The LYO accepts applications for financial assistance each September. To apply for either award, a parent or guardian will submit a one-page application form with supporting tax return documentation. The LYO considers several factors to determine awards: annual income, family size, previous LYO participation, and special considerations noted on the form.

 

The application form is linked below. Paper copies of the application are also available at auditions and the first LYO rehearsal.

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In 2022, the LYO awarded over $23,000 total in LYO Membership Scholarships and Private Music Lessons Subsidies. The LYO received 33% more applications than in 2021. We also provided over $2,000 in sibling discounts for families with multiple LYO students.

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 Membership SCHOLARSHIPS 

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These need-based awards are applied as a reduction to the cost of membership. Families who receive Membership Scholarships are also given additional weeks to pay the remainder of the cost of membership. 2022 Membership Scholarship awards generally ranged between $150-$400. Family unit incomes of applicants demonstrating need ranged widely. 

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 Private Music Lesson Subsidies 

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These need-based awards are given directly to the student's private lesson teacher to assist with the cost of your private lessons. Private teachers must confirm the student's participation in lessons before receiving the subsidy. Half is awarded in the fall and half in the spring, based on successful continuation in the LYO and lessons. 2022 Private Music Lessons Subsidy amounts typically ranged between $250-$380 total for the year.

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Don't have a private teacher yet? No problem. It's fine to apply for the subsidy and then get set up with a teacher. The goal of these subsidies is to help make private music lessons affordable to anyone.

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LYO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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The deadline of September 20, 2022 for full consideration in 2022 has passed. Please check back in the summer for the 2023 application. 

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Questions? Please email info@lyo.org.

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