Tuition and the Cox & Palmer Bursary
Tuition pays for your singer’s membership in Shallaway Youth Choir and allows us to pay for rehearsal and performance space, sound and lighting technicians, conductors, accompanists, music licensing, retreats, world-class clinicians, collaborations, workshops, our music library, and all the administrative costs required to run our organization. The annual costs of being involved in Shallaway are on par or lower than similar arts or sports activities.
In addition to nine monthly tuition payments, there’s an annual Family Membership Fee, uniform and tour/retreat fees for every chorister.
Through the generosity of our sponsor Cox & Palmer we offer a Bursary Program that may be available if you face economic challenges joining Shallaway. Please review the information below to learn how you can apply.
The fees for the 2025-2026 season are outlined below. Fees are decided by our administration and board and set annually.
2025-2026 Tuition
Annual Family Membership Fee of $150 is non-refundable and will be applied upon registration.
Monthly payments will be withdrawn on the 15th of each month from August – April. (Alternative payment plans are available, reach out to [email protected] to discuss.)
| Prima | Nine monthly payments of $102.00 |
| Dolce | Nine monthly payments of $126.00 |
| Nobile Jr. | Nine monthly payments of $126.00 |
| Vivo | Nine monthly payments of $126.00 |
| Lauda | Nine monthly payments of $126.00 |
| Jubilate | Nine monthly payments of $200.00 (including $72 for tour fees) |
| Camerata | Nine monthly payments of $144.00 |
Uniform Fees for 2025-2026 Season:
| Prima | $60.00 (Dress + t-shirt) |
| Dolce | $60.00 (Dress + t-shirt) |
| Nobile | $60.00 (Tie/Suspenders + t-shirt) |
| Vivo | $60 (Polo + t-shirt) |
| Lauda | $30 (t-shirt)+ price of custom uniform TBD |
| Jubilate | $30 (t-shirt)+ price of custom uniform TBD |
| Camerata | $30 (t-shirt)+ price of custom uniform TBD |
Approximate Retreat/Tour Fees for 2025-2026 Season:
| Prima, Dolce, Vivo, Nobile Jr, Lauda Day Tour | $65 |
| Jubilate Tour & Retreat | $650.00 – $850.00 ($72 per month paid with tuition as deposit) |
| Camerata Tour – France & Turkey | $4950 for Land Package + International Air |
Refund & Late Payment Policy:
All withdrawals are subject to a $30 administration fee.
A full refund of tuition is available for those who withdraw from the choir during September. After September, refunds will be pro-rated based on the remaining tuition, with the refund issued one month after the withdrawal request date.
No refunds will be issued after February 1.
Late fees will apply to any overdue payments: $25 for the first 30 days, $50 for 31-60 days, and $75 for payments overdue beyond 60 days. Students with outstanding balances will not be permitted to perform in concerts until their tuition is paid in full. Please note that there is no reduction in tuition for travel, illness, or other personal absences.
Cox and Palmer Bursary Program
It is important to Shallaway Youth Choir that our program is accessible to as many children and youth as possible. Therefore, we offer a bursary program to our choristers.
When considering applications for bursary support we consult Statistics Canada data as a benchmark for identifying families that may benefit from financial assistance. Our goal is to ensure that no youth are denied the Shallaway experience because of finances and all applications will be evaluated for their unique circumstances.
Please reach out to [email protected] for more information. We value discretion and privacy. We know these are indeed challenging times for parents, families and our communities.
Please note:
- Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis while funds are available.
- Choristers must be admitted based on Shallaway Youth Choir’s standard admissions criteria before being considered for bursary funding.
- Choristers must actively participate in Shallaway Youth Choir’s fundraising programs to qualify for bursary funding.
- Shallaway Youth Choir reserves the right to request documentation supporting the information disclosed on the Bursary Application form.
- Funding provided is relative to the term for this application only and does not guarantee future funding. Where need continues, annual re-applications are necessary.