Fall 2024

Fall 2024 registration is FINALLY open!

This is a lot of words. Our program is complex and flexible, which makes it wonderful--but hard to explain. I hope you'll read it--at least the parts that apply to your situation.  Don't hesitate to ask questions using one of the many email links on this page.

New since the August 3 drop-in lessons/registration:
We will have Voice lessons available on Saturdays, Choir (age 8+) on Saturdays, Recorder Karate (age 7+) on both Mondays and Saturdays.

And we'll be offering a Jazz Theory class for students in Book 2 or above for their instrument. Participants in this class will be expected to register for the associated Jazz Ensemble to be offered in Spring 2025. Cost of this 30 min theory class is $40.

We may also be offering a ukulele class on Saturdays this semester. Please check the box on the form if you'd be interested if we can make this happen. (We have ukuleles to loan.) Cost of the  30 min class (includes  loan of a ukulele) $40.

If you submitted a registration form already and want to add one of the above, you can change your submission through a link in the confirmation email. Or you can email me (Ms. Goforth).

This fall Scrollworks is offering private lessons, group instruction and ensembles for orchestral instruments (winds, strings and percussion), voice, piano and guitar to children ages 6 to 18, including students with disabilities.

All classes, lessons and ensembles will be in-person at St. Paul UMC on either Monday evenings (between 4 pm and 8 pm) or on Saturdays (between 9 am and 3 pm). Returning students who have been taking online lessons for violin and cello may continue.

Our fall program consists of 12 classes/lessons, a mid-semester jury day, a final performance weekend with an all-day recital camp followed by a formal Solo Recital and a formal Concert for the group classes and ensembles.
Most group classes, ensembles and orchestra are 60 minutes.
Private lessons, instrument explorer, recorder, music/jazz theory,  and the premier recorder ensemble are 30  minutes.

We are planning to serve a free lunch at noon on most teaching Saturdays for our families, staff and  church members.  This will depend on the availability of the fellowship hall during renovations. We will let you know the lunch menu in our weekly 'parent update' email  (Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or if you would like to help serve or to  donate food, paper goods or drinks.)

 The semester calendar is on the home page.
Click here for a handy printable version.
Please do not register if you know your child will miss more than 2 lesson days.

Orientation for new families will be Saturday, August 17 at 9 am. Here's the schedule:
9 am - Violin or cello sizing - for students new to either instrument or returning students who need a larger size or minor repairs or tuning
9:30 am - Theory test for ages 8+. For new students and any returning student who did not take a theory test last semester.
10:00 am - Basic info on our program. For all new students or returning students who did not attend Spring 2024 or Fall 2023.

Participation in the solo recital and/or the ensemble concert is required. Please put this on your calendar and plan to attend. (Out-of-town online students may submit a video.)

Recital Camp is required to participate in the ensemble concert. Please put this on your calendar and plan to attend.

Fees for 12 lessons/classes + jury + concert:


One-time $30 fee to borrow an instrument, if available. (You can swap for a larger size or a different instrument altogether without incurring another fee.)
Scrollworks encourages our students to use this loaned instrument in their school band or orchestra as long as they continue to fully participate in classes and ensembles at Scrollworks.

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Classes for Each Child's Age and Skill:

Age as of Aug. 1, 2024. Exceptions made on a case-by-case basis.

For Age 6, we offer an Instrument Explorer class on Saturday mornings or Monday evenings (30 min). The class focuses on introducing the different instrument families and begins teaching rhythm and note reading. 

For Age 7, we offer beginning violin or 'recorder karate' classes on Monday evenings and Saturdays.

Rhythm Band for Ages 6 - 8:
Saturday mornings
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For Age 8+ (new beginners):
·Violin - Group classes are available on Monday evenings and Saturdays
·Cello - Private lessons on Monday evenings and Saturdays (Limited availability of cellos to loan)

·Winds - Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, - Group class on Monday evenings and Saturdays.
French horn, Tuba, Saxophone, Oboe and Bassoon - Group class on Saturdays.
(Limited availability of instruments to loan for tuba, saxophone,  oboe and bassoon.)

·Percussion - In-person group class on Mondays and Saturdays
·Drum Set - In-person private lessons on Mondays and Saturdays (No drums sets available to loan)
·Guitar - In-person group class on Saturdays.
·Piano - In-person private lessons on Monday evenings and Saturdays. (Limited keyboard availability to loan)
·Voice - In-person private lessons on Saturdays.
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For Age 8+ (at least one previous semester of instruction):
·Violin - Group classes - placement based on skill level, Monday evenings and Saturdays. Online private lessons for returning students.
·Cello - In-person private lessons on Monday evenings and Saturdays. Online private lessons for returning students only

·Winds - In-person group classes - placement based on skill level, Monday evenings, and Saturdays.

·Chamber Strings Ensemble - For intermediate/pre-orchestra strings, by invitation from Bob Crosby. Email to enquire.

·Percussion - Group class on Mondays and Saturdays.
·Drum Set - In-person private lessons on Mondays and Saturdays (No drums sets available to loan)
·Guitar - Group classes - placement based on skill level, offered on Saturdays.
·Piano - In-person private lessons on Mondays and Saturdays.
·Voice - In-person private lessons on Saturdays.
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Choir for Age 8+:
·In-person on Saturdays 

Orchestra for Age 8+ (at least one year of instruction):
Minimum skill level required. (We will contact you for more information.) Rehearsal on Monday evenings and Saturdays. (May attend either or both.)
Instrument lessons will be coordinated with rehearsal time.

Elective for Age 8+ (for those who already play an instrument):
·Music Theory - 30 minute group classes on Mondays and Saturdays.
·Jazz Theory - 30 minute group class on Saturdays. Must be in book 2+ for your instrument and intending to register for the associated jazz ensemble to be offered in the spring semester.
·Premier Recorder Ensemble  - 30 minute rehearsal on Saturdays. By invitation from Dane Lawley. Email to inquire

Click here for questions. ( question@myorch.org  )

Please provide any additional information you think we should know in the comment section of the registration form. Especially anything that would impact how we place/schedule you.  

Registrations are processed in the order received.

If you are ready to register, please click the button which will appear below once the form is ready. Note that payment of the $100 minimum fee is requested but not required to submit the form. You may adjust the amount to reflect your choices or zero it out if you can't pay at this time.

If payment is an issue please email Jeane Goforth.

After submitting, you should receive an automatic confirmation email. If you don't get that email, we didn't get your form. If this is a problem, email Ms. Goforth.

Please watch for any emails from Ms. Goforth with questions about your child's registration. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.

You will receive an email with a personalized family schedule from Ms. Goforth by August 18 or, at the latest, the day before your classes begin (August 19 for Monday lessons, August 24 for Saturday lessons).

If you are new or haven't attended in awhile, please plan on attending orientation on August 17. If you don't need sized for a string instrument, please come at 9:30 am. If your child is younger than age 8, come at 10 am.