2025-26 School Year
Welcome to our after-school music programs!
Orchestra
$695
Onetime fee covers the entire school year!
- Full Year Program
- Weekly small group classes on Wednesdays
- Year end Spring Orchestra Concert
- Special rates on rental instruments from our supplier
Piano Workshop
$695
Onetime fee covers the entire school year!
- Full Year Program
- Weekly small group classes on Tuesdays
- Year end piano Recital!
- Keyboards provided for use during class each week
Orchestra + Piano
$1,180
Onetime fee covers the entire school year!
- Full Year / One discounted price
- Weekly small group classes: Piano on Tuesdays / Orchestra on Wednesdays Year end Spring Performances!
- Keyboards provided for use during class each week
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when will my child's music class take place?
All orchestra classes take place weekly on campus in small-group settings, with each session lasting 35–40 minutes. Kindergarten and 1st grade students are always scheduled first and are escorted directly to their music class immediately after the dismissal bell. Following these early classes, students in grades 2–5 attend their sessions in consecutive time blocks throughout the afternoon. Classes are grouped by age, instrument type, and skill level to ensure appropriate pacing and meaningful peer collaboration.
My child is in kindergarten or 1st grade. How will they get to and from their music class after school?
We escort all kindergarten and 1st grade students from their classroom or aftercare group to music class right after school. After class, students must be picked up immediately by a parent or guardian. If they are enrolled in an aftercare program like STAR, we will escort them back to their group.
If my child is in a later class, how will they know when to go to music class?
We have parent volunteers or staff on campus each week to help students get to and from their music classes on time. Older students usually learn their routine quickly, but we’re always there to assist as needed. We also recommend that students wear alarm watches to remind them when it’s time to gather their instrument and head to class.
What should my child do if they forget to bring their instrument to school for orchestra?
If your child forgets their instrument, they should still attend class. We often have loaner instruments available or may be able to arrange for them to share with another student. If you realize during the school day, feel free to email us and we’ll do our best to provide a loaner.
How are the orchestra classes grouped together?
Classes are organized based on age, instrument, and skill level to provide the best learning experience and encourage positive peer interaction. Parents are encouraged to contact us with any information that might help us place their child in the most suitable class.
Can my child change classes throughout the year if they need to progress slower or faster compared to the pace of their class?
Yes, we can occasionally accommodate class changes during the year if a student needs to progress at a different pace. Changes depend on space availability and teacher approval. Additionally, we can provide more challenging parts or material within the current class. For students who are highly motivated or accelerated, private lessons outside the school program are also available to complement group instruction.
Orchestra Program Details
Welcome to Orchestra!
Grades: K–5
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!
More Details
Whether your child is a total beginner or already has some experience, our program is open to all students interested in learning to play woodwind, brass, or string instruments – including the ukulele. Small group classes are appropriately organized by age, instrument, and ability, ensuring each student receives personalized instruction from our talented and supportive teachers.
Throughout the 2025-2026 school year program, your child will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of rhythm, harmony, and traditional note reading, all while playing familiar songs that they love. In the spring, these smaller groups will come together to form a larger ensemble, culminating in a memorable year-end concert.
Not only will your child build lifelong musical skills and confidence, they’ll also have a blast learning an instrument and performing alongside their friends. Enroll today for our Orchestra program and watch as they discover the joy of making music!
Instruments
- Kindergarten and First graders may choose the violin (Violins are sized to fit each individual student)
- Second graders may choose the violin, flute, clarinet, trumpet, or ukulele.
- Third graders may choose the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, or ukulele
- Fourth and Fifth graders may choose the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or ukulele
Schedule
Orchestra Schedule Overview
- Start Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Final Class and SPRING CONCERT: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Orchestra Lesson Day: Weekly on Wednesday (classes are scheduled after-school between 2:45 PM – 5:00PM)
- Lesson Format: Small group instruction | 35–40 minute classes, culminating in a year-end concert
More Details
General Class Timeframe (for your planning purposes)
- Grades K–1 (Beginning/Returning Violin): Scheduled directly after the dismissal bell, typically between 2:45 – 3:30PM (K-1 Students not in aftercare must be picked up immediately after class.)
