Pinellas Youth Symphony 2007-2008 Season
Beginning string classes in violin, cello and bass are offered to students from 5-14 years of age with no prior strings knowledge. PYS also offers advanced beginner instructional string classes for students who have had at least 6 months prior experience. Although there are no audition requirements for acceptance into a string class, a young student must have an attention level which will allow him/her to take part in a one-hour class, without becoming bored or disruptive.
Beginning Strings classes will meet for one hour on Sunday afternoons, between 3:00-6:00PM, at the Marcia P. Hoffman Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall, beginning September 16, 2007. Students in all string classes will have the opportunity to perform in an end-of-the-year recital in the Murray Studio of Ruth Eckerd Hall. String classes may be offered at alternative south and/or mid-county sites, provided enough students register for a class.
Pre-registration for Beginning String Classes:
Please go to the online pre-registration form by clicking on the “Audition Registration” link at left. Please submit this form online to begin the registration process. This registration will place your child in line for classes which are offered on a first-come/first-served basis.
Final registration and Orientation for Beginning String Classes:
Final registration and orientation for first-time string students of PYS will take place on the first day of class, tentatively set for Sunday, September 16th, 2007 (note: this date coincides with the 2nd week of orchestra rehearsals), at the Education Institute of Ruth Eckerd Hall. Those pre-registered for classes will recieve notification confirming the student's acceptance into a class and the time set for the Orientation Session.
Some scholarships are available for beginning string students and scholarship applications may be submitted during final registration. If you have difficulty obtaining a string instrument, please contact the Operations Director, Wayne Raymond, at pysoperations@yahoo.com for assistance.