Metropolitan Youth Orchestras of Central Alabama
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Our Mission: The Metropolitan Youth Orchestras of Central Alabama is dedicated to making music instruction and ensemble playing available to all, thereby developing character and sense of community.
We teach orchestral instruments, piano, and guitar to ages 8 to 18, including children with disabilities. Participating students may borrow instruments that they can also use in their school's music program.
Fall 2026 Registration Is Coming Soon
Scrollworks’ Fall 2026 program will offer Saturday music instruction from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with orchestra rehearsal beginning at 9:00. Students may study strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, percussion, recorder, music theory, composition, and rhythm in 30-minute or one-hour classes. New classes planned for this fall are string bass, marimba, theater classes designed to help students manage performance anxiety and develop stage presence, and Nelken Line Leader training. Students who are ready to prepare and maintain a small repertoire may also join the new Community Performance Ensemble, which will represent Scrollworks at 2 or 3 local events during the semester. Instruments may be borrowed at no additional charge when available.
Beginners and returning students are welcome, including students with disabilities who may benefit from an individualized or team-teaching approach.
Registration and Instrument Open House
Registration for Fall 2026 opens August 1 and closes August 19. The first day of classes is Saturday, August 22.
Scrollworks will be open from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, to help families prepare for the semester. String players can be sized for a loaned violin, cello, or string bass, and returning string students can check whether they need a larger instrument. Returning students may also bring their instruments for inspection and minor repairs as needed.
New students who are unsure which instrument to choose can try the instruments available in our “instrument petting zoo.” Families are also welcome to register in person, particularly if they would like help selecting classes or completing the registration form.
Scrollworks is an approved Alabama CHOOSE Act Education Service Provider.
What is new in 2026:
Teaching address: 1661 Brewster Road, Birmingham, AL 35235
Office hours at BRCC by appointment.
What is the same:
Phone: 205-908-8843
Email: admin@myorch.org
Mailing address (for letters): PO Box 811, Birmingham, AL 35201
We're celebrating our 19th year of music ensembles and instruction! We continue to serve every interested child, age 8 to 18, including those with disabilities.
If you believe, as we do, that learning to play an instrument can positively impact a child, please consider supporting Scrollworks with a monetary donation.
Thank you!!
We offer several performing ensembles for both new and returning students. Certain prerequisite skills must be demonstrated and a placement audition may be required.
Our ensembles:
Metropolitan Youth Orchestra
Chamber Winds
Chamber Strings
Recorder Ensemble
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