Junior Strings Ensemble

ABOUT
Junior Strings Ensemble is offered to students who already play the violin or cello, and can play the first 15 pieces in Suzuki Book Volume 1 (ability to play in G+). This class is offered for students enrolled in Grades 4 - 8 at Pacific Academy for the 2025/2026 school year.

INSTRUCTOR
Ms. Mylana Spoelstra

LOCATION
Drop off and pick up will be in the cafeteria.
Instructors will escort students to and from their class location.

DATES
Monday, September 8th, 2025 to Monday, June 15th, 2026
Time: 2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Please note, classes follow the school calendar, so there will be no classes on days that school is not in session.

COST
Total Program Cost: $463
Payment Options: Cash, Cheque, or Credit Card 
(All Credit Card payments will be subject to a 4% Convenience Fee)
Payment Due Dates:

• First half due upon registration
• Second half due October 15, 2025

Sibling Discounts and Multi-Program Discounts available for early registrations (before the program start date) only.

ATTIRE
Students will remain in their school uniform.

INSTRUMENT
Students are required to have their own string instrument.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Rehearsals are weekly, and must be considered a priority.
Practicing at home is essential.
The instructor will provide all the music needed.
Families must provide instruments (renting from Long & McQuade is recommended).
There will be a minimum of two performance opportunities each year. More details to be given closer to the dates.

REGISTRATION
Registration opens on May 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM and closes on October 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM or once the program is full. A waitlist is available at no cost.