Tuition covers instruction, supplies, and preseason camps. Uniforms and tours are not included. Merit and assistance based scholarships are applied toward tuition. Tuition makes up less than half of the budget, with the rest coming from fundraising efforts, grants, and donations.


2023-2024 Tuition

New World Singers: $692 until July 14 / $767 after July 14, 2023
Presto: $565 until July 14 / $628 after July 14, 2023
Vivace: $552 until July 14 / $612 after July 14, 2023
Allegretto: $520 until July 14 / $577 after July 14, 2023
Adagio: $482 until July 14 / $536 after July 14, 2023
YMC I & II: $394 until July 14 / $438 after July 14, 2023

  • The first $100 of tuition are non-refundable. No refunds will be available after October 1, 2023.
  • The choir reserves the right to release a singer from rehearsals and/or performances due to non-payment.

Payment Options

  • Option A: 10% Early Bird Discount (EBD) off tuition paid IN FULL before July 14th. 
  • Option B: 2-month payment plan
    • Full tuition amount divided into 2 equal payments due August 25th and September 25th
    • A monthly late fee of $25 will be applied to balances not fully paid by October 15th. New fees assessed on the 15th of each month.
  • Option C: Apply for scholarship based on household income
    • 9 monthly payments
    • Families do not need to qualify for free/reduced lunch to qualify for scholarship.
    • Submit the application before your singer’s first rehearsal to be eligible (Application)

How to Make Payment

You will be invoiced after you complete registration. Payment can be made by check, cash, or credit card (in the office). Payment can be made online using ACH via the link included in your invoice. Make checks payable to Columbus Children’s Choir. 

Affording CCC

  • Families can earn tuition credit for referring new singers to CCC.
    • $25 tuition credit will be applied to your account for each new singer that joins. New in 2023-2024: $10 tuition credit will be applied if your recruit auditions, but decides not to join.
    • You may also give your credit to another family.
    • Credit carries over to the next season.
    • Tuition credit has no cash value and cannot be redeemed or returned. 
    • It is your responsibility to inform the office.
  • Apply for scholarship based on household income
    • 9 monthly payments
    • Families do not need to qualify for free/reduced lunch to qualify for scholarship.
    • Submit the application before your singer’s first rehearsal to be eligible (Application)
  • Choir Manager stipend
    • Inquire with Tammy Gebara, tammy@columbuschildrenschoir.org
  • Merit based scholarship
    • Merit based scholarships may be available depending on the year and specific choir.