Orchestra in the Schools (OITS) offers all children, grades 3-8 in Monterey County, an opportunity to learn an instrument, be part of an orchestra and perform with students from other schools. This can be a student's first musical experience, No experience is needed. No auditions are necessary.
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Orchestra in the Schools is an affordable, after-school music education program.
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Available to students in grades 3-8 attending Charter, Public, Private and Home-School
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Younger students may be accepted with approval from the Artistic Director.
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Students will learn to play an orchestral instrument, read music, rehearse, and perform with other young people from Monterey County.
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Each student gets 27 two-hour sessions throughout the school year
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Two concerts are planned, one in December and one in May.
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Small group lessons from highly qualified Instructors teaching:
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Strings - Violin, Viola and Cello (1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or 4/4 sizes)
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Double Bass - (1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 sizes)
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Woodwinds - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
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Brass - Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba
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Percussion - Snare Drum, Drum Pad, Bells, Bass Drum
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Guitar - Acoustic, Electric and Electric Bass
Dates/Times & Locations
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Classes are from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Mondays at the International School Monterey
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Tuesdays at Monterey Bay Charter School
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Thursdays at All Saints Day School, beginning strings only.
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Cost:
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The cost is $675.00 for the entire year
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Instrument loans at no cost for registered students.
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Tuition Aid is available for qualified applicants.
Since 1988, Orchestra in the Schools has provided Instruction geared to beginner, Intermediate, and advanced level musicians in grades 3-8 throughout Monterey County. OITS believes that all children deserve the enriching opportunity to learn how to read music, play an instrument, and perform in an orchestra.