Music educators agree on the importance of cultivating young string musicians at an early age. Playing an instrument increases reasoning skills and builds teamwork, discipline, cooperation and a sense of belonging. Learning to make music encourages creativity. More importantly, it’s just plain fun.
The Corvallis Youth Symphony Association provides direction and support for the Elementary Strings (ES), Levels 1, 2, and 2 Advanced. All public, private, and home school students in third, fourth, and fifth grades are invited to enroll in Elementary Strings classes. Parents are encouraged to register for classes with their children.
Strings instruction for Levels 1, 2, and 2 Advanced consists of two 45-minute classes per week. Classes begin the first week of October. Instruments can be rented locally. The cost of instrument rental is not included.
Payment Plans
Payments may be made in full ($320) or monthly ($45). A $15 materials fee is required. The ES program includes twice weekly group instruction sessions and many wonderful performance opportunities.
We want all students to participate in Elementary Strings regardless of financial considerations. Questions should be emailed to elementarystrings@gmail.com or you may call (541) 766-4903 for more information. To insure that all students can participate in this enrichment activity, we welcome tax-deductible donations from our Elementary Strings parents.
The Corvallis Youth Symphony Association is a tax-exempt 501c(3) organization.
Registration
The Elementary Strings Kick-Off Night will be held at the Corvallis High School Auditorium on Tuesday September 27, 2011, from 7-8:30pm. Online registration forms will be available by September 9, 2011.
Contact us
For more information please email us at elementarystrings@gmail.com or call us at 541-766-4903.
2011-2012 Staff
Naomi Hartman, instructor
Anne Ridlington, instructor
Ashley Nation, instructor
Julie Davis, instructor assistant
