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After School Instrumental Music Program

🎶 Grades 2 and Up | Thursdays, 3:45–4:30 PM

We’re excited to offer this elective after school instrumental music program for students in grades 2 and up.
Returning woodwind students from last year’s class are welcome, and new beginners are encouraged to join!

Miss Chiara Head will lead the program every Thursday from 3:45–4:30 PM, guiding students through hands-on instruction on the following instruments:

🎺 Flute • Clarinet • Saxophone • Trumpet • French Horn • Trombone
🥁 Percussion
🎻 Violin • Viola • Cello

Note: This class requires a minimum of 7 students to run.

💲 Program Commitments

  • $115 per Quarter
    Invoices will be sent via QuickBooks and may be paid by ACH or credit card.

  • Full-Year Commitment Required
    Learning a musical instrument takes time and consistent practice. While we understand that challenges may arise, we ask families to commit for the full year. If issues come up, we encourage a conversation with us before requesting to disenroll—we’re here to support your student’s journey.

🎻 Instrument Info

Students must have access to their own instrument. We recommend using our rental partnership with Music & Arts, which offers:

  • High-quality, rent-to-own instruments

  • Convenient setup

  • Affordable rates: Approximately $25–$45/month

  • All rental payments accrue equity toward eventual ownership

🚫 Please do not purchase cheap instruments from online marketplaces (e.g., Amazon)—they often break easily and are not worth repairing.

📎 Additional Costs

  • Sheet music and basic accessories (e.g., reeds, care kits)

  • When renting, we strongly recommend purchasing the care kit—it’s essential, and not just an upsell!

🎯 Practice Expectations

To truly enjoy and progress with their instrument, students should practice a minimum of 4 times per week for about 30 minutes per session, with some flexibility based on age and attention span.