Immanuel Church

• Beethoven Strings meets weekly for 2 semesters.

• Each weekly class is 60 minutes.

2024-2025 Schedule

FALL Semester 2024: September 3 - December 14, 2024 (Registration Opens July 1)

SPRING 2025: January 8 - May 3, 2025 (Registration Opens November 1)

Class Schedule:

Choose the location and time that best fits your schedule.

• Tuesdays: 5:00-6:00pm - Immanuel Boone County Campus (1440 Boone Aire Rd, Florence, KY)

• Wednesdays: 5:00-6:00pm - Conner Middle School (Alternate Location Sept. 4 & 11 at Hebron Baptist Church - 3435 Limaburg Rd, Hebron, KY 41048)

• Thursdays: 5:00-6:00pm - Immanuel Lakeside Park Campus (2551 Dixie Hwy, Lakeside Park, KY)

Beethoven Strings Tuition: $195 per semester / per student.

*No refunds after the first two weeks of class.

*Tuition does not include instrument rental fees.

Tuition Includes:

• Weekly 60-minute class

• Concerts Opportunities

• Special Saturday Workshops

• Class music and supplies

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2024-2025 Concert Strings Performance Opportunities:

• DECEMBER Concert – December 14, 2024 @ 11:00 am - Location: Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Dr, Park Hills, KY 41011

• COMMUNITY Concert – March (TBA), 2025 - Location: TBD

• SPRING Concert – May 3, 2025 (Time TBA) Location: TBD

Do you use a curriculum? YES. For Beethoven Strings, Bartel String Ensemble, and Concert Strings each semester to learn music that brings new challenges, develops rhythmic and note reading skills building on what students prior knowledge to enhance the overall musical experience.

May Homeschool students participate in orchestra, chamber groups, and private lessons? YES! We welcome all students to participate and experience the Immanuel School of Music in all aspects: 6 levels of orchestral opportunities, chamber groups, private lessons, and ISM mentor program.

How often should I expect teacher communication? Orchestra teachers send weekly emails which include practice materials, class reminders, and concert information.

My child completed the year. What’s next? Immanuel School of Music has six levels of orchestras, summers programs, private lessons, and chamber ensemble opportunities. Immanuel School of Music promotes musical growth for all ages.

Students advance to the next level Orchestra after completing each year. Auditions are required when entering Levels 4, 5 or 6 (Concert Strings, YSO, Sinfonia).

My instrument or bow needs a repair, what should I do?  First, reach out to your child’s Teacher. All ISM Teachers can quickly assess if they can assist or if the instrument may need to be swapped for a different instrument. Larger repairs are taken care of by Baroque Violin Shop which are covered under the BVS rental program’s free maintenance and replacement coverage.

I would like to continue with orchestra in the Spring. I signed up for the BVS monthly or year rental. Do I still need to complete the Spring Registration Form?  YES.  Families will need to register & Pay Tuition for each term with ISM.  Registration is due prior to the start of the first class.  

BVS monthly & yearly instrument rental is directly through Baroque Violin Shop. If you have signed up for rental for the month or year - no further action is needed with BVS. For instrument rental contract questions – contact BVS.  

Questions regarding your instrument rental, credit balance, or making an instrument rental payment? Contact Baroque Violin Shop directly.

Does the Orchestra Spring Term cover new material?  YES! Our Spring Term covers new material as it is a continuation of the Fall Term. Like an academic class at school, each session builds up itself with new musical skills and the introduction of new songs.  

We have a conflict in the Fall and/or Spring. What are my options to continue my child’s music studies at ISM?  One option is talk with your teacher and request placement in another class for your Orchestra level if more than one class day is offered.

If your child has a conflict, decides to pause, or discontinue orchestra, but enjoys playing their instrument (or would like to try a new instrument), you may enjoy Private Lessons or a Discovery Package as an option.  Summer Session, too, is a great time to continue your child’s musical growth. We are happy to discuss this option with you further should you be interested.  

Looking ahead to Summer, what are my options for continuing music after completing Spring Term? Summer Session offers Summer Strings Club.  Summer Strings Club is for students who have completed Mozart Strings, Beethoven Strings, Bartel String Ensemble, or 1-3 years of private lessons. No audition is required. Approximately 3rd-6th grade. Fun weekly activities: Orchestra, sectionals, special workshops, and spirit wear contests. Students attend the weeks that work with their family schedule.

Those who completed Concert Strings may join Summer YSO. In addition, students may wish to consider Chamber Players, a Summer Auditioned small Ensemble group matched with a teacher for small group instruction.

Email Assistance: I am not receiving weekly emails - whom do I contact? ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org.    

Registration & Dreamclass Assistance: I need assistance with registration and/or Dreamclass- whom should I contact? ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org

What are the Mission & Goals of orchestra levels 2, 3, 4? Our goal is to teach your child(ren) music and string instruments and important values including individual discipline, creativity and teamwork.

Teachers provide various forms of instruction to best serve the students as a group The importance of home practice to ensure growth outside of orchestra is given weekly as they receive focused homework goals.

Students become developed players with the ability to fluidly read music, perform as an Ensemble, are given performance opportunities and mature musically each year.

When ready to advance beyond levels 2,3,& 4- students may then audition for levels 5 and 6. These top-two auditioned levels participate and travel as an Orchestra with the World Strides Competition yearly.

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