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: Lurgio and BHS

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

  • Director: Muriel Orcutt
  • Ages: Grade 7 - 12
  • Rehearsal Time: Wednesday, 3:15 PM - 4:30PM
  • Start Date: 9/16/26- 5/26/27
  • Tuition: $450

Bedford Strings: Memorial 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: Carlene Peterson
  • Ages: Open to 3rd and 4th grade students at Memorial School.
  • Rehearsal Time: Tuesdays, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
  • Number of Weeks: 32 weeks
  • Dates: 09/15/2026 - 05/18/2027
  • Tuition: $520

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: Only open to 3rd and 4th grade students at Riddle Brook School
  • Rehearsal Time: Mondays, 2:20 PM – 3:10 PM
  • Number of Weeks: 32 weeks
  • Dates: 09/14/2026-05/17/2027
  • Tuition: $520

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: Only open to 5th and 6th grade students at McKelvie Intermediate School
  • Rehearsal Time: Mondays, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
  • Number of Weeks: 32 weeks
  • Dates: 09/14/2026-05/17/2027
  • Tuition: $520

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: Only open to 3rd and 4th grade students at Peter Woodbury School.
  • Rehearsal Time: Thursdays, 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
  • Number of Weeks: 32 weeks
  • Dates: 09/17/2026-05/20/2027
  • Tuition: $520

Need an instrument?

Recommended rental program
Violin, Viola (shoulder rest required):

DISCLAIMER:

$40 annual registration fee per student is added to tuition cost,
maximum $80 fee per family.

Payment of this fee is NON REFUNDABLE

Snow Day Alert:

Closed Monday, February 23rd, due to winter weather. School re-opens on Tuesday the 24th for make-up classes only. NHYE rehearsals cancelled. Happy Winter Break!