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2025 Smith MS Orchestra Beginner Handbook

2025 Smith MS Orchestra Non-Beginner Handbook

Private Lessons

All orchestra members are encouraged to study privately, which can lead to greater success. Private lessons complement regular class work and are available through the district’s Private Music Lesson Program, offered by district-employed teachers.

Lessons cost varies by teacher experience:

- Level 1: $23 (less experienced staff)

- Level 2: $26 (experienced teachers, university graduates)

- Level 3: $29 (most experienced or advanced degrees)

Five teachers will visit Smith weekly, offering 30-minute, 45-minute, or 1-hour lessons. Students sign an attendance sheet, and parents are billed monthly.

Dr. Carlo Malanima (Level 3 Violin/Viola): Wed during and after school, Thurs during and after school, Fri AM

Joshua Tran (Level 1 Violin/Viola): Tues (3:30-8pm) & Wed (3:30-6pm)

Jesse Serpas (Level 2 Cello): Tues during and after school

Nick Puccia (Level 3 Cello/Bass): Thursdays after school

Robert Rosenfield (Level 2 Cello): Thursdays during and after school

Smith Orchestra lessons are available during (very limited) and after school. Spots are limitedand are based on a first come first served basis.

If interested please fill out the Google form and New Student Enrollment link. The new student enrollment link has all the information about billing, attendance, etc. If your child has done district private lessons, there is no need to complete the New Student Enrollment link.

Google Form: https://bit.ly/45d7pS9

New Student Enrollment Packet: https://bit.ly/3SPTBZt

Instrument Rental Info

Our school approved instrument rental vendors are Lisle Violin Shop, 99 Violin Shop, Sam's Strings Violin Shop and Fishburn Violin Shop. Find their information below: