Enrichment Classes 2024
In addition to the two hours of core curriculum, each student registered in Book 1 and higher may enroll in two or more enrichment courses.
Siblings are also welcome to register for extra classes.
Students can choose from the following enrichment classes:
Accompanying: The class will include a guided tour of string instruments, sight-reading, and hands-on experience playing with others. Minimum level: performing at Book 5 level.
Bucket Drumming: Taught by Dennis Dove, founder of Kids Junk Orchestra, this class encourages group cooperation and team building in addition to developing basic rhythm and drumming skills.
Fiddle for all: All instruments and levels are invited to learn the art of fiddle and improvisation. Students will be grouped into classes according to their level of playing and all will learn both melody and harmony parts.
Orchestra: At OSI, orchestra is a core class for all! Students will love learning music with the amazing Gwen Gilbertson. Her humor, joy, enthusiasm, and attention to detail inspires and ignites passion in students of all levels.
All orchestras begin rehearsals on Sunday afternoon and perform Friday.
Creating with Orff: Our Orff class ultizes standard Orff instruments and familiar melodies. Students will begin by learning all the Orff accompaniment parts for a selection of songs, and then will expand into creating their own patterns to add to texture. Students who are new or inexperienced with Orff are encouraged to join this class.
Minimum age: 6 years old.
Origami: Charlie Graham will present several projects in the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Please indicate your prior experience level on the registration form.
Singing: Our singing class introduces rhythm, pitch, and harmony by singing together. The class will include movement and fun songs taught in a playful, meaningful, and joyful context. Classes will be organized by age. Minimum age: 4 years old.
