Presto Winter 2026 Registration

Presto Winter 2026 Registration
Presto Winter 2026 rehearsals are on the following Sundays from 1:30-2:30pm at Elley-Long Music Center:

January 18, 25

February 8, 15, 22 (no rehearsal on Feb. 1)

March 8, 15 (no rehearsal on Mar. 1)

The concert is on Sunday, March 15 at 2:30pm (with a dress rehearsal at 1:30pm) at Elley-Long Music Center.

Attendance Policy: Presto students are allowed one rehearsal absence for the Winter session. An additional absence may result in the student not performing in the concert.

Requirements: Students interested in Presto should have at least one year of experience in weekly private lessons or weekly school orchestra class, and be able to recognize notes on the A and D strings. Please see the sheet music on the Presto page of our website (vyo.org/presto) as examples of the skills needed to be successful in Presto. If unsure about student's music reading level, show the sheet music to your private or school orchestra teacher.

Financial Aid: If you are applying for Financial Aid, we must receive your completed registration information and Financial Aid application by January 9, 2026 for Winter Presto to ensure consideration.

Please register by January 9, 2026.
Student Information
Please indicate student's status*

Has participated in Presto beforeNew student (no prior experience in Presto/VYOA)
New students: how did you hear about Presto? (check all that apply)*

Family member(s) with VYOA experienceWind and Brass Night at VYOAMy private teacher recommended I participateMy school music teacher recommended I participateSchool visit by VYOA conductorSchool tour performance by VYOA ensemblePublic concert by VYOA ensembleRadio, TV or Newspaper ad/listingInternet searchOther (list below)
Other
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred First Name
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
County (Vermont only)
Home phone (or primary contact phone)*

Area CodePhone Number
Ethnicity*

Hispanic/LatinxNon-Hispanic/Non-Latinx
Race: Check all that apply.*

African American/BlackAmerican Indian/Alaska NativeAsian American/AsianMiddle Eastern/North AfricanNative Hawaiian/Other Pacific IslanderWhite
Gender*
Preferred Pronouns*
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian 1
Parent/Guardian 1*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to student*
Is your address already entered in the student information section above?*

YesNo (add below)
Parent/Guardian 1 Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/guardian 1 email (for VYOA messages)*
Home phone (or primary contact phone)*

Area CodePhone Number
Work phone

Area CodePhone Number
Cell phone

Area CodePhone Number
Employer (optional)
Position/role (optional)
Parent/Guardian 2
Parent/Guardian 2

First NameLast Name
Relationship to student
Mailing address same as Parent/Guardian 1?

YesNo
Parent/Guardian 2 Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/guardian 2 email (for VYOA messages)
Home phone

Area CodePhone Number
Work phone

Area CodePhone Number
Cell phone

Area CodePhone Number
Employer (optional)
Position/role (optional)
Music Information

Please note that we cannot reach out to teachers for this information. If you are unsure of an answer, please ask your student's teacher at their next lesson.
Instrument you will play in Presto*
Number of years the student has played their instrument:*
Do you take private lessons on your primary instrument?*

YesNo
Current private teacher*
How long have you been studying with your teacher?*
Private teacher's email (if known)
Private teacher's phone number (if known)

Area CodePhone Number
Current piece (solo, etude, or orchestra piece) student is working on*
Most recent piece (solo, etude, or orchestra piece) the student has performed/played (not including the above)*
List all major scales student has learned*
Requirements: Students interested in Presto should have at least one year of experience in weekly private lessons or weekly school orchestra class, and be able to recognize notes on the A and D strings. Please see the sheet music on the Presto page of our website (vyo.org/presto) as examples of the skills needed to be successful in Presto. If unsure about student's music reading level, show the sheet music to your private or school orchestra teacher.*

I have read and understand the music reading requirements for Presto outlined above.
School information
School student is attending for 2025-26 (If your school is not listed, please select "Other" shown at the bottom)*
School for 2025-26 (if not listed above)*
Grade in 2025-26*
School music teacher name (if known)
Music activities you participate in at school

Band/Wind ensembleChorusJazz EnsembleOrchestraString EnsembleOther (list below)
Other
Media Consent

The VYOA takes many photos of students rehearsing throughout the year for archival and online or print marketing purposes. We do not name the students in our photos.
Please check one*

Yes, you may take photos of my child in Presto and use them in your online and print materialsNo, please do not use photos of my child in your online and print materials
Financial Aid
The VYOA is pleased to provide financial aid to qualifying families. Do you want to apply for financial aid?*

Yes (a $50 registration fee is required)No
The online financial aid application can be found at www.vyo.org/presto. Applications are due by Jan. 9, 2026.
Payment Options
Please choose one:*

Registration for Winter 2026 by credit card ($160)Financial Aid Application fee by credit card ($50)

Thank you for registering! Please contact us at myriam@vyo.org or (802) 655-5030 x104 if you have any questions.
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Presto Winter 2026 Registration

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian 1

Parent/Guardian 2

Music Information

School information

Media Consent

Financial Aid

The online financial aid application can be found at www.vyo.org/presto. Applications are due by Jan. 9, 2026.

Payment Options

Thank you for registering! Please contact us at myriam@vyo.org or (802) 655-5030 x104 if you have any questions.