Access to Music

Intro to Strings: Here’s the chance for your third, fourth or fifth grade student to try playing a violin, viola or cello! The Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance is partnering with the Fox Valley Park District to offer this exciting new program. Students receive expert group instruction in a fun environment. Instruction includes basic technique, music reading, proper care of an instrument and small ensemble experience. Students will be prepared to join the Access to Music Program.

Cost: $100 resident/$150 non-resident per student; includes instruction, materials and instrument rental.

Tuesdays, February 2—March 9; 5:30—6:30 pm

Thursdays, February 4—March 11; 5:30—6:30 pm

Prisco Center — Fox Valley Park District

Lake Street at Illinois Avenue in Aurora

Access to Strings I Program: For students who have completed the Intro to Strings program and have a strong desire to continue learning to play their instrument. Students receive expert small group instruction including music theory and some ensemble experience. Intro to Strings teacher recommendation necessary to enroll in Access to Strings I.

Cost: $100 resident/$150 non-resident per student; includes instruction, materials and instrument rental.

Tuesdays, March 23-April 27 from 6:30-7:30.

Prisco Center — Fox Valley Park District

Lake Street at Illinois Avenue in Aurora

A limited number of scholarships are available for these two programs through the Fox Valley Academy of Music Performance. Scholarships are based on financial need.

For more information or to register call the Fox Valley Park District at 630-859-8606