The Amherst and Pelham Elementary schools offer free orchestral and band instruction for students in fourth through sixth grades. We offer small lesson instruction as well as larger ensembles.
Getting in touch with us
Eleanor Lincoln, Orchestra lincolne@arps.org
Ariel Templeton, Band templetona@arps.org
Lincoln Smith, Band & Strings smithl1@arps.org
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is open until Friday September 5th. Fill out enrollment form here
For more information about our program click here.
Link for Gerry's Music Shop (great for band instruments)
Link for Stamell Stringed Instruments (great for orchestra instruments)
Still can't decide what instrument to choose? Check out these videos of professional musicians playing each instrument to see which one calls to you!