Orchestra Only (No Lessons)

After completing First Year and Second Year classes, students may enroll in an orchestra. Students who have completed a similar experience through their school orchestra program or private lessons may also enroll in an orchestra.

Orchestra Options:

Concertino (Level 1)
- Students have developed the skills to consistently sight-read Grade 1-1.5 rhythms and pitches.
- Select ONE of the following rehearsal options:
  - Tue 5:30-6:30 PM (Section A)
  - Thur 5:45-6:45 PM (Section B)
Capriccio (Level 2)
- Students have developed the skills to consistently sight-read Grade 2-2.5 rhythms and pitches.
- Thursdays, 6:15-7:15 PM
Intermezzo (Level 3, Audition Required)
- Students have developed the skills to consistently sight-read Grade 3-4 rhythms and pitches.
- Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 PM
- To submit an audition, please make 1-2 min video recording of your student performing with their best intonation, tone, posture, and musicianship. Email a private link to the recording to the USC String Project at uscsp@mozart.edu.

If you are unsure which orchestra is a good fit for your child, please contact the USC String Project at uscsp@mozart.edu or indicate "unknown" on the enrollment form and the string project office will contact you.

School Orchestra Membership Policy: Students in the String Project must participate in their school orchestra program if one is available at their school for their grade level.

Attendance Policy: Students may miss no more than three String Project Orchestra rehearsals during the semester. Students who accrue four or more absences from Orchestra will be ineligible to participate in the final concert, but may continue coming to rehearsals.

Tuition for Orchestra Only (No Lessons):

$125 per semester (Concertino or Capriccio)
$180 per semester (Intermezzo)