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Welcome to Orchestra in the Schools! The Orchestra in the Schools program is tuned-up for 2009-2010, our twenty-second year! Students from the area’s public and independent schools, grades 4-8, are invited to participate. Our team of top local music professionals provides outstanding small group instrumental instruction and large group performance opportunities. This program makes instrumental music available to all interested students. WHO: Students in grades 4-8 (younger string students will be considered at the director’s discretion). Music director James Paoletti and our instructors place the students based on instrument and ability level. There are three levels of instruction: Beginner - first year players, Intermediate - second year players, and Advanced - third year players. All groups will perform in our Winter and Spring Concerts. WHERE: ALL SAINT'S DAY SCHOOL - 8060 Carmel Valley Road (4.5 miles east of Hwy 1 see zoomable map). WHEN: Every MONDAY from September 14th, 2009 through May 3, 2010, from 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. INSTRUMENTS: Instruments include violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. Beginning instruments are available to rent, lease, or purchase through several local music stores. Some INSTRUMENT SCHOLARSHIPS are available on violin, viola, cello, string bass, french horn, and trombone. REGISTRATION: Tuition is $375.00 for the school year (27 two-hour lessons). Registration takes place at 4:00 pm on the first day of rehearsal, Monday, September 14, 2009 at All Saints' Day School. The last day for Beginner registration is October 5, 2009. (Advanced students may join later at the Music Director's discretion). Space is limited. Please contact our Program Director, Catherine Anderson, canderson@asds.org if you have any questions. Come ready to learn and have a great time making music - download the list of required materials and make sure you're familiar with Rules for "Orchestra in the Schools". As a courtesy to the instructors and the rest of your group, please phone 624-9171 ext. 40 if you are unable to attend any rehearsal. With experience gained in this program, many former students are now participating in Youth Music Monterey's Youth and Honors Orchestras.
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Last Update: 17 August 2009
