Registration for the
Fall 2023 Session
Parents and guardians of aspiring musicians are invited to register for the following:
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*Please note that students can be enrolled concurrently in private lessons and either a COA class or Chamber Orchestra.
Register for COA Classes*
Currently, the COA offers six levels of classes!
Parents and guardians register their child based on the child's ability and experience.
Please note that all classes meet on Sundays during the Fall Session.
Click here to register for
Level I
For students who have not played their instrument before.
Class time: 1:00-1:30
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Level II
For students who know the basic functions of posture and bowing as well as their fingerings and notes.
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Class time: 1:00-1:30
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Level III
For students who have the ability to read and play note values, know the aspects of a scale, and can play along with peers.
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Class time: 1:35-2:05
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Level V
For students have advanced skills and knowledge of bowings, rhythms, and
ear training.
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Class time: 1:35-2:05
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Level IV
For students who can slur, play intervals, and have comprehension of dynamics.
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Class time: 1:35-2:05
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Level VI
For students who are familiar with major and minor scales and who can play in
half position.
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Class time: 2:15-2:45
*If you are unsure which class your child should be in, please email us or call 701-261-8826.
Register for Chamber Orchestra
The COA Chamber Orchestra is for students who maintain the basic functions of playing with their peers and can fully read music. Students will learn how to follow a conductor.
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Click here to register.
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Rehearsal time: 2:15-3:00
Register for Private Lessons
Private lessons offer students an opportunity to work one-on-one with a private teacher.
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Beginning ages vary with instrument.
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Click here to register.
When will the COA Classes and Chamber Orchestra meet?
The Fall Session will begin on
September 10, 2023 and conclude with COA class performances and a Chamber Orchestra concert on November 19, 2023.
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During the Fall Session, the COA classes and Chamber Orchestra will meet on the following Sundays:
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September 10
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September 17
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September 24
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October 1
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October 8
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October 15
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October 29
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November 5
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November 12
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November 19
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Excluded date: October 22
Below is the class schedule for the
Fall 2023 Session:
Classes for students who are in Level 1:
Violin/Viola: 1:00-1:30
Cello/Bass: 1:00-1:30
Class for students who are in Level 2:
1:00-1:30
Class for students who are in Level 3:
1:35-2:05
Class for students who are in Level 4:
1:35-2:05
Class for students who are in Level 5:
1:35-2:05
Class for students who are in Level 6:
2:15-2:45
Chamber Orchestra:
2:15-3:00
What is the cost to enroll in the COA?*
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A one-time $25 registration fee per student for Class Levels 1-6 and for Chamber Orchestra.
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Class 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: 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.)
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Private Lessons: $180 for each twelve-week session.
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*Payment plans are available upon request.
Where does the COA meet?
The COA meets at the Roland Dille Center for the Arts on the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus. Parking is available on the east side of the building.
*The address on the map, 1334 9th Ave. S., routes you to the parking-lot entrance of the Roland Dille Center for the Arts.*