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.
Additional Enrichment Options
Music Theory
An additional class that will review concepts including music literacy, rhythms, and much more! Music theory will meet after rehearsal/sectionals from 11:30am-12:15pm. Music Theory tuition is free (available during registration)
Chamber Music
Small ensembles (2-8 musicians each) that provide additional learning opportunities. Chamber groups will meet from about 12:00pm-1:00pm, so students must be available during that timeframe. Chamber Music tuition is $100 (paid during registration)
Fall Programming Dates:
No Program November 29th
Spring Programming Dates:
No Program February 14th and April 18th
Schedule is Subject to Change
09/06/2025, 09/13/2025, 09/20/2025, 09/27/2025, 10/04/2025, 10/11/2025, 10/18/2025, 10/25/2025, 11/01/2025, 11/08/2025, 11/15/2025, 11/22/2025, 11/29/2025, 12/06/2025, 12/13/2025, 12/20/2025, 12/27/2025, 01/03/2026, 01/10/2026, 01/17/2026, 01/24/2026, 01/31/2026, 02/07/2026, 02/14/2026, 02/21/2026, 02/28/2026, 03/07/2026, 03/14/2026, 03/21/2026, 03/28/2026, 04/04/2026, 04/11/2026, 04/18/2026, 04/25/2026, 05/02/2026, 05/09/2026, 05/16/2026
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.