Orchestra In The Schools

Since 1988 Orchestra in the Schools (OITS) offers music instruction for beginners to intermediate levels, be part of an orchestra and perform with students from other schools. No experience is needed. This can be a student’s first musical experience. No auditions are necessary.

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Orchestra in the Schools is an affordable, after-school music education program.  

• Available to students in grades 3-8 attending  Charter, Public, Private and Home-School

• Younger students may be accepted with approval from the Artistic Director.

• Students will learn to play an orchestral instrument, read music, rehearse, and perform with other young people from Monterey County.

• Each student gets a minimum of 27 two-hour sessions throughout the school year

• Two concerts are planned, one in December and one in May.

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Small group lessons from highly qualified Instructors teaching:

• Strings - Violin, Viola and Cello (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or 4/4 sizes)

• Double Bass - (1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 sizes)

• Woodwinds - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone

• Brass - Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba

• Percussion - Snare Drum, Drum Pad, Bells, Bass Drum

 

Dates/Times & Locations

• Classes are from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 

• Mondays at the International School Monterey (ISM) Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Violin, and Viola.

• Tuesdays at Monterey Bay Charter School (MBCS) Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Violin, and Viola.

• Thursdays at All Saints Day School (ASDS) Violin and Viola.

• ​Thursdays at the YMM Office (546 Hartnell St., Suite B, Monterey, CA 93940) Cello only.

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Cost:

• The cost is $750.00 for the entire school year of instruction.

• Instrument loans at no cost for registered students.

• Tuition Aid is available for qualified applicants.​