Fall/Spring 2024 REGISTRATION is OPEN!

CLASSES START ON SEPTEMBER 16

Select your location and Pre-Register HERE

The Strings Program provides lessons for youth in violin, viola, cello, and bass with instruction from local and internationally renowned Artist Instructors. Participating in these lessons develops foundational musical skills, while honing teamwork and leadership qualities that last a lifetime. Our Youth Orchestra program includes individual lessons in addition to group lessons, orchestra rehearsals, performance opportunities, special events and workshops.

TUITION
Includes 27 lessons, group lessons* and orchestra rehearsals* plus performances. Financial Aid is available! Scroll down to learn more.

Elementary School Students
2nd – 5th grade: 30-minute lessons $810.

Middle School Students
6th – 8th grade: 45-minute lessons $1,215.

High School Students
9th – 12th grade: 60-minute lessons $1,620.

6th – 8th grade: 45-minute lessons $1,215.

*10% discount per person (up to 4 people) when registering siblings at the same time.

Monthly instrument rental available:

$15 – Violin and Viola
$25 – Cello
$30 – Bass

*group lessons and orchestra are currently only available in Grand Rapids, however everyone taking lessons outside of Grand Rapids is welcome to be a part of our our orchestras. Additional fee for the group lessons is $175.

SCHEDULE:

First year VIOLIN/VIOLA group: TUE at 3:15-4:15pm

First year CELLO/BASS group: THU at 3:15-4:15pm

Continuing students VIOLIN/VIOLA group: TUE at 4:15-5:15pm

Continuing students CELLO/BASS group A: THU at 4:15-5:15pm

Continuing students CELLO/BASS group B: THU at 5:15-6:15pm

Opus 1 Orchestra (1 year students): MON at 3:15-4:15pm

Itasca Youth Orchestra: WED at 3:15-4:15pm

ALL GROUPS AND ORCHESTRAS meet at the MIDDLE SCHOOL in GRAND RAPIDS.

in partnership with Third Coast Chamber Collective

8/19/24 - 8/24/24

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am- 12:00pm

Location: Reif Center, Grand Rapids
|Fee: $250 1st child | $200 additional children

Limited number of scholarships is available.

For more information: Contact music@itascaorchestra.org or 218-327-5781.

REGISTER HERE

CAMP 2024 DETAILS:

Ages 8-17

All levels of experience are welcome to join this integrative music camp which focuses on nurturing the individual potential of participants and providing a safe and supportive environment for creativity and expression. All students will participate in a final performance at the Reif Performing Arts Center. Artist instructors from the Third Coast Chamber Collective will lead the camp with the assistance of guest musicians. Scholarships are available.

NEW in 2024:

Early Music Education- Musik Garten Bootcamp

Monday - Saturday: 10:00am-12:00pm

Ages 4-7

Led by our licensed K-12 Instrumental and Vocal music instructor, Lynnea Iverson, this camp spotlights the celebrated “MUSIK GARTEN Immersion Program”

where children and parents bond, interact, and learn together through music. Delve into an unforgettable journey of rhythm, sound, and movement, designed to strengthen the connection between you and your child while igniting a shared love for music.

Location: Giinawind Creative Space, MacRostie Art Center, 405 Northwest 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN

Registration IS OPEN!

CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 10

REGISTER HERE

Learning through music in early childhood is an incredibly effective way for kids to develop necessary social and cognitive skills! The Musikgarten curriculum is the leader in early childhood music education. Led by a music professional and licensed Musikgarten teacher, this class promises to be an incredible & enjoyable opportunity!

Learn more about Musik Garten philosophy

FALL PROGRAMS

• Family Music for Babies (Newborn-18months)

  TUESDAYS 12:30 - 1:15pm

• Music Makers At Home (ages 4-7)

  TUESDAYS 4:00-5:00pm

• Music Makers Around The World (ages 5-7)

  TUESDAYS 5:00- 6:00pm

TUITION: $300 per child (15 classes)

Contact IOSP for more information!

Local musicians are welcome and encouraged to join the Itasca Symphony Orchestra! Our musicians come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels: many of our symphony members played in college, several have degrees in music, while some began learning as adults. ISO collaborates with surrounding northern Minnesota symphonies and top tier soloists from across the United States. Weekly rehearsals are held October through May, with performances three times a year in December, February, and May at the Reif Performing Arts Center.

Fall 2024 lessons REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

Pre-Register for private lessons HERE

IOSP’s Strings Program provides lessons for in violin, viola, cello, and bass with instruction from our local and internationally renowned Artist Faculty. Participating in these lessons develops foundational musical skills, while honing teamwork and leadership qualities that last a lifetime. In addition, we offer summer lessons for youth and adults during July.

TUITION

Fall and Spring 2024

• 45-minute lessons $1,215 (includes 27 lessons)

in partnership with Third Coast Chamber Collective

Music Educators, Community Orchestra Members, College Students, Adult Musicians (18+) with 3+ years of experience are invited to register for a week of summertime music immersion. We welcome applications from strings, piano and woodwind players who would like to perform chamber music works with fellow participants and camp faculty members!

Tuition fee: $450

IOSP members tuition fee: $350

For more information CLICK HERE