Strings Program: 503.534.2459

Fall Concert: Wed. November 7th at 7 PM in the LOJ Gymnasium.  Students to arriveat 6:30 PM for tuning/warm-up.

Begin your journey on the Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass in the LOSD Elementary String Program!

Beginning Strings is offered after school for interested students in grades 4 and 5 who have no previous playing experience on Violin, Viola, Cello, or Upright String Bass.

• No prior knowledge of music reading skills is required
• Classes will be held after the regular school day at Uplands Elementary School
• Bus transportation: students will be bused from their respective elementary schools to the string class location. Parent pickup and community schools aftercare are options at the end of class.
• The annual fee for Beginning Strings is $250 (approximately 100 at roughly $2.50 per class)
• Begins Tuesday, Sept. 18th, 2018.
• Classes are held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:15-4:15pm and every Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm due to early release.
• LOSD Strings YouTube Channel 

Elementary Orchestra is offered after school for those in grades 4 and 5 who have at least one year of previous playing experience on Violin, Viola, Cello, or Upright String Bass and will continue to play that instrument in the Elementary Orchestra.

• Students that are ready to play in the Elementary Orchestra would include those who: 

1. have completed Beginning Strings 
2. or have taken private lessons on the instrument for at least one year
3. or have been in Elementary Orchestra previously

• Classes will be held after the regular school day at Uplands Elementary School
• The annual fee for Elementary Orchestra is $350 (approximately 105 classes for roughly $3-4 per class)
• Begins Tuesday, Sept. 11th, 2018.
• Classes are held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:05-4:05pm and every Thursday from 2:20-3:20pm due to early release.
• LOSD Strings YouTube Channel 

All Groups

• Classes will meet all three days of the week, students should expect to attend all classes to maintain their skills and stay caught up with lessons.
• Students are expected to secure a rental instrument before the first day of classes. The most ideal time to find a rental is between late July and early August. Please check out the Rental Tips sheet to find a great local store and advice on what to ask and how to get all the supplies you need for class.
• The last day of classes for the 2018-2019 school year will be June 6th, 2019.

Registration

• Please register by Sept. 1, 2018 to secure your seat!  Registration links are below.

Transportation

• Students will be bused from their respective elementary schools to the string class location. Parent pickup and community schools aftercare are options at the end of class.
• Bus transportation is provided from Uplands to Extended Care at Palisades for south-side Extended Care and Lake Grove Elementary for north-side schools.
  • These buses will depart from Uplands between 4:15 and 4:30pm on Tuesdays/Wednesdays, and 3:30-3:45pm on Thursdays.

Calendar Dates

• Tues. Sept. 11: Elementary Orchestra begins at Uplands
• Tues. Sept. 18: Beginning Strings begins at Uplands
• Wed. Nov. 7: Fall Concert in the LOJ Gym.  Report at 6:30 p.m., Concert begins at 7 p.m.
• Wed. March 6: Spring Concert in the LOJ Gym. Report at 6:30 p.m., Concert begins at 7 p.m.
• Wed. May 15: All-District String Fest at LOHS Gymnasium.  Report at 6:30 p.m., Concert begins at 7 p.m.

Questions? Contact Kristina Stingle (stinglek@loswego.k12.or.us)

Please click the button below to complete registration

for the 2018-2019 school year! 

 Beginning Strings: Violin

Beginning Strings: Viola

Beginning Strings: Cello/Bass (FULL - no longer accepting registrations)

Elementary Orchestra: Violin/Viola

 Elementary Orchestra: Cello/Bass