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For students already placed at COS. If your child has not auditioned yet, start there instead.
This is not an audition form. To apply to audition, use the audition application.
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COS Class Registration - Fall 2026
Student
Parent
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The student
One form per child. You can register another child afterwards.
Student first name
Student last name
Date of birth
Instrument
New or returning student?
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Grade as of September
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This email receives the receipt and all correspondence for the season.
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Second parent or guardian first name
Second parent or guardian last name
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Mother
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Private instrumental teacher, if any
Emergency contact
Someone other than the parents above.
Emergency contact first name
Emergency contact last name
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Classes
Choose every class this child is enrolling in. These are the 2026-27 rates.
Classes
Pre-Kinder · $795
Kinder Orchestra · $1,190
Sinfonia Orchestra · $1,300
Junior Symphonic Ensemble (JSE) · $1,400
Young Symphonic Ensemble (YSE) · $1,400
Wind Symphonic Ensemble (WSE), orchestra members · $605
Wind Symphonic Ensemble (WSE), non orchestra members · $920
Elite String Ensemble (ESE), chamber music members · $605
Elite String Ensemble (ESE), non chamber music members · $920
Percussion Ensemble, orchestra members · $605
Percussion Ensemble, non orchestra members · $920
Chamber Music, orchestra members · $830
Chamber Music, non orchestra members · $900
Musicianship, orchestra members · $485
Musicianship, non orchestra members · $895
Majors Program package · $3,000
Mallets and Bars for beginners, orchestra members · $555
Mallets and Bars for beginners, non orchestra members · $750
Instrumental Technique Advancement Program (ITAP), beginner cello · $850
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Fees and payment plan
Is this your first child registering this season?
Yes, this is our first child this season (includes the $40 Parents Association fee)
No, this is an additional child (5% sibling discount, no Association fee)
Payment plan
Pay in full (the $75 registration fee is waived)
Pay half now, balance later
Pay a $500 deposit now, balance later
Sibling discount (5%)
Parents Association fee
$40.00
Registration fee
$75.00
Balance due later (half plan, not charged today)
Balance due later (deposit plan, not charged today)
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