In Elementary School, strings class meets once a week for 30 minutes during the school day. It is FREE to join the strings program, the only cost is for acquiring the materials.
How do I sign up for the program?
Register online (Registration Form )
You will need to rent an instrument for your child. (Click here for information on how to get an instrument)
Instrument
Violins/violas will need a : shoulder sponge (click here)
Cellos/bass will need a : rock stop (click here)
Please label the outside of the case...not the instrument!
Labeled Book:
Essential Elements Book 1 for (violin, viola, cello, or bass). *The books are instrument specific so please be sure to order the one for your own instrument!!
Labeled Folder (will be provided)
Pencil
Folding music stand
In Middle School, String Orchestra is a scheduled class during the day. It takes the place of one Global App per trimester and is a full year course. It is FREE to join the String program in Middle School- the only cost is renting an instrument. Loaner instruments are available to students on a first come, first serve basis.
How do I sign up for the program?
You can complete the Registration form. (There is NO registration fee for the program as of the 2025-26 school year)
You will need to rent an instrument for your child. (see rental information here)
Instrument
Violins/violas will need a : shoulder sponge for instrument sized under 4/4 or 15'' and a shoulder rest for 4/4 and 15''+ instruments (click here)
Cellos/bass will need a : rock stop (click here)
Please label the outside of the case with your child's first nand last name...not the instrument!
Labeled Book:
5th grade students need: Essential Elements Book 1 for (violin, viola, cello, or bass). *The books are instrument specific so please be sure to order the one for your own instrument!!
6th-8th grade students need: Essential Elements Book 2 for (violin, viola, cello, or bass). *The books are instrument specific so please be sure to order the one for your own instrument!! **This is in ADDITION to book 1. Students will need to have BOTH books in grades 6-8.
Labeled Folder (will be provided)
Pencil
Folding music stand for practicing at home. Please keep stands at home.