Tuition Assistance
We believe that all students should be able to pursue their passions and have access to the opportunities provided by music and the arts. Our co-founders, Travis and Christine LaBerge, were the beneficiaries of reduced-price music lessons and collegiate scholarships and started Parlando in 2002 understanding that children do not determine their financial situations.
Parlando provides $60,000 - $70,000 every year to over 100 students who otherwise would not be able to afford music lessons, classes, and participation in Parlando’s staged musical productions.
Since 2002 Parlando has allocated over $800,000 in tuition assistance to students facing financial difficulties. During this time we have supported over 2,200 under-represented students who would otherwise not have had the opportunity to pursue their artistic passions.
From the parent of a tuition assistance recipient:
“I just want to start by sharing what a huge relief this is. It is truly a wonderful gift and opportunity, and my heart feels tremendous gratitude for you and Parlando.”