General Info

LEVELS OFFERED
Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced

CLASS LENGTH
45-90 mins per week on average, based on student age and level

REHEARSALS
Ensembles rehearse in Santa Fe and Los Alamos

PERFORMANCES
Two times per year minimum for ensembles for kindergarten and older; based on student age and level

LOCATIONS & GRADE LEVELS

ORCHESTRA

Elementary Violin I

Learn the violin for the first time in a friendly and fast-paced environment!  

• Mondays from 4:30-5:15 PM
• Classes held at Carlos Gilbert Elementary
• Student Age – Kindergarten-3rd grade
• Experience needed – None
• Audition required – No
• Instrument Rentals – provided through our office, based on availability
• Tuition – $525

Elementary Violin II

Continue learning the violin while building on the skills you have already learned!

• Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30 PM
• Classes held at Carlos Gilbert Elementary
• Student Age – 1st-3rd grade
• Experience needed – at least 1 semester
• Audition required – No
• Instrument Rentals – provided through our office, based on availability
• Tuition – $525

Elementary Violin Ensemble

An ensemble for beginner violin students who can master concepts quickly, practice regularly at home, and can maintain learning at a fast pace.  A student well-suited for this class will have completed one year of the Symphony’s Elementary Violin program and/or received teacher recommendation to register for this level. 

• Tuesdays from 4:30-5:15 PM
• Classes held at Carlos Gilbert Elementary
• Student Age – 1st-3rd grade
• Experience needed – yes, students should be able to play comfortably with left-hand fingers
• Audition required – No;  teacher approval required
• Tuition – $550

Running Start Beginning Orchestra

An ensemble for older elementary and middle school students who want to learn the violin, viola, cello, or bass for the first time!  Students with some Beginner experience will also be well-suited to this class.

• Thursdays from 5:30-6:45 PM
• Classes held at Carlos Gilbert Elementary
• Student Age – 4th-8th grade
• Experience needed – None;  also appropriate for students with Beginner-level experience
• Audition required – No
• Instrument Rentals – provided through our office, based on availability
• Tuition – $525

Prelude String Orchestra

An ensemble for older elementary and middle school students who play violin, viola, cello, and bass.  It is ideal for students who are demonstrating correct technique and note-reading skills and are able to practice music independently at home. 

• Tuesdays from 5:30-7 PM
• Classes held at Carlos Gilbert Elementary
• Student Age – 4th grade and up
• Experience needed – At least 1-3 years playing their instrument
• Audition required;  students younger than 4th grade may audition if they have 1-3 years of experience
• Tuition – $650

Intermezzo String Orchestra

An ensemble for older elementary and middle school students who play violin, viola, cello, and bass.  It is ideal for students who are very comfortable and experienced playing with an orchestra, sightreading level-appropriate music, and practicing music independently at home. 

• Student Age – 5th grade and up
• Experience needed – at least 3-4 years playing their instrument
• Audition required – yes;  students younger than 5th grade may audition if they have 3-4 years of experience
• Tuition – $650

Youth Philharmonic

An ensemble for middle and high school students who play orchestral instruments in winds, brass, percussion, and strings.  It is ideal for students who are very comfortable and experienced playing with an orchestra, sightreading level-appropriate music, and practicing music independently at home. 

• Student Age – 6th grade and up
• Experience needed – at least 3-4 years playing their instrument
• Audition required – yes;  students younger than 6th grade may audition if they have 3-4 years of experience
• Tuition includes all costs of annual ensemble retreat in NM, always a student favorite!
• Tuition – $780

Youth Symphony Orchestra

An ensemble for high school students who play orchestral instruments in winds, brass, percussion, and strings.  It is ideal for students who are very comfortable and experienced playing with an orchestra, sightreading level-appropriate music, and practicing music independently at home.  Students in this ensemble are expected to perform at a high level and participate successfully in exceptional opportunities, including performing with professional musicians from The Santa Fe Symphony. 

• Student Age – 9th grade and up
• Experience needed – at least 3-4 years playing their instrument
• Audition required – yes;  students younger than 6th grade may audition if they have 3-4 years of experience
• Tuition includes all costs of annual ensemble retreat in NM, always a student favorite!
• Tuition – $800

JAZZ

Jazz Project | Santa Fe

Ensembles focused on learning and developing the skills to play jazz in a small- or large-group setting. 

• Combo rehearsal time/day to be determined after audition
• Classes held at school sites in Santa Fe
• Student Age – 5th-12th grade
• Experience needed – At least 2-3 years playing their instrument or singing
• Audition required – yes
• Tuition – $650

MARIACHI

Beginner Mariachi

A beginner ensemble for students with prior experience playing an instrument who want to learn to play mariachi!   

