Elementary Strings & Orchestra

Beginning

Our before-school program for students in 4th grade who have no previous playing experience on an orchestral string instrument. Students will select and learn to play either the violin, viola, or cello after school in a group format four days per week.

Orchestra

Our before-school program for students in 5th grade who have played in Beginning Strings for one year or have previous playing experience on violin, viola, or cello. Students meet at the same time as the Beginning Strings classes. When students move up to orchestra in middle and high school, the orchestra class will occur during the school day.

*Yes, 4th grade students with one year of experience/lessons can join the Elementary Orchestra. 5th grade students with no prior experience are also able to join the Beginning Strings classes!

Registration

Registration deadline: August 30, 2024

Registration form for the Lake Oswego School District Beginning Strings Classes:

No prior experience necessary
Instrument specific group classes in violin, viola, or cello
Average class size of 20-30 students
Monday through Thursday 7:00-7:45 am
Students are expected to attend all 4 days of classes
Cost of class is $450 for the entire school year! (that's only $3 per class)
Paid separately on the LO Community Schools Platform

Registration form for the Lake Oswego School District Elementary Orchestra Classes:

One year of Beginning Strings or Private Lessons encouraged
Instruments combined for a string orchestra experience
Break out sessions for individual instrument instruction
Monday through Thursday 7:00-7:45 am
Students are expected to attend all 4 days of classes
Cost of class is $450 for the entire school year! (that's only $3 per class)
Paid separately on the LO Community Schools Platform

Class Meeting Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

7:00 to 7:45am

Location

Lake Oswego Middle School @ Uplands

2055 Wembley Park Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034

This will be the new home of strings for the 2024-2025 school year!

Please drop off students at the back of the school and use the portable classroom entrance for class.

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