Program Fees 2025/26

At the Celtic Ensemble, we strive to keep all our programs accessible, inclusive and affordable. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard please don’t hesitate to reach out to president@celticensemble.ca. A needs-based bursary is available on a limited basis.

Registration opens on June 10, 2025

  • Annual Tuition: $1,565 (or two payments of $782.50)
    Early Bird: $50 credit on first invoice/payment of the season* - Register by July 12 2025

    Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:30pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm at Highlands United Church, N. Van

    Performance Uniform:

    • Celtic Ensemble t-shirt mandatory ($18 pre-season, $25 mid-season). Celtic Ensemble hoodie strongly recommended for outdoor performances ($37.50 until August 30)

    • Black dress shoes or flats

    • Formal costume fee (~$150/season) - Includes: 1 set of curated black bottom (jeans/legging/dress), black shirt/top plus rental fee for skirt or other NSCE owned accessory

    Additional Costs:

    • September Retreat: $185

    • February Retreat: ~$260 (TBC)

    • West Coast Fiddle Summit (May 2026): TBC

    • Possible International Tour (2026): Est. $5,000–$7,000

    • Fundraising encouraged and supported. All trips are optional.

    Required Volunteer Hours

    • 15 hours/year, or $375 fee in lieu of volunteering

    *See billing schedule

  • Tuition: $1,170 (or two payments of $585)
    Early Bird: $50 credit on first invoice/payment of the season* - Register by July 12 2025

    Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm at Highlands United Church, N. Van

    Performance Uniform:

    • Celtic Ensemble t-shirt mandatory ($18 pre-season, $25 mid-season). Celtic Ensemble hoodie strongly recommended for outdoor performances ($37.50 until August 30)

    • Black dress pants or skirt

    • Black dress shoes or flats

    • Formal costume fee (~$80-$100/season)

    Additional Costs:

    • Junior Ensemble Intensive: TBC

    • West Coast Fiddle Summit (May 2026): TBC

    Required Volunteer Hours

    • 10 hours/year, or $250 fee in lieu of volunteering

    *See billing schedule

  • Tuition: $835 (or two payments of $417.50)
    Early Bird: $25 credit on first invoice/payment of the season* - Register by July 12 2025

    Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm at Highlands United Church, N. Van

    Performance Uniform:

    • Celtic Ensemble t-shirt ($18 pre-season, $25 mid-season)

    • Black dress pants or skirt

    • Black dress shoes or flats

    Additional Costs:

    • None

    Required Volunteer Hours

    • 5 hours/year, or $125 fee in lieu of volunteering

    *See billing schedule

  • Annual Tuition: $755 (or two payments of $377.50)
    Early Bird: $25 credit on first invoice/payment of the season* (applies to annual tuition only) - Register by July 12 2025

    Semester Tuition:

    • Fall $300.00

    • Winter $220.00

    • Spring $260.00

    Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm at Highlands United Church, N. Van

    Performance Uniform:

    • Celtic Ensemble t-shirt ($18 pre-season, $25 mid-season)

    Additional Costs:

    • None

    Required Volunteer Hours

    • Volunteering encouraged

    *See billing schedule

  • Annual Tuition: $435 (or two payments of $217.50)
    Early Bird:     $25 credit on first invoice/payment of the season* (applies to annual tuition only) - Register by July 12 2025

    Semester Tuition:

    • Fall $200.00 (8 classes)

    • Winter $150.00 (6 classes)

    • Spring $150.00 (6 classes)

    Rehearsals: Tuesdays (biweekly) 7:00pm-9:00pm at Silver Harbour Seniors Activity Centre, N. Van

    Performance Uniform:
    None

    Additional Costs:
    None

    Required Volunteer Hours:
    None

    *See billing schedule

Early Bird Discount:

Register by July 12, 2025 and receive a credit on your first invoice* ($50 for NSCE/Bowline, $25 for other programs)

*see billing schedule

Billing Schedule:

