Do you like the silky smooth sound of string music? Would you like to play in an orchestra some day? This class will explore beginning steps to playing the violin, viola or cello. Students will learn in a group setting how to make a beautiful sound, read music, and establish home practice, culminating in an end of term concert!
Students grades 2-4 are eligible to enroll, as well as Kindergarteners and 1st graders if attending with a parent. BIYO reserves the right to limit class size and to cancel the class with full refund if minimum class enrollment is not met. Class will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Beginner Strings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-4pm at Blakely Elementary as follows:
Beginner Strings I: 10/3, 10/5, 10/10, 10/12, 10/17, 10/19, 10/24, 10/26, 11/7, 11/9, 11/14, 11/16, 11/21, 11/28, 11/30, 12/5, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14, 1/4, 1/9, 1/11, 1/16, 1/18 (No classes on 10/31, 11/2, 11/23, 12/19, 12/21, 12/26, 12/28 & 1/2)
Beginner Strings II: 2/27, 2/29, 3/5, 3/7, 3/12, 3/14, 3/19, 3/21, 3/26, 3/28, 4/9, 4/11, 4/16, 4/18, 4/23, 4/25, 4/30, 5/2, 5/7, 5/9, 5/14, 5/16, Concert 5/19 4pm (No classes on 4/2, 4/4)
Families are responsible for providing their own instrument. Our partner organization, Kids in Concert, is offering a limited number of rentals based on available inventory. Please contact KIC program manager Kirsten Branson-Meyer at
kirsten@kidsinconcert.org to inquire about availability. Other quality rental options include Bischoffberger, Lasley and Sten Olsen in Seattle, and Hammond-Ashley in Issaquah.