- Grades 2–5 (Beginning Strings, Winds, Ukulele): Typically scheduled between 3:00 – 4:15 PM
- Grades 2–5 (Intermediate/Advanced): Typically scheduled between 3:30 – 4:45PM
- Final class times will be emailed 1–2 weeks before the first day of classes and are based on enrollment, instrument, and skill level. We recommend keeping the full time block from 2:45–4:45PM available on Wednesdays until schedules are confirmed.
- Students with later classes should plan to attend an aftercare program before and/or after their music class (e.g., STAR, Beyond the Bell), or they can go home and return for their assigned time.
- If you order an instrument from our supplier (link below), it will be delivered to your school on the first day and given to your child at their first class.
Orchestra Program Costs
A onetime program fee of $695 is due with your registration and covers the entire 2025-2026 school year program.
Parent Volunteers needed
A parent volunteer is needed to assist with administrative logistics each week on Wednesdays after school. Please email us at Contact@TheOrchestraPlace.com if you’re available each week and interested in being our parent volunteer. Parent volunteers may need to be approved by the district if they are requesting to volunteer at an LAUSD school.
Parent volunteers receive a full tuition waiver and free instrument rental in exchange for their weekly assistance.
Additional Resources
Private Lessons - *Optional*
More Details
- 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
Honor Orchestra
A select group of our more experienced students may be eligible to participate in the All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra during the second semester. Participants are recommended by their teacher or the music director.
To qualify, students must be enrolled in their school’s regular Orchestra Program, attend classes consistently, and participate in their school’s Spring Concert.
Getting your instrument
Discounted rental and purchase prices have been arranged for participating music students through our official instrument supplier. All prices from our supplier include FREE DELIVERY to school at the first lesson and pick up at the end of the program following the year-end concert. Visit The Instrument Place to place your order.
Orchestra Registration
Piano Workshop Details
Welcome to Piano Workshop!
Grades: K–5
All levels welcome – no experience necessary!
Our Piano Workshop is a dynamic, hands-on program designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of music through one of the most versatile and accessible instruments available – the piano! Whether your child is brand new to music or continuing their piano journey, this program provides a supportive environment where students can build skills, express creativity, and develop confidence at the keyboard.
More Details
Students will learn proper technique, note reading, rhythm, and harmony through engaging repertoire and fun, level-appropriate exercises and songs. Small group classes are organized by age and experience level, allowing for individualized instruction and steady progress throughout the school year.
Piano is an ideal foundational instrument, making concepts like music theory, harmony, and sight-reading more intuitive. For students also enrolled in Orchestra, piano study greatly enhances their overall musicianship, coordination, and understanding of musical structure. Learning both instruments in tandem supports a deeper, more well-rounded musical education.
This year, Piano Workshop will be offered on a separate day to make participation in both programs more accessible. Students may enroll in Piano Workshop alone or as a companion to Orchestra. Those enrolling in both programs will receive a 30% discount on Piano Workshop.
Give your child the opportunity to develop musical skills that will last a lifetime. Sign them up today for Piano Workshop and watch their creativity and confidence grow!
Instruments
Piano Workshop (grades K-5):
- Keyboards will be provided for use in class ONLY during the weekly piano lessons.
- We recommend obtaining a keyboard for home practice if you do not already have a piano or keyboard at home. (see below for options)
Schedule
Piano Workshop Schedule Overview
- Start Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Final Class and SPRING CONCERT: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Piano Workshop Lesson Day: Weekly on Tuesdays (classes are scheduled after-school between 1:45PM – 3:45PM)
- Lesson Format: Small group instruction | 35–45 minute classes, culminating in a year-end concert
More Details
- Grades K–1 (Beginning/Returning piano/keyboard): Scheduled directly after the dismissal bell, typically between 1:45 – 2:30 PM (K-1 Students not in aftercare must be picked up immediately after class.)
