Metropolitan Youth Orchestras of Central Alabama and Scrollworks


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Whatever your age, master an instrument with free music lessons. Perform throughout our community with other youth musicians. Share your knowledge and passion for music. Make it all happen by donating money, instruments or time.

Metropolitan Youth Orchestras of Central Alabama (MYOCA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to making music instruction and ensemble playing available to all, thereby developing character and sense of community.

We offer opportunities tailored for the performance level and maturity of musicians ages 10 to 18, from free lessons on many instruments offered through our Scrollworks program to an evolving family of ensembles currently including a choir and three levels of youth orchestra.

Young people of diverse racial, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds are encouraged to explore and cultivate their musical talent and contribute to Alabama's musical culture.

Our progressive music education programs are staffed by accomplished musicians with real-world experience. Students receive broad exposure to classical, jazz, world music and other genre. While lessons are offered during three terms (spring, summer & fall), youth musicians may audition for the ensembles at any time.

What's New at MYOCA

  • September 3, 2010, 1:39 pm

     

    Lessons for the fall term are filled.

    Please complete and submit this form to be placed on the waiting list. We will be pulling from that list to fill no-shows after the first lessons on September 11.

    Registration for spring term begins December 20.

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  • September 3, 2010, 12:54 pm

     

    It's easy! Email Julie Shum (by clicking here) to arrange a convenient audition time.

    Audition requirements: 2 scales, short solo (less than 3 min) and sight reading.

    Rehearsals take place on Saturdays at Highlands United Methodist Church, 1045 20th St S.

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  • August 20, 2010, 4:53 pm

    Registered Scrollworks parents, students and orchestra/choir members are expected to attend orientation meetings Saturday, August 28 at Highlands United Methodist Church. If you cannot attend, please email Mr. Hrom immediately.

    For students taking lessons and their parents:

    The orientation meeting is at 11 am.

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  • July 4, 2010, 10:27 am

    Come support our kids and enjoy great music at the same time!

    July 31, 5:00 pm- Ensembles Final Concert in the Sanctuary at Highlands United Methodist Church, 1045 20th St S. Reception to follow.

    • Orchestra
    • Pop Ensemble
    • Jazz Ensemble
    • Beginning String Ensemble
    • Choir

    August 7, 11:00 am- Student Soloists' Recital in the Sanctuary at Highlands United Methodist Church, 1045 20th St S. Reception to follow.

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