Orchestra In The Schools

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.  

• 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 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

• Guitar - Acoustic, Electric and Electric Bass

 

Dates/Times & Locations

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

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

• Tuesdays at Monterey Bay Charter School (MBCS) Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Guitar, 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 $675.00 for the entire year

• Instrument loans at no cost for registered students.

• 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.