Orchestra Program Details
Welcome to Orchestra!
Grades: K–3
All levels welcome – no experience necessary!
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to the world of music? Look no further than our Orchestra program!
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Instruments
- Kindergarten and First graders may choose the violin (Violins are sized to fit each individual student)
- Second and Third graders may choose the violin, flute, clarinet, or trumpet
- All levels welcome. No experience required!
Schedule
Orchestra Schedule Overview
- Start Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Final Class: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Lesson Day: Weekly on Fridays (classes are scheduled after-school between 3:25 PM – 4:25 PM)
- Lesson Format: Small group instruction | 35–40 minute classes
- Students who return for the 2026–2027 Orchestra Program in September will be placed on an accelerated track and may participate in the intermediate-level classes, helping prepare them for more advanced ensembles such as our Selma Orchestra and LFP Orchestra as they progress.
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General Class Timeframe (for your planning purposes)
- Grades K–1 (Beginning Violin): Scheduled directly after the dismissal bell, typically between 3:25 PM – 4:00 PM (K-1 Students not in aftercare must be picked up immediately after class.)
- Grades 2–3 (Beginning Strings & Winds): Typically scheduled between 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Final class times will be emailed prior to the first day of classes and are based on enrollment, instrument, and skill level. We recommend keeping the full time block from 3:25–4:30PM available on Fridays until schedules are confirmed.
- Students with later classes should plan to attend an aftercare program before and/or after their music class.
- Instruments will be delivered to your school on the first day and given to your child at their first class.
Orchestra Program Costs
A discounted program fee of $250 is requested from each participant to cover the entire 7-week program spanning March through May, 2026.
The tuition fee also includes a loaner instrument for the duration of the 7-week program.
Parent Volunteers needed
A parent volunteer is needed to assist with administrative logistics each week on Mondays after school. Please email us at Contact@TheOrchestraPlace.com if you’re available each week and interested in being our parent volunteer.
Parent volunteers receive a full tuition waiver and free instrument rental in exchange for their weekly assistance.
Additional Resources
Private Lessons - *Optional*
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- Designed to complement group lessons.
- Scheduled directly with your child’s assigned teacher.
- Lessons take place either at school (after all classes have concluded) or at your home, based on family preference and teacher availability. Home lessons may require an additional travel fee determined by your private teacher.
- Private teachers will be assigned several weeks after the program begins, giving students time to establish fundamentals before starting one-on-one instruction.
- Billed automatically as each pre-paid block is completed.
- Block of 4 (30-minute lessons): $228
- Block of 2 (30-minute lessons): $114
Getting your instrument
The tuition fee also includes a loaner instrument for the duration of the 7-week program.
