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!
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
Program Schedule Overview
- Start Date: Thursdays TBD
- Lesson Times: Weekly on Thursdays – scheduled between 2:45 PM and 4:45 PM
- Lesson Format: Small group classes | 35–40 minutes in length
- End Date: Last Day of Classes and Spring Concert in the Spring TBD
General Timeframes by Grade
- Grades K–1 (Beginning or Returning Violin)
- Scheduled first, after the dismissal bell within the timeframe of 2:45 PM – 3:35 PM (Students will be escorted to and from music class. If not enrolled in aftercare, K-1 students must be picked up immediately after class.)
- Grades 2–5 (Beginning Strings, Winds, or Ukulele)
- Classes scheduled within the timeframe of 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
- Grades 2–5 (ALL Intermediate and Advanced Students)
- Classes scheduled within the timeframe of 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
- The final schedule and location of classes will be announced via email after enrollment is complete. To aid in your planning, note that beginning classes will be held earlier than intermediate and advanced level classes.
Notes and Reminders
- These times are general guidelines only. The final schedule will be sent out 1–2 weeks before the first class.
- Class times are based on grade level, instrument, skill-level, and final enrollment. The final schedule may vary depending on final enrollment. Please reserve the full time block (2:50–5:00 PM) available on Thursdays until schedules are finalized.
- Students with later class times should plan to attend an aftercare program like STAR or Beyond the Bell before and after their music class, or they can return home and come back at their scheduled class.
- Kindergarten students must be picked up immediately following the conclusion of their class if not enrolled in an aftercare program.
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 on Thursdays 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
The program fee covers all instructional costs, sheet music, method books and basic supplies given to your child throughout the year.
Each student will also have access to a customized Class Portal, where they will receive weekly class recaps, practice suggestions, sheet music downloads, helpful video tutorials, and much more!
The only other expense will be the rental or purchase of the instrument (see below).
Private Lessons - *Optional*
Enhance Your Child’s Musical Journey with Personalized Private Lessons!
Our group lessons alone will provide your student with a sufficient amount of instruction throughout the school year to become proficient at their chosen instrument, as well as provide an enriching musical experience.
While our group classes provide a strong foundation and enriching experience throughout the school year, private lessons offer personalized instruction to support individual goals and accelerate progress.
Private Lesson 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 prepaid block is completed
Lesson Fees:
- Block of 4 (30-minute lessons): $228
- Block of 2 (30-minute lessons): $114
Honor Orchestra
Older, more experienced students who play violin, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet or trombone may be eligible to participate in the All Schools Elementary Honor Orchestra. In addition to experienced students, there will be a limited number of younger players allowed if approved by their teacher and/or the music director. All students recommended for Honor Orchestra are required to be enrolled in their school’s regular Orchestra Program and participate in the 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.