Fall Enrollment Open – New Strings Conservatory Courses
Beginner Strings Class – Fall 2014 – Strings Conservatory
The popular Strings Conservatory beginner class returns for ages 8 – adult. The hour-long class starts @ 6 pm October 2 and continues each Thursday (except Thanksgiving week’s class is held on Tuesday, Nov. 25) and culminates in a public recital December 4. This special 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. For the Participation Agreement, what size instrument one needs, rental and other information go to www.hidesertculturalcenter.org/strings-conservatory-registration or see below. Some financial aid may be available.
JPHIL Prep Strings Class – Fall 2014 – Strings Conservatory
JPHIL Prep Strings Class – Fall 2014 – Strings Conservatory – This class is designed for continuing or intermediate strings students, ages 9 through adult. The hour-long class starts @ 7 pm October 2 and continues each Thursday (except Thanksgiving week’s class is held on Tuesday, Nov. 25) and culminates in a public recital December 4. From 8-8:30 pm (on 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. For the Participation Agreement, what size instrument one needs, rental and other information go to www.hidesertculturalcenter.org/strings-conservatory-registration or see below. Some financial aid may be available.
HOW TO ENROLL:
NOTE: Class size is limited. Enroll early to help guarantee that you can participate.
1 Fill-Out Enrollment Form and send to: info@hidesertculturalcenter.org or bring to the first class.
DOWNLOAD ENROLLMENT FORM2Pay online or pay over the phone by calling the Box Office: 760.366.3777
ENROLL ONLINE NOW3Make sure you have an instrument. If you don’t already have an instrument:
OPTION 1 – Rent an instrument from the Cultural Center. Rentals are on a first come, first served basis. The rental cost is $30, plus an additional $20 refundable deposit in advance. CLICK HERE to check instrument availability. If an instrument is available, select the instrument and continue through the check-out process. You may also pay by calling the Box Office at 760.366.3777
IMPORTANT: If you are getting a rental violin from us, you will also need to fill-out and send us the applicable Instrument Lease Agreement:
CLICK HERE for the Instrument Rental Agreement for Adult
CLICK HERE for the Instrument Rental Agreement for Minor
OPTION 2 – Rent or buy an instrument from another source. The following links below are provided as a courtesy:
http://www.sharmusic.com/
http://www.violinslover.com/
Gateway Pawn Shop
http://www.jtmusic.biz/
Watch the YouTube video below to check which violin size is right for you!