Members pay an annual fee of $150 to sing with Whatcom Chorale. Singing is a
full-season commitment, September to June. Singers commit to the full season to
assure unity of sound and balance between sections. Yearly tuition can be paid
in full by September 30th or in installments, by arrangement with the registrar,
over the course of the singing year. Part of this fee is used to purchase music,
which becomes a part of the Chorale library and the rest helps to fund concerts
and rehearsal space; accompanist, assistant director and artistic director
salaries.
If illness or other significant life events interfere with singing the full
year, the tuition for 2 quarters is $115. Single quarter singers would pay $60,
but that rate is only available for those joining the Chorale in March.
The Board of Directors of Whatcom Chorale intends that no eligible member be
turned away because of financial hardship. Partial scholarships are available
and may be obtained by speaking privately with the registrar.