Early bird price expires on Jul 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Early bird price expires on Jul 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Debut Orchestra is an introductory string orchestra for students who have learned basic technique on their instrument. Students learn how to play as an ensemble and continue to focus on basic technique and reading music. Rehearsals are split between instrument-specific group lessons and orchestra rehearsals.
Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00-11:15am.
Optional Enrichment Class
Music Theory
This is an additional class that will review concepts including note-reading, rhythms, and much more! Music theory will meet after rehearsal/sectionals from 11:30am-12:15pm. Music Theory tuition is free (available during registration).
Fall dates:
(Parent and Student Orientation): September 12th
September 19th
September 26th
October 3rd
October 10th
October 17th
October 24th
October 31st
November 7th
November 14th
November 21st
December 5th
Concert: December 12th
No Program November 28th
Spring dates:
January 23rd
January 30th
February 6th
February 20th
February 27th
March 6th
March 13th
March 20th
April 3rd
April 10th
April 17th
April 24th
May 1st
May 8th
Concert: May 15th
No Program February 13th and March 27th
Schedule is Subject to Change
09/12/2026, 09/19/2026, 09/26/2026, 10/03/2026, 10/10/2026, 10/17/2026, 10/24/2026, 10/31/2026, 11/07/2026, 11/14/2026, 11/21/2026, 11/28/2026, 12/05/2026, 12/12/2026, 12/19/2026, 12/26/2026, 01/02/2027, 01/09/2027, 01/16/2027, 01/23/2027, 01/30/2027, 02/06/2027, 02/13/2027, 02/20/2027, 02/27/2027, 03/06/2027, 03/13/2027, 03/20/2027, 03/27/2027, 04/03/2027, 04/10/2027, 04/17/2027, 04/24/2027, 05/01/2027, 05/08/2027, 05/15/2027
Minimum: 1
Registration starts on 04/25/2026 and ends on 09/05/2026.
Room: 200
Please contact DC Youth Orchestra Program if you have any questions.