Who can join the COA?
Students who already play or would like to learn how to play a stringed instrument are welcome to become a member of the COA.
We offer instruction on violin, viola, cello, and double bass to children as young as
5 years old. We also teach students who already play a stringed instrument but who would like to learn another instrument. (Many students play both violin and viola while others play both cello and bass, for example.)
What kind of classes does the COA offer?
Currently, the COA offers six levels of classes and our very own Chamber Orchestra!
Parents and guardians register their child based on the child's ability and experience.
Students who have never played a stringed instrument should be registered in Level 1.
Click here to register for Level 1 of the
Spring 2023 Session!
Students who have played a stringed instrument for at least three months should be registered in Level 2.
Click here to register for Level 2 of the
Spring 2023 Session!
Students who have played a stringed instrument for at least six months should be registered in Level 3.
Click here to register for Level 3 of the
Spring 2023 Session!
Students who have played a stringed instrument for at least nine months should be registered in Level 4.
Click here to register for Level 4 of the
Spring 2023 Session!
Students who have played a stringed instrument for one year should be registered in Level 5.
Click here to register for Level 5 of the
Spring 2023 Session!
Students who have played a stringed instrument for fifteen months should be registered in Level 6.
Click here to register for Level 6 of the
Spring 2023 Session!
Students who have played a stringed instrument for 1 1/2 years should be registered in Chamber Orchestra 1.
Click here to register for
Chamber Orchestra 1 of the
Spring 2023 Session!
When will the COA meet?
The Spring Session will begin on February 26, 2023 and conclude with performances on May 21, 2023. A variety of classes meet from 4:00-6:35 p.m.
During the Spring Session, the COA will meet on the following Sundays:
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February 26
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March 5
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March 19
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March 26
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April 2
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April 16
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April 23
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April 30
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May 7
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May 21
Below is the class schedule for the Spring 2023 Session. Classes are available for students who as young as 5 years old. If you are unsure in which class to enroll your child, please contact
Dr. Jean Hellner at community.orchestra.academy@gmail.com.
Classes for students who are in Level 1:
Violin/Viola: 4:00-4:30
Cello/Bass: 4:00-4:30
Ensemble Class for students who are in Level 2:
4:35-5:05
Ensemble Class for students who are in Level 3:
4:35-5:05
How does my child become a member?
To become a member of the COA for the Spring Session, simply register your child online. If you have any questions about classes or registering for them, please email Dr. Jean Hellner at
community.orchestra.academy@gmail.com.
What is the cost to become a member of the COA?*
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A $25 registration fee per family.
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Levels 1-6: A $200 membership fee per student for each ten-week session. (This includes participation in small-group lessons taught by professional teachers and performance opportunities.)
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Chamber Orchestra I: A $225 membership fee per student for each ten-week session. (This includes participation in small-group lessons taught by professional teachers and performance opportunities.)
*Membership payment plans are available upon request.
Ensemble Class for students who are in Level 4:
5:15-5:45
Ensemble Class for students who are in Level 5:
6:05-6:35
Ensemble Class for students who are in Level 6:
6:05-6:35
Ensemble Class for students who are in
Chamber Orchestra 1:
5:15-6:00
Check out our brochure online
Click here to review our brochure, which contains all kinds of valuable information about what we do and why we do what we do.
Where does the COA meet?
The COA meets at the Roland Dille Center for the Arts on the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus.
The university address is 1104 7th Ave. S., Moorhead, Minnesota. Parking is available on the east side of the building and is free on Saturdays and Sundays.