Bedford Strings Program

The Manchester Community Music School is excited to partner with the Bedford School District to provide an after school strings program.

Taught by MCMS faculty, students work on their violin, viola and cello skills in an encouraging group setting designed to promote peer teamwork.

Classes cover hand position, posture, basic note reading, rhythms, and pitch.

Bedford Strings: Riddle Brook Elementary School

All classes are held at the school the student signs up for. Students must commit to the full session and regular practice at home.

  • Teacher: Muriel Orcutt
  • Ages: Grades 1-4 (Grades 1-2 - 1 year experience or private lessons to required)
  • Rehearsal Time: Mondays, 2:20-3:05
  • Number of Weeks: 32 weeks
  • Dates: 9/18/23-5/20/24
  • Tuition: $480

Bedford Strings: McKelvie Intermediate School

All classes are held at the school the student signs up for. Students must commit to the full session and regular practice at home.

  • Teacher: Muriel Orcutt
  • Ages: Grades 5-8
  • Rehearsal Time: Mondays, 3:30-4:15
  • Number of Weeks: 32 weeks
  • Dates: 9/18/23-5/20/24
  • Tuition: $480

Bedford Strings: Memorial Elementary School

All classes are held at the school the student signs up for. Students must commit to the full session and regular practice at home.

  • Teacher: Heather Bond
  • Ages: Grades 3 & 4
  • Rehearsal Time: Tuesdays, 2:30-3:15
  • Number of Weeks: 32 weeks
  • Dates: 9/19/23-5/28/24
  • Tuition: $480

Bedford Strings: Peter Woodbury Elementary School

All classes are held at the school the student signs up for. Students must commit to the full session and regular practice at home.

  • Teacher: Muriel Orcutt
  • Ages: Grades 3 & 4
  • Rehearsal Time: Thursdays, 2:30-3:15
  • Number of Weeks: 32 weeks
  • Dates: 9/21/23-5/23/24
  • Tuition: $480

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