Tuition & Fees

Tuition may be paid:

  • by using a credit card on the MYS website.

    • We can accept: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners, Apple Pay, and more.

  • by cash/check made out to: Manhattan Youth Symphony

    • List the student name(s) and orchestra(s) in the memo and mail to:

Manhattan Youth Symphony

2604 Kirkwood Dr.

Manhattan, KS 66502

  • If you are applying for a scholarship - please wait to pay tuition once scholarships have been determined. You will be given specific information on how to pay, if awarded.

Fall 2024

Tuition Includes

  • High-quality instruction by MYS conducting staff

  • Use of rehearsal and concert facilities

  • MYS t-shirt

  • Use of an MYS music folder, music, and other learning materials provided by the conductors

Rock Springs Retreat Fee Includes

  • High-quality instruction by MYS conducting staff

  • Use of RSR facilities

  • Lodging at RSR Saturday evening

  • Meals at RSR cafeteria

    • Saturday: lunch, dinner

    • Sunday: breakfast

If cost is an issue, please contact the MYS Executive Director, ExecutiveDirector@ManhattanYouthSymphony.org, to discuss payment plans. Also see the Dr. David Littrell Scholarship Fund information and additional funding opportunities below.

Refunds

MYS strongly values commitment and investment. We encourage you to diligently consider your schedule and the MYS schedule to determine your involvement prior to completing registration. If, after submitting the musician contract (GS/SO) or registration (BE), a conflict arises and you need to withdraw from participating, you may be eligible for a partial refund. 

  • For Fall 2024: A 50% refund of tuition is available for all MYS musicians if they need to withdraw from participating by August 31. Beginning September 1, there will be no refunds available for any ensemble.

Scholarship Opportunities

Dr. David Littrell Scholarship Fund

The Dr. David Littrell Scholarship Fund was established in 2022 in honor of Dr. David Littrell, founder and conductor of the Gold Orchestra (now the Manhattan Youth Symphony). Dr. Littrell founded the Gold Orchestra program in 1988, with a vision for helping students develop excellence both in musical performance and in personal character. Since its inception, the program has been a key part of the Manhattan community, and served thousands of students in their formative years. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to honor Dr. Littrell’s legacy and founding work, and to further expand the opportunity for students in the Manhattan and surrounding areas to be involved in the Manhattan Youth Symphony.

Dr. David Littrell Scholarships are designed to help musicians and families with financial need to obtain aid for Tuition Assistance and/or Rock Springs Ranch Retreat Fees (SO & GS only) associated with participating in the Manhattan Youth Symphony (MYS)

The application form provides information to establish financial need. MYS reserves the right to approve or decline any application based on other circumstances and considerations. Applicants can apply for up to 75% assistance per musician. 

Separate applications are required for each musician, even if musicians are within the same family. Information provided in the application is considered private and will not be viewed by anyone other than the MYS Scholarship Committee.

2024-2025 Dr. David Littrell Scholarship Application Deadlines

  • Tuition Assistance:

    • Silver Orchestra and Gold Symphony: JUNE 1, 2024

    • Bronze Ensemble

      • Fall 2024: AUGUST 15, 2024

      • Spring 2025: DECEMBER 20 2024

  • Rock Springs Ranch Retreat Fees (SO & GS ONLY): SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

 Families will be notified 1-2 weeks prior to MYS payment deadlines.

Additional Funding Resources

Band of Angels

Band of Angels is a 501c3 nonprofit devoted to providing instruments, scholarships and all the support that children in need in the greater Kansas City area require to succeed in music. 

Our Military Kids

Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.

Materials

Additional Materials Needed

  • Music stand: A Manhasset music stand, though not mandatory, is far superior to wire stands for use at home and at Rock Springs.

  • Concert dress uniform for Silver Orchestra and Gold Symphony (see Musician Information tab).

  • Pencil in rehearsal at all times.

Additional Materials Suggested

TUNERS

Online Resources

Suggested Apps

  • Tuner Lite by Piascore

  • insTuner

  • Cleartune

  • PanoTuner

  • Pitch

Devices

  • Shar Metro Tuner

  • Korg CA-50 Chromatic Tuner

METRONOMES

Online Resources

Suggested Apps

  • Tempo

  • Metronome (several)

  • Drum Beats +

  • Metro Timer

  • Pro Metronome

Devices

  • BOSS DB-30 Dr. Beat Metronome

  • Seiko Quartz Metronome

COMBINATION TUNER/METRONOMES

Online Resources

Suggested Apps

  • Tonal Energy Tuner & Metronome

  • Smart Metronome & Tuner

  • Tuner & Metronome - Soundcorset

Devices

  • Korg TM-60 Combination Tuner/Metronome

  • BOSS TU-30 Metronome & Tuner Combo

  • BOSS DB-90 Dr. Beat Metronome/Tuner

Additional Music Training Resources