All classes are open to all violin, viola, cello,
and string bass players.

    PRE-BEGINNING

• For the student with no previous experience with stringed instruments or music
• Learn correct body posture, bow hold, instrument position while playing and at rest
• Learn how to read music and play beginning songs and scales
• Learn to follow conductor's directions and cues
• Learn how to handle, clean, and store the instrument

ADVANCED PRE-BEGINNING

• For the student with prior experience with music and/or strings
• Audition and instructor placement required
• Build upon skills started in Pre-Beginning in preparation for Beginning classes
• Learn how to listen to other players in the ensemble

BEGINNING

• Audition and instructor placement required
• Learn technical skills and musicianship in ensemble performance
• Learn dynamics and some music theory
• Learn to play in parts with an ensemble

INTERMEDIATE

•  Audition and instructor placement required
• Play additional melodic and rhythmic notations
• Learn sectional rehearsal skills

ADVANCED

• Audition and instructor placement required
• Learn challenging music and excellence in performing
• Further develop technique and knowledge of music theory

  

 

Rehearsal location and times:

Our location has changed!

All rehearsals will take place at First United Methodist Church  (1771 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR 97471) on Thursdays at the following times:

• Pre-Beginning  class  (two sessions) ~  4:00-4:30 p.m.; 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.
• Advanced Pre-Beginning class  ~   4:00-4:30 p.m.
• Beginning  class  ~  4:00-4:30 p.m.
• Intermediate class  ~  4:30-5:00 p.m.
• Advanced class  ~  5:00-6:00 p.m.

First United Methodist Church
(1771 W Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR 97471)

    Please have your student arrive ten minutes before class begins.

    Students need to bring their own music stand, a pencil, and provided music and instrument with them to each class.

    Portable music stands may be purchased at local music stores in Roseburg or online.