The new season of the Flagler Youth Orchestra ’s strings program is about to begin. All interested parents and students are invited to attend our orientation session on Wednesday, September 3 at 5:00 pm at Buddy Taylor Middle School to sign up and learn about the program.

	Enrollment is offered free of charge by the Flagler County School District.
	Any Flagler County student is eligible to enroll: 3 rd grade and up is encouraged.
	Students may elect to play violin, viola, cello, or doublebass.
	Beginner, intermediate and advanced musicians are all welcome.
	Classes are held at Buddy Taylor Middle School twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays in one hour sessions from 3 pm to 6 pm .
	Information on instrument rentals from area music stores will be available at orientation.
	First class for first-time students is Wednesday, September 10.

Students will learn about the enriching world of classical music while receiving string instruction in a player-friendly environment. Regardless of the student’s age or experience level, he or she will participate in performance opportunities organized throughout the year.
Our music director and conductor, Jonathan May, has worked with young musicians for the past 28 years and has developed orchestras throughout the United States including Minnesota , Colorado , Tennessee , and Florida . Assisting Mr. May, the strings program boasts three additional string teachers with more than 50 years of combined experience.

Join the fastest growing, most exciting music program in Florida.

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Ready to join? Print this document, fill it out and mail or fax to the address at the top of the enrollment form.

Are you a current Flagler Youth Orchestra member? Welcome back emails were sent out on July 18. If you did not get this email, please call Cheryl.