Rutherford County Orchestra League

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.

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]. 

Students are expected to be on good behavior at all times; being attentive and listening to instructors. Anyone that is constantly disruptive may be asked to leave the program.

Scheduled practice time at home is required, as we expect to see improvement from week to week, and teammates must be accountable to each other. If a teammate is not practicing as required, and is not fulfilling their position on the team by gradually slowing the progress of the team as a whole, that teammate may be asked to leave the program if they do not improve their performance over a certain amount of time.



*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 twice 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. 

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 (violin), Jan Daugherty (viola), Marie Cole (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)