Orchestral Program
Tuition-free strings, from first notes to chamber music
Students begin in elementary school at our Community Hubs, then progress to the Núcleo after one to two years. Our curriculum uses the Bornoff Approach while incorporating jazz, roots music, improvisation, and additional styles.
Tuition-free · 120+ students each year
Where it starts
Community Hubs
Elementary, grades 3–5
- Two locations: the Cedar Point Apartment Complex and Peach Road Cultural Center.
- Cedar Point is reserved for Cedar Point residents, Refugee Hope Partners connections, or those with refugee status.
- Two hour-long classes weekly (violin/viola or cello).
- Instruments, supplies, and materials are provided.
The Núcleo
Four orchestral levels
After one or more years of experience, students progress through four orchestras, each matched to their years of playing and repertoire grade.
Overture Orchestra
0–2 years experience
Grade 0.5–1 repertoire
Philharmonic Orchestra
2–4 years experience
Grade 1–2 repertoire
Sinfonia Orchestra
3–6 years experience
Grade 2–3 repertoire
Camerata Orchestra
4–10 years experience
Grade 3–4 repertoire
Auditioned. Middle and high school students.
Our approach
We teach with the Bornoff Approach, weaving in jazz, roots music, and improvisation along the way.
Fall programming is full, but we keep a waitlist for students with playing experience. We do not accept brand-new beginners midway through the year in the orchestral program, but you can sign your child up for a one-on-one lesson any time.