Sinfonia String Ensemble* (Grades 1-8) violin, viola, cello, bass  *Previously known as "Junior Orchestra". Prerequisite skills: Completion of a Beginning Strings class (or equivalent), 1 year of private lessons, or in Suzuki Book 2 in the OCSAC Suzuki Program. New and returning orchestra students are welcome. *Students 1st-3rd grade must be accompanied by an adult. Junior Orchestra is the second level of the OCSAC Beginning Strings program, and offers a first orchestral experience for violin, viola, cello and double bass students. Classes focus on reading music, playing under a conductor, developing ensemble skills, and performing beginning to intermediate grade level music. This class will prepare students for Campus String Orchestra, Leadership & Performance for Strings, and CAPAA String Orchestra programs. It is also highly recommended as an ensemble opportunity for Suzuki Strings & Private Lessons students. Junior Orchestra is a 30-week, full school-year program. Regular performance opportunities are offered in collaboration with other strings classes. Instruments are not provided. For rental questions, please contact Samuel.meade@oldham.kyschools.us Director: Katherine Mercier Tuition 2026-27: $555 Payment options: 3 quarterly payments of $185 (Sept./Dec./Mar.) 10% discount for payment in full at registration ($499.50) OCSAC Suzuki Strings Discount Tuition 2026-27: $225 Payment options: 3 quarterly payments of $75 (Sept./Dec./Mar.) 10% discount for payment in full ($202.50) OCSAC Non-Suzuki Private Lessons Student Discount Tuition 2026-27: $450 Payment options: 3 quarterly payments of $150 (Sept./Dec./Mar.) 10% discount for payment in full ($405)