Advanced Grade 3 and 4 students who show competency with note reading may be invited to join the Lower School Orchestra. They may audition in the fall or be recommended by the instructor. Grade 2 students who demonstrate an advanced proficiency level, study privately outside of school, and show developmental readiness may also audition or be recommended by the instructor. Orchestra members participate in two weekly group lessons during the school day and perform in at least three concerts each school year. Students can be in both strings and the PE tennis program. We work closely with the coach to align their schedules. Led by LJCDS Music Educators Joan Diener and Kelley Hart

Students choose to learn to play the violin or cello. This class focuses on technique and note-reading skills, with at least two concert performances each school year. In addition to the after-school lessons, students receive a group class weekly during recess or PE time. Participation in this program is contingent on the student taking private lessons concurrently outside of school. Students can be in both strings and the PE tennis program. We work closely with the coach to align their schedules. Led by LJCDS Music Educators Joan Diener and Kelley Hart

These after-school lessons are available through a partnership with Villa Musica, a local non-profit community music center. They take place on campus and are designed to be a nurturing environment where students can further develop skills they learn during the day with music classes and ensembles directed by LJCDS music teachers. Parents will be billed through the school for lesson fees. Lesson options include: Private violin lessons (Grades 1–12) Private piano lessons (Grades 1–12) Private voice lessons (Grades 1-12) Private guitar lessons (Grades 3–12) Students with private lessons will meet with their teacher for 30 minutes between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. one day a week. Winter Dates: Mondays (9 sessions) December 2, 9, 16 (No class on Dec. 23, 30) January 6, 13, 27 (No class on Jan. 20) February 3, 10, 24 (No class on Feb. 17) Tuesdays (11 sessions) December 3, 10, 17 (No class on Dec. 24, 31) January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesdays (11 sessions) December 4, 11, 18 (No class on Dec. 25) January 8, 15, 22, 29 (No class on Jan. 1) February 5, 12, 19, 26 Thursdays (10 sessions) December 5, 12, 19 (No class on Dec. 26) January 9, 16, 23, 30 (No class on Jan. 2) February 6, 20, 27 (No class on Feb. 13) Fridays (8 sessions) December 6, 13 (No class on Dec. 20, 27) January 10, 17, 24 (No class on Jan. 3) February 7, 21, 28 (No class on Feb. 14) $54/private lesson $28/group lesson Led by Villa Musica instructors Once registered, please contact Aaron Bullard (abullard@villamusica.org) about scheduling and with any questions. By signing up for lessons, you are committing to the entire quarter.