Each season, there will be 4 monthly payments of $60 for the first musician, or $110 for a family, regardless of the number of children.

Payments are due on the first class day of each month.

There are no other fees — all music costs, theory workbooks, and concert participation fees are included in the monthly cost.

Yes! Our beginners ensemble is meant for musicians who have never even held their instrument before. It will teach your musician all the fundamentals, including:

• How to hold your instrument and bow
• How to play notes with the bow and pizzicato (plucked with the fingers)
• How to read music
• How to care for your instrument
• How to play your first songs!
• How to play together as an orchestra

To keep costs as low as possible, our weekly classes will be held at a residence: 2500 Tahoe Ln, Denton TX, 76210. This home does have 2 cats, but they will not be in the ensemble area.

For information on buying vs renting, what to look for in a reputable instrument shop, and a list of shops near Denton, visit our Getting Your First Instrument page. Then, shoot us any other questions you have, and we will be happy to help!

• Your instrument with its peripherals (shoulder rest for violins and violas, rock stop for cello and bass
• Your music stand
• Your music folder or booklet
• Your music music theory workbook (Beginner and Novice classes)

Food is not permitted in class. Cell phones/smartwatches should be left with your case, not by your seat.

Beginner and Novice musicians should wear “Sunday best” for the concert. Dark colors look best on stage, but there is no need to buy special clothes! Whatever you already own that is closest to the guidelines below will do wonderfully.

Boys: button up shirt, any solid color, with dark slacks, black socks and black shoes.

Girls: Long dress or skirt (mid-calf or longer), or dress slacks with a solid color top and black dress shoes

Intermediate and Advanced musicians should wear “concert black”: Black pants or skirt, mid-calf or longer. Black shirt/blouse at least ¾ length sleeves. Black shoes.

We will approach each season thoughtfully. If only a handful of players sign up for a given ensemble, then that ensemble will play chamber music — a trio or quartet or quintet, etc.

Each player will have a greater amount of individualized attention, will have a say in what music we play, and also bears a greater responsibility to learn their part well, since there’s not a crowd of other players to “hide” in. It is a wonderful growth opportunity.

If needed, I will create whatever arrangements of music are required to suit players’ abilities and numbers.