HMA String Orchestras

The HMA String Orchestra program is excited to announce that starting Summer 2026, we will have 2 different string orchestras!

SUMMER ORCHESTRA 2026

Summer String Orchestra - meets on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:15pm.  Open to all students currently taking private lessons or students who have participated in our spring 2026 orchestra.  We will focus on technique and preparing for auditions for fall orchestra.  We will also play some fun summer music!  No performances or recordings over the summer. It is $80 (includes registration) and we will meet on the following dates - 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28

Beginning Violin, Viola, Cello Class - meets on Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm.  If you are interested in trying out the violin, viola, or cello this is the class for you!  Open to ages 7-17.  We will start learning basic skills for playing these string instruments.  No previous experience necessary. This will be a good starting point to get some extra experience in before fall orchestra.  A limited number of student instruments are available for playing in house, but it is recommended that if you are continuing into fall orchestra that you rent an instrument. $80 (includes registration) and we will meet on the following dates - 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30

FALL ORCHESTRA 2026

HMA String Orchestra - Meets on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:15pm beginning on Tuesday, August 4th. Students are required to audition for this orchestra. The HMA String Orchestra is open to students ages 7-17 with previous string experience. Violins, violas, cellos, and double basses are welcome. The orchestra will study late beginner through intermediate repertoire and move at a faster pace. The HMA String Orchestra will have the opportunity to record in HMA’s recording studio and will perform in the end of the semester recital. Students may also have additional performance opportunities throughout the semester. Please reach out to Raevynn via email here to schedule your audition.

HMA Prelude Orchestra - Meets on Thursdays from 5:30-6:45pm beginning on Thursday, August 6th. The HMA Prelude Orchestra is open to all students ages 7-17. No previous string experience required! Beginners are welcome in this group and repertoire is multi-level so that each student has an appropriate part that is comfortable to play, but also challenging enough to be engaging. No audition required. The HMA Prelude Orchestra will have the opportunity to record in HMA’s recording studio and will perform in the end of the semester recital.

Early Bird Special - Pay in full by Thursday, June 25th and tuition will be $170 for HMA String Orchestra or HMA Prelude Orchestra. This includes your registration fee.

Pay in Full on your first rehearsal (Tuesday, August 4th for HMA String Orchestra; Thursday, August 6th for HMA Prelude Orchestra) and tuition is $220, which includes your registration fee.

Tuition for Fall 2026 Semester is $320. This includes the $20 registration fee (due in August) and tuition can be broken up into payments of $60 per month (due in August, September, October, November, and December). Tuition is non-refundable and missed rehearsals are not credited/prorated/refunded. All students are expected to commit to the entire semester.