Su pago de matrícula se basa del ingreso bruto del hogar y el periodo de inscripción (semestre o año completo). Usted puede escoger un plan de pago mensual o pagar en completo.

Además puede recibir los siguientes descuentos:

Temprano: Si se inscribe antes del 1 de julio, recibe un descuento de $50 (año completo) o $25 (solo otoño).
Recomendar un Amigo: Si su amigo se inscribe a BYC y enlista tu nombre en su forma de inscripción, le vamos a dar un descuento de $100.
Hijo/a de alumnos: Hijo/as de BYC reciben un descuento de 10%.

Por favor revise este documento para ver el horario completo de matrícula.

La matrícula no es reembolsable. Si selecciona un plan de pagar mensual, BYC continuará cobrar pagos antes de que el plan se completa. Esta política puede modificarse caso por caso debido a circunstancias atenuantes.

Gross Household Income

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Ingreso bruto del hogar

Up to $40,000/year or $3,300/month (hasta $40,000/año o $3,300/mes)

$40,000-$75,000/year or $3,300-6,250/month (entre $40,000-$75,000/año o $3,300-6,250/mes)

$75,000-$100,000/year or $6,250-$8,300/month (entre $75,000-$100,000/año o $6,250-8,300/mes)

$100,000+/year or $8,300+/month ($100,000+/año o $8,300+/mes)

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

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Fall (from September to December) / Otoño (septiembre a diciembre)

Full Year (from September to May) / Año completo (septiembre a mayo)

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 1, Fall)

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 (5 times)
For Need-Based Scholarship Application: $25, paid One Time

Por favor escriba una de las siguientes opciones abajo:

Para Pagar en completo: $100, pagado One Time
Para Plan da pago mensual: $20, pagado Monthly (5 veces)
Para Beca en baso de la necesidad: $25, pagado One Time

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 1, Full Year)

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

To Pay in Full: $180, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $18, paid Monthly (10 times)
For Need-Based Scholarship Application: $25, paid One Time

Por favor escriba una de las siguientes opciones abajo:

Para Pagar en completo: $180, pagado One Time
Para Plan da pago mensual: $18, pagado Monthly (10 veces)
Para Beca en baso de la necesidad: $25, pagado One Time

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 2, Fall)

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

To Pay in Full: $180, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $36, paid Monthly (5 times)

Por favor escriba una de las siguientes opciones abajo:

Para Pagar en completo: $180, pagado One Time
Para Plan da pago mensual: $36, pagado Monthly (5 veces)

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 2, Full Year)

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

To Pay in Full: $300, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $30, paid Monthly (10 times)

Por favor escriba una de las siguientes opciones abajo:

Para Pagar en completo: $300, pagado One Time
Para Plan da pago mensual: $30, pagado Monthly (10 veces)

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 3, Fall)

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

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

Por favor escriba una de las siguientes opciones abajo:

Para Pagar en completo: $250, pagado One Time
Para Plan da pago mensual: $50, pagado Monthly (5 veces)

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 3, Full Year)

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

To Pay in Full: $450, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $45, paid 10 times

Por favor escriba una de las siguientes opciones abajo:

Para Pagar en completo: $450, pagado One Time
Para Plan da pago mensual: $45, pagado Monthly (10 veces)

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 4, Fall)

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

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

Por favor escriba una de las siguientes opciones abajo:

Para Pagar en completo: $350, pagado One Time
Para Plan da pago mensual: $70, pagado Monthly (5 veces)

Read Carefully: Tuition Instructions (Tier 4, Full Year)

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

To Pay in Full: $600, paid One Time
For Monthly Payment Plan: $60, paid Monthly (10 times)

Por favor escriba una de las siguientes opciones abajo:

Para Pagar en completo: $600, pagado One Time
Para Plan da pago mensual: $60, pagado Monthly (10 veces)

Tuition Payment

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Singer Information

Singer's Name / Nombre de Cantante

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First Name

Last Name

Singer's Date of Birth

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(mm/dd/yyyy) Fecha de cumpleaños de cantante

Singer Pronouns

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Pronombres de cantante

He/him/his

She/her/hers

They/them/theirs

Other

Specify school district:

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Indicar distrito escolar

School

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Escuela

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.