- Grades 2–5 (Beginning piano/keyboard): Typically scheduled between 2:15 – 3:45 PM
- Grades 2–5 (Intermediate/Advanced piano/keyboard): Typically scheduled between 3:00 – 4:45 PM
- Final class times will be emailed 1–2 weeks before the first day of classes and are based on enrollment, age, and skill level. We recommend keeping the full time block from 1:45–3:45 PM available on Tuesdays until schedules are confirmed.
- Students with later classes should plan to attend an aftercare program before and/or after their music class (e.g., STAR, Beyond the Bell), or they can go home and return for their assigned time.
- Keyboards will be provided for use in class ONLY during the piano lesson each week. We recommend getting a keyboard for home practice if you do not already have a piano or keyboard at home.
Piano Workshop Costs
A onetime program fee of $695 is due with your registration and covers the entire 2025-2026 school year program.
Parent Volunteers needed
A parent volunteer is needed to assist with administrative logistics each week on Tuesdays after school. Please email us at Contact@TheOrchestraPlace.com if you’re available each week and interested in being our parent volunteer. Parent volunteers may need to be approved by the district if they are requesting to volunteer at an LAUSD school.
Parent volunteers receive a full tuition waiver and free instrument rental in exchange for their weekly assistance.
Additional Resources
Private Lessons - *Optional*
Enhance Your Child’s Musical Journey with Personalized Private Lessons!
Our weekly group classes alone provide a sufficient amount of instruction throughout the year to ensure age-appropriate proficiency and an enriching musical experience. Private lessons are an additional opportunity for our motivated students who want more personalized guidance to support their goals or wish to progress at an accelerated pace.
More Details
- 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
Keyboards will be provided for use in class only during the weekly piano lessons. We recommend obtaining a keyboard for home practice if you do not already have a piano or keyboard at home.
We have compiled a short list of affordable models to choose from below.
Click on images to order one Amazon with fast Prime delivery. 32, 37, and 44 key models are sufficient while remaining ultra portable.
Piano Workshop Registration
Orchestra Program AND Piano Workshop Details
Welcome to the Orchestra + Piano Workshop Bundle!
Grades: K–5
All levels welcome – no experience necessary!
Thank you for enrolling in both Orchestra and Piano Workshop, an ideal combination for a well-rounded and engaging music education. By choosing this dual enrollment option, your child will benefit from the structure and collaboration of orchestra ensemble playing, along with the foundational skills and individual focus of piano study.
More Details
Our Orchestra program offers small group instruction on woodwind, brass, string instruments, and ukulele. Students will develop skills in rhythm, harmony, and note reading while playing fun, familiar songs.
In Piano Workshop, students receive hands-on keyboard instruction that builds technique, music theory, and sight-reading skills in a supportive, age-appropriate setting.
Both programs end the year on a high note with separate performance opportunities.
Together, these programs complement each other perfectly. Piano study enhances overall musicianship and deepens understanding of musical structure. Orchestra ensemble playing supports collaboration and performance confidence.
Families who choose this bundle receive a 30% discount on the Piano Workshop as a special thank-you for committing to both programs.
Give your child the gift of a well-rounded music experience that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and nurtures a lifelong love of music.
Instruments
Orchestra Program Instrument Options:
- Kindergarten and First graders may choose the violin (Violins are sized to fit each individual student.)
- Second graders may choose the violin, flute, clarinet, trumpet, or ukulele.
- Third graders may choose the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, or ukulele
- Fourth and Fifth graders may choose the violin, cello, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or ukulele
Piano Workshop:
- Keyboards will be provided for use in class ONLY during the weekly piano lessons.
- We recommend obtaining a keyboard for home practice if you do not already have a piano or keyboard at home. (see below for options)
Schedule
Orchestra Schedule Overview
- Start Date: Wednesdays, September 24, 2025
- Final Class and SPRING CONCERT: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Orchestra Lesson Day: Weekly on Wednesdays (classes are scheduled after-school between 2:45 PM – 4:45 PM)
- Lesson Format: Small group instruction | 35–40 minute classes, culminating in a year-end concert
More Details
General Class Timeframe
- Grades K–1 (Beginning/Returning Violin): Scheduled directly after the dismissal bell, typically between 2:45 – 3:30PM (K-1 Students not in aftercare must be picked up immediately after class.)
