“Strings in the Schools”
What: An exciting after-school program
providing beginning violin lessons for students grades 2-5 and
ensemble/orchestra experience for all string students in the Carson City School
District. Tuition and books are
subsidized by the Carson City Symphony Association. The instructor is Sue Kitts. Enrollment is limited and is on a first
come, first served basis, and classes start first week of school (August
28). Some scholarships are
available for instruments.
Where: Seeliger
Elementary School
2800
S. Saliman Rd
When: Beginning
Violin Lessons - Grades 2-5
Mondays, after school until 4:15pm
Violin
Ensemble 1
For the student who has successfully
completed beginning violin
Mondays, 4:15 to 5:00 (please arrive at 4:00pm
for tuning)
Violin
Ensemble 2
For the more advanced student preparing
for the orchestra
Wednesdays,
after school until 4:15pm (1:30 – 2:45 Early Release Days)
Youth
Orchestra/String Ensemble
For all string students with previous
experience
Thursdays,
after school until 5:00pm*
*High
School and Middle School students and adult mentors should arrive at 3pm.
This program is funded by the CC Symphony Assoc.; grants from the Nevada Arts Council, a stage agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and the Sierra Philharmonic League; and private donations.