Students will learn the basic techniques of playing the violin, viola, and cello, as well as reading music and playing within a group setting, in this team-based performance ensemble. This is a beginning-level program and no prior experience is required. Teams will be able to continue to advance to higher playing levels as the program grows.
Orchestra League
Rutherford County
PICK YOUR TEAM
(each team will practice once a week)
VIOLINS
(8 players per team)
Team A (Grades 3-5): Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Team B (Grades 6-8): Mondays, 4:40-5:40 pm
Team C (Grade 9-Adult): Mondays, 5:50-7:00 pm
VIOLAS
(6 players per team)
Team D (Grades 3-5): Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Team E (Grades 6-8): Mondays, 4:40-5:40 pm
Team F (Grade 9-Adult): Mondays, 5:50-7:00 pm
CELLOS
(4 players per team)
Team G (Grades 3-5): Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Team H (Grades 6-8): Mondays, 4:40-5:40 pm
Team I (Grade 9-Adult): Mondays, 5:50-7:00 pm
More teams will be added with enough interest.
You may contact Wild Roots to see what positions are available: [email protected].
FALL SESSION 2025
SCHEDULE:
12 Practices: Mondays, starting Sept. 15-Dec. 1
2 All-Team Combined Practices:
Sunday, Oct. 19 & Sunday, Nov. 16, 2:00-4:00pm
First Game (concert): TBA
Coaches:
Eben Mann - TEAM Violin
Jan Daugherty - TEAM Viola
Marie Cole -TEAM Cello
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest City
(438 W Main St)
FALL SESSION 2025 TUITION: $180*
Family Discount: 25% off tuition price for additional family members
*Monthly payment option available - contact [email protected]
There will be no refunds for missed practices.
Instruments are available for rent. Rental fee is due at the first practice.
Violin/Viola: $50 for Fall Session 2025 (12 weeks)
Cello: $110 for Fall Session 2025 (12 weeks)
Opportunity Scholarship
*An artistic and creative alternative to the high-demanding sport leagues.
*A positive and productive group experience; each encouraging and empowering one another in order to make the best team possible.
*Learning skills that can be applied and utilized for a lifetime of enrichment.
*Each team will meet once a week to practice together.
*All teams will come together several times during the session to practice as a group.
*Several "games" will be played throughout the year at different venues.
*Each team will have the opportunity to play at different locations throughout the community as an outreach to those who lack and crave enrichment in their lives.