Overview

Prelude is 10-week program for students entering grades 1-5 who are interested in learning to play a string instrument in an ensemble setting. Students may choose from violin, viola, cello, and double bass, but only students in grades 3-5 can select double bass.

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Instruments: Violin, viola, cello, and double bass
  • Conductor: Kathleen Kono
  • Ensemble Manager: Myriam Bouti

Requirements

Students may choose from violin, viola, cello, and double bass, but only students in grades 3-5 can select double bass.

Schedule

Rehearsals (2021-22)

  • Sundays 12:30 pm-1:30 pm at Elley-Long Music Center
  • January 9, 1, 23, 30, February 6, 20, March 6, 13, 20, 27

Concerts

  • March 27

Attendance Policy

The VYOA believes that full participation by all members of each ensemble leads to greater success and more fun!  Prelude students are allowed 2 rehearsal absences per semester for illness or an unavoidable schedule conflict. If students must miss more than 2 rehearsals in a given semester, we ask them to come in and play for the conductor as a check-in to make sure they are keeping up with the pace of the course.

Tuition & Financial Aid

2021-2022 Prelude Tuition: $400

The cost of tuition includes the student’s 10-week instrument rental, method book, and musical training. Annual tuition fees for participation in the VYOA vary. Please note that tuition is non-refundable. 

Financial Aid

The VYOA believes strongly that no child should be discouraged from participating due to financial need. Need-based financial aid is available to all families who wish to apply. Click the button below to apply. Please contact our office for additional information or to receive a hard-copy of the Financial Aid application.

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Register for Prelude!

  • Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Please download and complete the registration packet. This includes tuition payment, medical information, and our media consent form.

All programs have a non-refundable registration fee of $50, included in tuition.

Questions

Contact Myriam Bouti with any questions.

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Hello Presto players! My name is Kathleen Kono and I am excited to return for another year of Presto! Together we will learn how to play as an orchestra with new friends that play violins, violas, cellos and basses. At the end of the five-weeks, we will perform an amazing concert for all your family and friends.  Please join us, and get ready to have some fun playing music together!  I can’t wait to meet you!

Kathleen Kono, Conductor