Orchestra in the Schools cultivates the joy of musical expression.

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We create opportunities for young musicians to build confidence

through the rigor and cooperation required to produce music together.

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We work to foster responsible adults who appreciate artistic beauty. 

We provide students throughout Monterey County 

an opportunity to learn an instrument, be a part of an orchestra,

and perform with students from other schools.

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We are known for our outstanding small group instrumental instruction.

Orchestra in the Schools: FALL SEMESTER 2020

Ten sessions of private music instruction, via Zoom or FaceTime, 30 minutes per week for the first semester and a Full Orchestral rehearsal experience once a month at International School of Monterey (ISM) is our plan for 2020. Private lessons and classes are given by highly qualified instructors teaching:

• Strings – Don Dally (violin, viola and cello)  many sizes are available.

• Double Bass – Bob Davies (sizes available: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4)

• Woodwinds – Ben Herod (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone)

• Brass and Percussion – Kevin Jordan (trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba and drums)

• Guitar – Robert McNamara (acoustic, electric and electric bass)

  • Full Orchestra rehearsals at the ISM.

    • Outdoor rehearsals with social distancing & masks (September, October and November).

    • 3-4pm; Intermediate – Advanced students; 2-3 orchestral tunes (for all students).

    • 4-5pm; Advanced students: Chamber music (selected by auditions).

      • String quartet

      • Woodwind and Brass ensemble

• Virtual concert in December via our webpage.

• Instrument loan at no cost for registered students.

• Tuition aid is available for qualified applicants.

• Sessions are by arrangement with the instructor and all students are encouraged to attend the Outdoor Tuesday Full Orchestra rehearsals.­­­

• We accept home school, charter, public, and private schools - Grades 1-11.

• Cost is $300.00 per semester.

Arranged lessons the weeks of:

• September 14, 21, 28

• October 5, 12, 19, 26

• November 2, 16, 30

ISM Outdoor Tuesday Full Orchestra rehearsals 3-4pm:

• September 29

• October 27

• December 1

Webpage: OrchestraInTheSchools.org

CEO/Artistic Director: James Paoletti;

Program Coordinator: Sharon Halvorson;

Phone: (831) 402-2946

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