Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year!
Unfortunately, the district has moved away from the elementary orchestra programming. If you are interested in starting a string instrument before 6th grade, you may consider seeking a qualified private lessons teacher to get started on a good foundation.
Learn about the String Instrument Family below!
The violin, viola, cello, and bass
are the instruments in Orchestra!
VIOLIN
The violin is the highest sounding and smallest instrument. It often gets the melody.
VIOLA
The viola is the second highest instrument, and similar to the violin. It has a deeper sound than the violin, and often gets the cool harmony parts.
CELLO
The cello has a deep, rich sound, and its players often love it for its ability to play with a lot of expression. It is played sitting down.
BASS
The double bass is the largest and lowest instrument. It is played standing or sitting on a stool, and has the very important job of keeping the orchestra together.
If you're interested in more information,
please email Ms. Richardson at rrichardson@dentonisd.org or call (940) 369-4267