Si se indican el teléfono y correo electrónico del cantante, BYC puede compartir materiales adicionales y instrucciones directamente con el cantante, además de compartirlos con los padres/guardianos.

Singer's Phone Number / Teléfono de cantante

(Optional)

Singer's Email / Correo electrónico de cantante

(Optional)

Verify Email

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

Please explain:

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Por favor explique más:

Voice Part

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Parte de voz

Soprano (highest)

Alto (lowest for treble voices)

Tenor (highest for changed male voices)

Bass (lowest)

Not Sure

Does your child have any allergy, condition or illness that might require special attention? Yes or no? If "yes," please describe.

¿Su estudiante tiene alguna alergia, condición o enfermedad que podría requerir atención especial? Sí o no? Si "sí, por favor explique.

Is your child restricted from participating in any physical activities? If yes, please list.

¿Su cantante prohibido de participar en algunas actividades fícisas? Si "sí," por favor explique.

Demographic Information / Información demográfica

Our funders are often interested in the diversity of our singers. All information shared is confidential and helps Berks Youth Chorus secure the funding we need to sustain our programs.

Nuestros financiadores tienen interés en la diversidad de nuestros cantantes. Por favor seleccione las opcion(es) que describen a su cantante.

Race/Ethnicity / Etnicidad

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Please check the box(es) that best describe(s) your singer. Por favor indique la(s) opcion(es) que mejor describen su cantante.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian / Nativo americana o nativa de Alaska

Black or African American / negra/afroamericano

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander / Nativo hawaiano u otro de las islandas pacíficas

Latino or Hispanic / Latino o hispano

White / Blanco

Prefer not to say / Prefiero no decir

Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Name / Nombre de padre/guardiano

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First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email / correo eletrónico

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Verify Email

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Parent/Guardian Phone / Teléfono

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Parent/Guardian Address

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Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Parent #1 Organization/Employer

Does your singer have another parent/guardian?

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¿Tiene su cantante otro padre/guardiano?

Yes / Sí

No

Parent/Guardian #2 Name / Nombre

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First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian #2 Email / Correo eletrónico

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Verify Email

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Parent/Guardian #2 Phone / Teléfono

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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

Parent/Guardian #2 Organization/Employer

Organización/empleador del padre/guardiano #2

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? 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). ¿Quiere autorizar a otra persona (además de los padre(s)/guardian(es) enlistados arriba) de ser permitido a recoger a su(s) cantante(s) de eventos de BYC? Esta persona será enlistado como un contacto de emergencia. SOLO permitimos a las personas que están enlistado en esta forma de inscripción de recoger a su(s) cantante(s).

Yes - 2 people / Sí - 2 personas

Yes - 1 person / Sí - 1 persona

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 / oportunidades de ser voluntario

You won't be expected to do everything you select! ¡No vamos a pedir que hagas cada que selecciones!

Agreements

Child Welfare and Abuse Prevention Policy / Política de Bienestar Juvenil y Prevención de Abuso

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Copy and paste this link into another browser tab to review the policy: Copie y pege este enlace a otra pestaña del navegador para examinar la política: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eYArjN8TjV8AJfQG42tpB_yGZ1VpCiAP/view

Check this box to indicate you have read and understand the policy. / Haga clic para indicar que ha leído y comprende la política.

Attendance Policy / Política de asistencia

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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. /// Entiendo que asistencia es sobre más que aprender la música: es esencial al proceso de formar un conjunto. 1) Mi cantante va a llegar a lo menos 5 minutos temprano a cada ensayo, y asistir cada ensayo completamente. 2) My cantante va a traer su música, agua y una lápiz a cada ensayo. 3) Entiendo que mi cantante se permite 2 ausencias inexcusadas por semestre. Ausencias solo son excusadas para emergencias, y caso por caso si la noticia de ausencia se recibe antes del ensayo de la ausencia. 4) Si mi cantante tiene más que dos (2) ausencias inexcusadas, o un número excesivo de ausencias excusadas, el director podría querer una conversación sobre la participación de mi cantante para el resto de esa semestre. 5) Voy a recibir un calendario de ensayos y eventos de BYC antes que empiece la sesión, y voy a comunicar todos conflictos con el calendario a info@berksyouthchorus.org tan pronto como sea posible.

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

Pickup and Dropoff Policy / Política de recoger y dejar cantantes

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I understand that my singer is expected to attend the entirety of each rehearsal. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that my singer arrives promptly, and is picked up on time. 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 event if I have listed them here as a parent/guardian or additional pickup/dropoff/emergency contact. /// Entiendo que mi cantante se espera de asistir toda la duración de ensayo. Entiendo que tengo responsibilidad de asegurar que mi cantante llegue prontamente, y se recoja a la hora de que termina el ensayo. Si no puedo asegurar la dejada y recogida de my cantante, debo avisarles a Berks Youth Chorus de mi tardanza. Alguien solo es autorizado de dejar o recoger a mi cantante de un evento de BYC si le he listado aquí como un padre/guardián o contacto de recoger/emergencia.

Click or check to agree to above terms. / Haga clic para indicar que ha leído y comprende lo anterior.

Music Return / Devuelta de música

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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.). // La música que es dado a los cantantes es la propiedad de Berks Youth Chorus. Toda la música debe ser devuelto en condición buena.

Click or check to agree to above terms. / Haga clic para acordar con lo anterior.

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. / Berks Youth Chorus es comprometido a la seguridad y bienestar de los cantantes y sus familias. Ahora usar una máscara es opcional. Vamos a continuar a observar la pandemia y actualizar nuestras precauciones como la situación se cambia. Si la junta directiva lo determina, BYC reserva el derecho de imponer el uso de máscaras, distancia social y otras precauciones. Le apreciamos su cumplimiento, paciencia y compromiso a la salud y bienestar de cada familia de BYC. Si tiene cualquieras preguntas acerca de estas precauciones y políticas, por favor díganos a info@berksyouthchorus.org.

Click or check to agree to above terms. / Haga clic para acordar con lo anterior.

Publicity and Marketing Agreement / Acuerdo de publicidad y márketing

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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. /// Entiendo que este acuerdo constituye el permiso de utilizar fotos de my cantante desde las actividades de BYC para distribución público. Yo otorgo a Berks Youth Chorus todas las derechas de usar, reproducir, fotografiar, recordar y de cualquier manera diseminar cualquier aspecto de la apariencia de la participación y actualización de mi cantante, sin esperanza de compensación para su uso. Este acuerdo constituye permiso de usar los correos electrónicos de mi familia para la comunicación y márketing, incluyo pero no limitado a boletines del correo electrónico. Además estoy de acuerdo que mi cantante aparacerá o cooperará en todos events de la publicidad o de promociones que son programados de Berks Youth Chorus, incluyo los de televisión, radio, periódicos y apariciones públicas. Este acuerdo de publicidad y márketing se hecha del padre/guardián del cantante, un menor y su inmuebles.

Click or check to agree to above terms. / Haga clic para acordar con lo anterior.

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.

Click or check to agree to above terms. / Haga clic para acordar con lo anterior.

Carpool Directory / Directorio de direcciones

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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. / Para coordinar transportación hacia y desde prácticas, estoy de acuerdo con compartir mis direcciones con las familias de BYC.

Click to agree to the above.

Support All of our Singers

Please donate to BYC, so that we can continue providing financial assistance to all families:

Por favor done a BYC para que podamos continuar a proporcionar asistencia financiera a todas familias:

Give to BYC

Add 3% to cover the payment processing fees, so that BYC can support its singers.