Annual Tuition payments will be processed on:

  • August 1, 2025 (annual registrations)**

  • December 1, 2025 (if applicable - for two payments)

Semester Tuition payments will be processed at checkout

**Payments for registrations on and after August 1, 2025 will be processed at checkout, and on December 1 (if applicable)

Sibling Discount:

Families enrolling multiple students in Strings & Things, Junior, or Senior Ensemble are eligible for a $50 discount for each additional child. To have this credit applied to your account, please email: admin@celticensemble.ca

Tuition Increase:

Fees for the 2025/26 season have increased by ~8% to help cover rising operational costs, including venue rentals, insurance, and staffing. Tuition includes transaction fees. Please consider paying by debit to help reduce our transaction costs (select “preauthorized debit” when setting up a payment method”)

Bursary Support:

A needs-based bursary is available. Please visit our bursary page for more information (coming soon, by June 10)

Registration Deadline:

Returning Senior and Junior Ensemble members, as well as newly accepted students, must register or confirm their intent to register by August 1, 2025 to secure their spot for the season.

Payment & Refund Policy:

Please visit our policies page for more information. 

Program Schedule (2025/26)

  • Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:30pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm at Highlands United Church, N. Van

    • Rehearsals begin: Sept 10

    • Fall Retreat (Camp Capilano): Sept 19–21

    • Culture Days Performance: Oct 18 (2-3pm)

    • Dress Rehearsals: Nov 15, 16 & Nov 22 (9:30am-3:00pm)

    • Winter Concert Series - Shadbolt Centre: Nov 23

    • Winter Concert Series - Centennial Theatre: Nov 29

    • Winter Break: Dec 17 - Jan 7

    • Winter Retreat (Loon Lake Lodge): Jan 30–Feb 1

    • Festival du Bois: March 8

    • Spring Break: March 14-28

    • West Coast Youth Fiddle Summit: May 15-18 (Vancouver/UBC)

    • Ceilidh at the Shipyards: June (date TBC)

    • Last rehearsal: June 17

    • International Tour: July (dates TBC)

  • Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm at Highlands United Church, N. Van

    • Rehearsals begin: Sept 10

    • Intensive: Sept 28 (tentative)

    • Culture Days Performance: Oct 18

    • Dress Rehearsal: Nov 22 (12:45-2pm)

    • Winter Concert Series - Shadbolt Centre: Nov 23

    • Winter Concert Series - Centennial Theatre: Nov 29

    • Winter Break: Dec 17 - Jan 7

    • Spring Break: March 14-28

    • West Coast Youth Fiddle Summit: May 15-18 (Vancouver/UBC)

    • School Tour: TBC

    • Ceilidh at the Shipyards: TBC

    • Last rehearsal: June 17

  • Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm at Highlands United Church, N. Van

    • Rehearsals begin: Sept 10

    • Culture Days Performance: Oct 18

    • Centennial Theatre Lobby Performance & Encore on Stage: Nov 29

    • Winter Break: Dec 17 - Jan 7

    • Spring Break: March 14-28

    • Ceilidh at the Shipyards: TBC

    • Last rehearsal: June 17

    Additional performances may be scheduled throughout the season as opportunities arise

  • Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm at Highlands United Church, N. Van

    • Rehearsals begin: Sept 10

    • Winter Break: Dec 17 - Jan 7

    • Spring Break: March 14-28

    • Last rehearsal: June 17

    Performances announced throughout the season (performances are typically in the Winter/Spring terms)

  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays (biweekly) 7:00pm-9:00pm at Silver Harbour Seniors Activity Centre, N. Van

    Fall term (8 classes)

    Sept 9, 23

    Oct 7, 21

    Nov 4, 18

    Dec 2, 16*

    Winter term (6 classes)

    Jan 13, 27

    Feb 10, 24

    March 10, 24*

    Spring term (6 classes)

    April 7, 21

    May 5, 19

    June 2, 16*

    *last class of the term is a jam session