For the past 7 years the Louisville Youth Orchestra, with the assistance of the Oldham County School system, has offered string instruction for students in grades 1 through 5. For the 2008-2009 school year we are offering three classes after school on Thursdays (the Presto Strings, Allegro Strings and the Sonatina Strings). All classes will be held at the Oldham County Arts Center. Instruction is for students wishing to learn to play violin, viola, or cello.

You may register your student for one of these classes by filling out a registration form and mailing it along with your $50 registration fee to:

Louisville Youth Orchestra
PO Box 997
Louisville, KY 40201-0997

Once we have received your registration you will be placed on our e-mail list and will receive further information in this manner. On Thursday, September 18 at 7:30 pm, there will be a parent/member meeting where your child will be measured for an instrument. The first class will begin on Thursday, September 25 at the designated class time. Our classes are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis so send your registration early to insure a spot for your child. Please read the class descriptions below to make a proper class selection.

There are a limited number of scholarships available for financially disadvantaged members. For further information about our scholarship program or to receive additional information about these classes please contact the LYO office at 502-896-1851 or visit us at www.lyo.org.
 

Class Descriptions:

Presto! Strings
This class is for beginning string students in grades 1 and 2 (2008-2009 school year) who wish to learn the violin, viola or cello. Music is taught through ear training using a modified Suzuki approach in conjunction with the Essential Elements training material. Students are required to rent their instrument.  Parent or other significant adult should plan to be present during the class.

Allegro Strings
This class is for beginning string students in grades 3, 4 and 5 (2008-2009 school year) who wish to learn the violin, viola, or cello. Music is taught through ear training using a modified Suzuki approach in conjunction with the Essential Elements training material. Students are required to rent their instrument.  Parent or other significant adult should plan to be present during the class.

Sonatina Strings
The Sonatina Strings is for students who have completed at least one year of string instruction and can read their first position notes on all 4 strings. The focus of this class is ensemble playing and more advanced string technique. This class also strengthens note reading skills on all four strings. This class is the next level for students who have completed Presto! or Allegro Strings or have one year of string experience through a private instructor.