Welcome to Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras 46th season! This document is your official statement of commitment to participate in TRYPO's large ensemble programs for the entire 2019-20 season. Before filling out this form, members and parents should read together the 2019-20 TRYPO Student and Parent Handbook. 

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Please fill out the following registration form completely and do not omit any items. If a question does not apply to you, write N/A in the provided space.

This particular form is for students participating in TRYPO's large ensembles: Young Peoples Orchestra (YPO), Symphonette (SYM), Wind Symphony (WS) and Percussion Ensemble (PE) as well as our Apprentice Conductor Program (ACP). Please fill out one form per student. If you are registering for multiple ensemble programs, you can check all that apply in the same form.

NOTE: For purposes of this form, the Primary Parent/Guardian is the first person to be contacted in case of emergency and/or any TRYPO-related business. The Primary Parent/Guardian is also the main contact for TRYPO's weekly e-mails and text messages (TRYPO text messages typically include important updates about traffic, last minute cancellations or schedule/room changes).

[If there is no secondary parent/guardian, please skip to billing contact.]

BILLING CONTACT

For purposes of this form, the billing contact is the person responsible for handling tuition invoices and making sure they are paid in a timely manner. TRYPO invoices will be distributed via e-mail, so it is important that you enter at least one (1) valid e-mail address. If you would like to enter multiple e-mail addresses, please separate them with a coma and no spaces (i.e.: max@example.com,babou@example.com,etc@example.com).

EMERGENCY CONTACT

In the event that we cannot reach the primary or secondary guardian in the case of an emergency, event, or transportation issue throughout the season, please provide us with one additional emergency contact as a back-up. 

Communication Preferences

Staying informed is tremendously important and we do our best to provide information to TRYPO families. The majority of our commuication takes place via e-mail. TRYPO typically sends one e-mail a week with reminders, member information, and opportunities. There could be one or two snail-mailings per season. Please tell us how best to communicate with your family about your TRYPO membership. 

TRYPO recognizes the value and importance of school music programs in their communities. TRYPO highly recommends and strongly encourages its members to be active participants in those programs.  TRYPO and the schools share a common goal of educating student musicians.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

In an emergency situation, every effort will be made to contact the primary parent/guardian and/or emergency contacts as designated in this form. It is possible that a situation might arise which requires that your child receive immediate medical care at the nearest medical facility. However, in the final disposition of an emergency case if parents/guardians or emergency contacts cannot be reached, the judgment of TRYPO's staff and representatives will prevail in regards to securing the safety of its members. If at any time any of the above information changes, I (the Parent/Guardian) will notify TRYPO's executive director in writing. Please check below if your child may undergo routine and emergency medical treatment.

The TRYPO Member and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) agree that the electronic signatures on the last page of this form are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature.

The undersigned TRYPO Member and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) hereby consent to the commitment to participation of:

in the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (“TRYPO”) for the entire 2019-20 season and, in consideration of the benefits that Member will receive as a result of his or her participation in TRYPO, we agree to the following terms and conditions of membership:

1. We have been provided with and read through the TRYPO Handbook and agree to abide by all of the outlined policies and procedures.
2. We have read and agree that Member will comply with TRYPO’s Behavior Standards & Expectations that are outlined in the TRYPO Handbook.
3. We have read and will adhere to TRYPO’s attendance policy as outlined in the TRYPO Handbook (a maximum of four absences per year). We understand that we will most likely have to make other sacrifices in his/her other extra-curricular commitments in order to participate in TRYPO. We understand that if Member exceeds the number of absences that are permitted per semester, he/she can be dismissed from participation in any TRYPO concert(s).
4. We understand that Member is encouraged to participate fully in his/her school music program, as outlined in the TRYPO Handbook.
5. We understand that Member will be responsible for knowing his/her music before coming to rehearsal. We agree that music practice will take place at home or with his/her private teacher.
6. We understand that Member’s music and music folder are property of TRYPO and must be returned to TRYPO at the end of the season. We understand that Member is responsible for the music folder and music. If Member loses or damages any of the music, we agree to pay for the replacement costs.
7. We will be responsible for the concert dress code as outlined in the TRYPO Handbook.
8. We, the undersigned, hereby grant consent and permission for the taking of photographs and/or video of Member that occur or are incidental to his/her participation in TRYPO and waive and/or assign any and all rights (including copyright) in such media to TRYPO and TRYPO’s directors, employees, agents, volunteers, and affiliates (“Affiliates”). TRYPO and its Affiliates, as the sole owners of such media, shall have the exclusive right to (i) control, alter, or edit and (ii) determine the use, display, performance, reproduction and dissemination of any such photographs and/or videos.
9. We are responsible for paying membership tuition in a timely manner, or arranging ahead of time for scholarship help and/or payment plans. Please select from the options below, and refer to the TRYPO Handbook for more information.
10. We, the undersigned, accept the risks of participating in TRYPO, including the risk of bodily injury to myself or others. We, our heirs and legal representatives agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras and all of its officers, administrators, agents and employees from any and all liability for any injury or loss and all claims, demands and actions at law or in equity that may hereafter at any time be brought by me, or anyone acting on my behalf, for the purpose of enforcing a claim for damages because of any injury (including death) or damage to us resulting from or in any way related to my participation in the aforesaid activity.
11. We hereby acknowledge and agree that in the event of an injury to us, we will apply our own medical, hospitalization and/or accident insurance toward the payment of any and all expenses incurred and will not look to Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras for the payment of any medical or injury related expenses.