- Grades 2–5 (Beginning Strings, Winds, Ukulele): Typically scheduled between 3:00 – 4:15 PM
- Grades 2–5 (Intermediate/Advanced): Typically scheduled between 3:30 – 4:45PM
- Final class times will be emailed 1–2 weeks before the first day of classes and are based on enrollment, instrument, and skill level. We recommend keeping the full time block from 2:45–4:45PM available on Wednesdays until schedules are confirmed.
- Students with later classes should plan to attend an aftercare program before and/or after their music class (e.g., STAR, Beyond the Bell), or they can go home and return for their assigned time.
- If you order an instrument from our supplier (link below), it will be delivered to your school on the first day and given to your child at their first class.
Piano Workshop Schedule Overview
- Start Date: Tuesdays, September 30, 2025
- Final Class and SPRING RECITAL: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Piano Workshop Lesson Day: Weekly on Tuesdays (classes are scheduled after-school between 1:45 PM – 3:45PM)
- Lesson Format: Small group instruction | 35–45 minute classes, culminating in a year-end concert
More Details
- Grades K–1 (Beginning/Returning piano/keyboard): Scheduled directly after the dismissal bell, typically between 1:45 – 2:30 PM (K-1 Students not in aftercare must be picked up immediately after class.)
- Grades 2–5 (Beginning piano/keyboard): Typically scheduled between 2:15 – 3:30 PM
- Grades 2–5 (Intermediate/Advanced piano/keyboard): Typically scheduled between 2:30 – 3:45 PM
- Final class times will be emailed 1–2 weeks before the first day of classes and are based on enrollment, age, and skill level. We recommend keeping the full time block from 1:45–3:45 PM available on Tuesdays until schedules are confirmed.
- Students with later classes should plan to attend an aftercare program before and/or after their music class (e.g., STAR, Beyond the Bell), or they can go home and return for their assigned time.
- Keyboards will be provided for use in class ONLY during the piano lesson each week. We recommend getting a keyboard for home practice if you do not already have a piano or keyboard at home.
Orchestra + Piano Workshop BUNDLE Costs
A onetime program fee of $1,180 is due with your registration and covers the entire 2025-2026 school-year Orchestra program AND Piano Workshop. This bundled total includes a 30% discount on the Piano Workshop tuition.
Parent Volunteers needed
A parent volunteer is needed to assist with administrative logistics each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school. Please email us at Contact@TheOrchestraPlace.com if you’re available each week and interested in being our parent volunteer on only one day, or on both days. Parent volunteers may need to be approved by the district if they are requesting to volunteer at an LAUSD school.
Parent volunteers receive a full tuition waiver and free instrument rental in exchange for their weekly assistance.
Additional Resources
Private Lessons - *Optional*
Enhance Your Child’s Musical Journey with Personalized Private Lessons!
Our weekly group classes alone provide a sufficient amount of instruction throughout the year to ensure age-appropriate proficiency and an enriching musical experience. Private lessons are an additional opportunity for our motivated students who want more personalized guidance to support their goals or wish to progress at an accelerated pace.
More Details
- 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
Honor Orchestra
A select group of our more experienced students may be eligible to participate in the All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra during the second semester. Participants are recommended by their teacher or the music director.
To qualify, students must be enrolled in their school’s regular Orchestra Program, attend classes consistently, and participate in their school’s Spring Concert.
Getting your instrument for Orchestra
Discounted rental and purchase prices have been arranged for participating music students through our official instrument supplier. All prices from our supplier include FREE DELIVERY to school at the first lesson and pick up at the end of the program following the year-end concert. Visit The Instrument Place to place your order.
Getting a piano for home practice
Keyboards will be provided for use in class ONLY during the weekly piano lessons. We recommend obtaining a keyboard for home practice if you do not already have a piano or keyboard at home.
We have compiled a short list of affordable models to choose from below.
Click on images to order one Amazon with fast Prime delivery. 32, 37, and 44 key models are sufficient while remaining ultra portable.