Click on the paragraph header for more information about each program. The class is conducted with an approach similar to the Suzuki Method. After the Prelude, interested students are invited to join the school s String Gang, which meets after school for one hour every week for more fun and musical games. The String Gang leads to small group instruction for those interested in really learning the instrument. There is a small charge for membership in String Gang and for group lessons.
All instruction is done at the school.
The hope is to attract more students to enroll in the orchestra program in fourth grade by exposing more students to a string instrument before they have to make that choice. Now in its third year, the String Festival and Institute offers intensive private instruction and ensemble playing experience and well as public concerts. Summer 2000 Festival dates are July 15-22. The Young Music Makers Classes are offered throughout the school year for children age 3 and younger and ages 4-7 and their parents. This is a great preparation for private instrumental lessons.