Elementary Strings
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Elementary Strings Kick-Off Event
September 26th 6:00pm
Corvallis High School
Come to our kick-off event to learn more about our programs and instrument rental options!
Our kick-off event is informational and not required for returning families.
Elementary Strings 2023-2024 Registration
CLASSES AT BESSIE COLEMAN LEVEL 1, ADAMS LEVEL 1, GARFIELD LEVEL 1, GARFIELD LEVEL 2, AND FRANKLIN LEVEL 2 ARE NOW FULL. PLEASE EMAIL US TO BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST!
Elementary Strings Registration is now open and can be found on the bottom of this page!
Elementary Strings classes are first come, first serve.
Classes will be taken down from the registration website once filled.
We will not let students into classes that are at full capacity.
Students may be added to a class's waitlist if their preferred class is full.
Scholarship Information
Students who qualify for free-and-reduced lunch may apply for a scholarship.
The scholarship form can be located at the bottom of this website page.
If you are approved for a scholarship, you will receive an email with a scholarship code.
You can use this scholarship code on Wednesday, September 27th in order to sign up for a class.
Applying for a scholarship does not reserve you a spot in the ES program.
Registration will open for everyone on Sept. 27th at 6am and classes will be filled first-come first-serve.
All scholarship and non scholarship students must register in order to attend a class.
September 26th 6:00pm
Corvallis High School
Come to our kick-off event to learn more about our programs and instrument rental options!
Our kick-off event is informational and not required for returning families.
Elementary Strings 2023-2024 Registration
CLASSES AT BESSIE COLEMAN LEVEL 1, ADAMS LEVEL 1, GARFIELD LEVEL 1, GARFIELD LEVEL 2, AND FRANKLIN LEVEL 2 ARE NOW FULL. PLEASE EMAIL US TO BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST!
Elementary Strings Registration is now open and can be found on the bottom of this page!
Elementary Strings classes are first come, first serve.
Classes will be taken down from the registration website once filled.
We will not let students into classes that are at full capacity.
Students may be added to a class's waitlist if their preferred class is full.
Scholarship Information
Students who qualify for free-and-reduced lunch may apply for a scholarship.
The scholarship form can be located at the bottom of this website page.
If you are approved for a scholarship, you will receive an email with a scholarship code.
You can use this scholarship code on Wednesday, September 27th in order to sign up for a class.
Applying for a scholarship does not reserve you a spot in the ES program.
Registration will open for everyone on Sept. 27th at 6am and classes will be filled first-come first-serve.
All scholarship and non scholarship students must register in order to attend a class.
ES Program Overview
The Corvallis Youth Symphony Association provides direction and support for Elementary Strings (ES), Levels 1, 2, and 2+. All public, private, and homeschool students in 3rd-5th grades are invited to enroll in Elementary Strings classes. Students can choose from learning Violin, Viola, or Cello in a group orchestra setting.
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 Elementary Strings (ES), Levels 1, 2, and 2+. All public, private, and homeschool students in 3rd-5th grades are invited to enroll in Elementary Strings classes. Students can choose from learning Violin, Viola, or Cello in a group orchestra setting.
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!
Lessons and Performances
Classes begin October 11 and continue until the final concert (June 1). Strings instruction for Levels 1, 2, and 2+ will consist of two 45-minute orchestra classes each week, held at various elementary schools in Corvallis.
The Elementary Strings Winter Concert will take place Saturday, January 6 at Corvallis High School
The Elementary Strings Spring Concert will take place Saturday, June 1 at Crescent Valley High School
Classes begin October 11 and continue until the final concert (June 1). Strings instruction for Levels 1, 2, and 2+ will consist of two 45-minute orchestra classes each week, held at various elementary schools in Corvallis.
The Elementary Strings Winter Concert will take place Saturday, January 6 at Corvallis High School
The Elementary Strings Spring Concert will take place Saturday, June 1 at Crescent Valley High School
Elementary Strings Tuition
Tuition payments may be made in full ($500), or as eight monthly payments of $63.
Instruments can be rented from Beacock Music. The cost of instrument rental is not included in ES program fees. Please do not rent an instrument from Beacock until you have registered for a class.
We want all students to participate in Elementary Strings regardless of financial considerations. Questions about need-based financial aid should be emailed to cysassoc@peak.org or you may call (541) 766-4903 for more information.
To ensure that all students can participate in this enrichment activity, we welcome tax-deductible donations.
The Corvallis Youth Symphony Association is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Tuition payments may be made in full ($500), or as eight monthly payments of $63.
Instruments can be rented from Beacock Music. The cost of instrument rental is not included in ES program fees. Please do not rent an instrument from Beacock until you have registered for a class.
We want all students to participate in Elementary Strings regardless of financial considerations. Questions about need-based financial aid should be emailed to cysassoc@peak.org or you may call (541) 766-4903 for more information.
To ensure that all students can participate in this enrichment activity, we welcome tax-deductible donations.
The Corvallis Youth Symphony Association is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
ES Parent Participation - Join class and learn an instrument too!
Elementary Strings parents may join their students' Strings class, learning alongside their student, for free! They must provide their own instrument/music book. All parents who wish to participate in their student's class must complete the Corvallis School District volunteer application/background check (https://www.csd509j.net/students-parents/volunteer/) at least 3 weeks before participating in class, and email bettine.zimmermann.cysa@gmail.com for approval to join a class.
Elementary Strings parents may join their students' Strings class, learning alongside their student, for free! They must provide their own instrument/music book. All parents who wish to participate in their student's class must complete the Corvallis School District volunteer application/background check (https://www.csd509j.net/students-parents/volunteer/) at least 3 weeks before participating in class, and email bettine.zimmermann.cysa@gmail.com for approval to join a class.
Refund Policy
After you have paid 4 months’ tuition (through January) you may drop out of ES by giving notice to the CYSA Office (cysassoc@peak.org) by the 1st of the month in which you plan to quit. If you provide notice later than the 1st, you will be charged tuition for that month. No tuition refunds will be given for October-January.
(Example: You plan to quit after the January ES concert. You must provide notice to the CYSA Office no later than February 1, or you will also be charged February tuition.)
After you have paid 4 months’ tuition (through January) you may drop out of ES by giving notice to the CYSA Office (cysassoc@peak.org) by the 1st of the month in which you plan to quit. If you provide notice later than the 1st, you will be charged tuition for that month. No tuition refunds will be given for October-January.
(Example: You plan to quit after the January ES concert. You must provide notice to the CYSA Office no later than February 1, or you will also be charged February tuition.)
Elementary strings class registration
Please click on the button below to register your student for elementary strings:
Register Here
scHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please click on the button below to fill out and submit a scholarship request form:
ES Scholarship Request Form
2023-2024 Elementary Strings Staff
- Bettine Zimmermann, ES Lead Teacher, CYSA Orchestra Manager, and Encore! conductor
- Ella Jones, ES Teacher & CYSA Administrative Assistant
- Anne Ridlington, ES Teacher
- Viola Stark - ES Teacher
- Beatrice Lobscheid - ES Assistant Teacher
- Blaire Girard - ES Assistant Teacher
Encore!
Encore! 2019 performance at Crescent Valley High School
Encore! is the honors Elementary Strings orchestra for Level 2/2+ students who seek more of a challenge. Students who attend Corvallis public schools must also be members of an ES class to participate in Encore!. Homeschooled and private school students are welcomed to join Encore! if they are recommended by their music teacher.
Contact us
For more information, please email us at cysassoc@peak.org or call us at 541-766-4903.
For more information, please email us at cysassoc@peak.org or call us at 541-766-4903.