• Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra Registration & Financial Aid Application 2026-27

  • How long has your child played their instrument?*
  • Does your child have a private teacher for lessons on their instrument? (lessons are required to support each student's participation in RFYO)*

  • Parent/Guardian Contact Information

    The first person listed will be our emergency contact.

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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Student Contact Information (optional)

    For older students it can be helpful for us to include their email on the group lists for information about rehearsals/concerts/scheduling. All communications will have a parent copied on the email or text.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Liability Waiver and Photo/Video release

  • WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

    In consideration of the risk of injury while participating in the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra (RFYO) and the RFYO private lesson scholarship program, and as consideration for the right to participate in the Activity, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives, knowingly and voluntarily enter into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind whatsoever arising out of my participation in the Activity, and do hereby release and forever discharge the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Roaring Fork Music Society, Inc. , located at PO Box 503, Carbondale, Colorado 81623, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns, for any physical or psychological injury, including but not limited to illness, paralysis, death, damages, economical or emotional loss, that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity, including traveling to and from an event related to this Activity.

    I am voluntarily participating in the aforementioned activity and I am participating in the activity entirely at my own risk. I am aware of the risks associated with traveling to and from as well as participating in this activity, which may include, but are not limited to, physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability (including paralysis), economic or emotional loss, and death. I understand that these injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or others' negligence, conditions related to travel, or the condition of the activity location(s). nonetheless, i assume all related risks, both known or unknown to me, of my participation in this activity, including travel to, from and during this activity.

    I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Roaring Fork Music Society, Inc. against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney's fees and any related costs, if litigation arises pursuant to any claims made by me or by anyone else acting on my behalf. If the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Roaring Fork Music Society, Inc. incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Roaring Fork Music Society, Inc..

     I acknowledge that the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Roaring Fork Music Society, Inc. and their directors, officers, volunteers, representatives and agents are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Roaring Fork Music Society, Inc.

    I acknowledge that I have carefully read this "waiver and release" and fully understand that it is a release of liability. I expressly agree to release and discharge the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Roaring Fork Music Society, Inc. and all of its affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns, from any and all claims or causes of action and I agree to voluntarily give up or waive any right that I otherwise have to bring a legal action against the Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and Roaring Fork Music Society, Inc. for personal injury or property damage. to the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release is also for negligence on the part of the roaring fork youth orchestra and roaring fork music society, inc. , its agents, and employees.

    In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

    In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family's willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any actions of neglect or recklessness. In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect, so long as the clause severed does not affect the intent of the parties. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited. 

    The RFYO may publish photos and/or videos of my child from concerts and rehearsals on the RFYO website, concert posters, and for publicity and concert promotion, grant applications, and similar uses for the RFYO. 

     

     

  • RFYO Tuition and Scholarships

    Need-based Scholarships make it possible for all students to take part in the RFYO. No students are ever turned away. Regular RFYO tuition is $725 for the school year. Early tuition is $650. To qualify for the early tuition rate, register by August 15 and make a tuition payment of any amount (in full, half, or installment) by August 15th. Everyone is welcome to pay in installments and apply for need-based scholarship. Orchestra tuition covers all RFYO rehearsals and concerts. It is separate from weekly lessons costs.

  • Weekly Private Lessons and Scholarships

    Weekly private lessons are required for all string players in the RFYO. A limited number of need-based scholarships are also available to cover all or part of the cost of lessons. In orchestra students learn how to play together, but most learning of how to play the instrument happens in lessons and in practicing at home. For all other students (wind, brass, and percussion players) private lessons and participation in your school music programs are strongly encouraged. If you need help finding a private teacher, please let us know and we will help connect you with a teacher. Private lessons without financial aid cost on average $45 for 30 minute lessons and $68 for 45 minutes. For example, some scholarship students pay $25 per lesson to their lesson teacher and receive a scholarship of $20 per lesson.
  • Do you want to apply for scholarships for lessons and/or tuition?*

  • Scholarship Application Form

  • Options:

  • Financial need - commitment to RFYO and lessons

    Because financial assistance is an important and significant investment for us as a nonprofit organization and community program, students who receive lesson and/or tuition scholarships are required to commit to weekly lessons and full participation in RFYO. This includes preparing their music for rehearsals, being on time, taking part in all required concerts and practicing at home - taking full advantage of the opportunity that is being provided through the RFYO.

  • RFYO TUITION and Individual lesson cost

    Without financial assistance RFYO tuition is $725 for the school year. Early tuition is $650 (register by August 15) Everyone is welcome to pay in installments and apply for need-based scholarship. This cost is separate from the weekly lesson cost. For example, a student might qualify for a scholarship that lowers the tuition cost to $350 for the school year and subsidizes the lesson cost so that it is $15-20 per lesson. Private lessons without financial aid cost $45 for 30 minute lessons or $68 for 45 minutes. Students taking weekly lessons have an average of 25 lessons per school year, which is mostly weekly excluding holiday weeks, following the school calendar. Tuition is paid directly to RFYO. Lesson payments are made directly to your private teacher.   

  • Application

    You will need some income information from your most recent tax form. The committee may reach out for additional information if it is not provided here. If you are not required to file taxes, please note that below.
  • Number of children/dependents in household (this does NOT include you and/or your spouse)*

  • Clicking submit will complete your registration.

    You will receive an email confirmation and copy of your form after clicking submit. Please confirm that you have received the email before closing this window to ensure it has gone through. Then click the link in the email to make a tuition payment. If you are applying for scholarship, no tuition payment is due at this time.
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