IOSP Youth Strings Program

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.

INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS AND REHEARSAL SCHEDULES - FOR IOSP STUDENTS ONLY

DECEMBER 4

Youth Orchestra Concert

SCHEDULE and INFO download

DECEMBER 5

Christmas at the Library Concert

SCHEDULE and INFO download

DECEMBER 12&13

Student RECITALS at MacRostie Art Center

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.

Participants in locations outside of Grand Rapids might be subject to instructor’s mileage fee.

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

Itasca Youth Orchestra:
WED at 3:00-4:00pm

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

DOWNLOAD YOUR SCHEDULE FOR GROUP&ENSEMBLE CLASSES and CONCERTS HERE.

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Have more questions about programs, tuition or scholarships? Please feel free to reach out to us!