• 2026-27 season placement audition fee: $35.00 non-refundable fee
• 2026-27 Tuition fee full year: Debut $800, Academy $825, Philharmonic $850, Conservatory $925. Tuition can be paid by cash or credit card, but checks are preferred. (Fees January: Debut $560, Academy $577.50, Philharmonic $595, Conservatory $647.50) (Fees March: Debut $320, Academy $330, Philharmonic $340, Conservatory $370)
• Military discount: Children of US military personnel are eligible to receive a 10% discount on tuition.
• Flexible tuition options: SOGO offers flexible tuition support, including payment plans worked out by contacting SOGO at FinanceManager@studentorchestras.org, and financial scholarships of 30%, 40%, 50% or more. Every family’s situation is different – let us know how we can help you. We believe every student should have the opportunity to experience SOGO!

MOJO TUITION

• 2026-27 MOJO Tuition is $100 per cycle.
• NO DISCOUNT per cycle or for merit scholarships and US military personnel. Visit the MOJO program page for more information about MOJO.

If you have any other questions about auditions, please contact SOGO at sogo@studentorchestras.org or by phone at 360.352.1438.

Goldberg Family Charitable Foundation Merit Scholarship:

The Goldberg Family Charitable Foundation has generously provided a Merit Scholarship to encourage young musicians for their hard work and commitment to the study of music through SOGO.

To qualify:

• SOGO musician beginning their 4th season or more with SOGO.
• SOGO musician has been awarded placement in the Conservatory Orchestra.
• SOGO musician must turn in a completed application

Musicians who meet the above qualifications will be awarded a one-time 50% tuition scholarship.

Applications will be closed after August 30, 2026. Here is the link to apply Goldberg Merit Scholarship

Military discount:

Children of US military personnel are eligible to receive a 10% discount on tuition. This cannot be combined with any other discount/scholarship.

Payment Plans:

Let us know if you are experiencing financial challenges. Payment plans can be set up by contacting FinanceManager@studentorchestras.org.

Flexible Tuition Options:

Scholarships for the 2026-27 concert season SOGO offers tuition scholarships of 30%, 40%, 50%, or more. Every family’s situation is different, so let us know – we are happy to work with you. To apply, fill out this application.

Tumwater School District students can apply for a first come, first serve scholarship for families demonstrating need by filling out this application. This scholarship is made possible by a generous SOGO donor.