Evening Classes for Adults & Youth – Strings Conservatory Now Enrolling
The Strings Conservatory program offers a high-quality education in orchestral string performance to students in a professional setting. Instruments available for study include: violin, viola, cello, and contrabass.
Beginner Strings Class – Fall 2015
The popular Strings Conservatory Beginner Strings Class returns for ages 10 through adult. The hour-long class starts @ 6:30 pm September 17th and continues for 10 weeks each Thursday evening through November 19th. This 10-week course is taught by Phyllis Moss, a 25-year L.A. public schools music educator, and includes her popular string method book Right from the Start. Instruction is correlated to the Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools. Both instrument technique and basic music theory are taught. Books/materials are included in class price. Students must have a violin, viola, or cello by the start of the first class. Some HDCC violins are available for rent and must be reserved prior to class. Enrollment is $85 for the 10 weeks of instruction. *Payments available.
*NEW! Pay online in three easy installments, or pay online in full and save %5! Cash or check will only be accepted if enrollment is payed in full – please contact us at: artsacademy@hidesertculturalcenter.org for more information.
String Orchestra Class – Fall 2015
The popular String Orchestra Class is designed for continuing or intermediate strings students, ages 10 through adult. The hour-long class starts @ 7:30 pm September 17th and continues each Thursday for 10 weeks through November 19th. From 8-8:30 pm (on some class nights as scheduled by the instructor) students are invited to participate in a special half-hour ensemble workshop. The course is taught by Phyllis Moss, a 25-year L.A. public schools music educator. Books/materials are included. Students must have a violin, viola, or cello by the start of the first class. Some HDCC violins are available for rent and must be reserved prior to class. Enrollment is $85 for the 10 weeks of instruction. *Payments available.
*NEW! Pay online in two easy installments, or pay online in full! Cash or check will only be accepted if enrollment is paied in full – please contact us at: artsacademy@hidesertculturalcenter.org for more information.
Need to rent a violin for the session?
Rent a violin from the Hi-Desert Cultural Center for only $50 (plus a $50 refundable deposit) to use during the duration of this session. Rental payments must be made by check, cash. or money order. Violin rental is based on availability.