CITY MUSIC CENTER CROSS-REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Begining with the 2019-20 season, City Music Center will no longer collect tuition from cross-registered students on behalf of TRYPO. Fees for participating in TRYPO ensembles and chamber music experiences will be invoiced independently and in addition to the CMC tuition for the Lessons PLUS program. For more information about CMC cross-registration options please click HERE. You may also contact cmc@duq.edu or call 412-396-5064

TRYPO TUITION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS

Please refer to page 17 of the 2019-20 TRYPO Handbook for a complete tuition breakdown by program, payment options and payment schedules.

Volunteer and Fundraising Policy

TRYPO Member tuition accounts for only 42% of TRYPO’s total income, and TRYPO works very hard to make up the difference! We need your help in various activities throughout the year! TRYPO asks all parents with musicians in a large ensemble (YPO, SYM, WS, PE) to assist us as a volunteer three times throughout the season. Volunteer opportunities range from helping out at your child’s rehearsal, concert or other special event to working on special projects with us in the office or in your free time. (What types of activities? It could mean helping TRYPO thank a foundation or donor by attending an important event with us or writing thank you letters. It could mean helping TRYPO raise funds with a raffle ticket sale with donated prizes, such as a night on the town at the Pittsburgh Symphony or attending a Steelers game.)

We also understand that your time is precious and if you would prefer to opt out, we ask for a one-time tax-deductible contribution of at least $150 before December 31, 2019.

The TRYPO Member and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) agree that the electronic signatures on the last page of this form are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature.

The TRYPO Administrative and Artistic Staff are very interested and dedicated in the growth of each member in our large ensembles. We would like to have feedback from you as to what your goals are this season.

SIGNATURES

By signing below, we agree to all of the terms and conditions outlined herein, including but not limited to the information and permissions granted on the Student Health & Medical Information page, as well as the Membership Agreement page.  

We will join with the entire Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras’ staff in making this upcoming season, TRYPO’s 46th season, the most successful and challenging musical experience possible. 

The below individuals agree that his or her electronic signatures included in this form are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as a manual signature.

Agreed and Accepted as of today's date with the intention of being legally bound: 

ALMOST DONE!

• CHECK: Please take a moment to double check each page of the form for accuracy. To ensure there are no fields empty, check the bottom of each tab for the phrase "There are errors on this page," and/or orange alerts on the page identifying empty required fields. Please note that there are many fields which are required, so do not leave a field blank. If the field does not apply to you, please enter N/A.
• PRINT: Feel free to print this completed form for your records using the button below, which will include all pages, the text of the agreements you signed, etc. Please note that you will not be able to print after your submission is complete. However, if you need a copy of your signed form, please contact TRYPO staff and we will be happy to assist you.
• SUBMIT: The form will first perform an error check, and take you to any fields that need to be corrected prior to submission. If you make any major changes at this point, you may decide you would like to re-print this form. Confirmation of your submission will be sent to the e-mail address of the PRIMARY PARENT/GUARDIAN you listed on the this form. Check your spam filter if you do not receive it.
• TUITION FEES: Your 2019-20 TRYPO Registration is not complete until you have submited this registration form. Please look for an invoice that will be e-mailed on August 5 to the billing contact(s) on this form. You will be able to make credit card payments by clicking on the "Review and Pay" button in the body of the e-mail. If you prefer paying by check, please make it payable to TRYPO and mail it to: 212 9th St. Ste. 601, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

If you have any questions, please contact TRYPO Staff
at (412) 391-0526 or staff@trypo.org.