• Thursdays from 4:15-5:15 PM
• Classes held at Wood Gormley Elementary
• Student Age – 3rd grade and up
• Experience needed – 1 year of experience playing their instrument
• Audition required – no
• Tuition – $550

Mariachi Citlali

An intermediate mariachi ensemble for students who have prior experience playing an instrument and/or mariachi.  

• Thursdays from 4:45-6 PM
• Classes held at Wood Gormley Elementary
• Student Age – 3rd grade and up
• Experience needed – 2 years of experience playing their instrument or 1 year of mariachi experience
• Audition required – yes
• Tuition – $650

Mariachi Estrella

An advanced mariachi ensemble for students who have extensive experience playing their instrument and/or mariachi, with numerous opportunities to perform at community events and attend mariachi conferences and competitions.  

• Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM
• Classes held at Wood Gormley Elementary
• Student Age – 9th grade and up;  exceptions made for younger students with extensive mariachi experience
• Experience needed – 3 years of experience playing their instrument or 2 years of mariachi experience
• Audition required – yes
• Tuition – $800

CHAMBER MUSIC

Intermediate Chamber Music | Santa Fe

An ensemble of 2-5 players who learn to play music in a small group, with no conductor.  This intermediate-level ensemble would be ideal for a student who has minimal chamber music experience.   

• Ensemble rehearsal time/day to be determined after audition
• Classes held in Santa Fe, location TBD
• Student Age – 6th-12th grade
• Experience needed – 2-3 years playing their instrument
• Audition required – Yes
• Placement is contingent on the availability of a level-appropriate group
• Tuition – $650

Advanced Chamber Music | Santa Fe

An ensemble of 2-5 players who learn to play music in a small group, with no conductor.  This advanced ensemble would be ideal for a student who has previous experience studying chamber music, and this ensemble will be given numerous community performance opportunities. 

• Ensemble rehearsal time/day to be determined after audition
• Classes held in Santa Fe, location TBD
• Student Age – 9th-12th grade
• Experience needed – 3-4 years playing their instrument
• Audition required – Yes
• Placement is contingent on the availability of a level-appropriate group
• Tuition – $800

CHORAL

Santa Fe Children’s Chorus I

Learn to sing together in a fun, supportive environment!

• Wednesdays from 4-4:45 PM
• Classes held at Carlos Gilbert Elementary
• Student Age – Kindergarten-2nd grade
• Experience needed – none
• Audition required – no
• Tuition – $525

Santa Fe Children’s Chorus II

Learn to sing together in a fun, supportive environment!

• Wednesdays from 4:45-5:45 PM
• Classes held at Carlos Gilbert Elementary
• Student Age – 3rd-5th grade
• Experience needed – none
• Audition required – no
• Tuition – $550

Santa Fe Youth Chorus

An ensemble for middle and high school students who have a strong interest in singing and prior experience in music.  

• Wednesdays from 5:45-6:45 PM
• Classes held at Carlos Gilbert Elementary
• Student Age – 6th grade and up
• Experience needed – none
• Audition required – yes
• Tuition – $650

JAZZ

Jazz Project | Los Alamos

Ensembles focused on learning and developing the skills to play jazz in a small- or large-group setting.

• Combo rehearsal time/day to be determined after audition
• Classes held at school sites in Los Alamos
• Student Age – 5th-12th grade
• Experience needed – At least 2-3 years playing their instrument or singing
• Audition required – yes
• Tuition – $650

Quemazón Jazz Combo – Los Alamos

An advanced jazz combo with limited enrollment to the highest level players, with opportunities for numerous community performances throughout the year.  

• Combo rehearsal time/day to be determined after audition
• Classes held at school sites in Los Alamos
• Student Age – 9th-12th grade
• Experience needed – Advanced jazz experience
• Audition required – yes
• Tuition – $800

CHAMBER MUSIC

Intermediate Chamber Music | Los Alamos

An ensemble of 2-5 players who learn to play music in a small group, with no conductor.  This intermediate-level ensemble would be ideal for a student who has minimal chamber music experience.

• Ensemble rehearsal time/day to be determined after audition
• Classes held in Los Alamos, location TBD
• Student Age – 6th-12th grade
• Experience needed – 2-3 years playing their instrument
• Audition required – Yes
• Placement is contingent on the availability of a level-appropriate group
• Tuition – $650

Advanced Chamber Music | Los Alamos

An ensemble of 2-5 players who learn to play music in a small group, with no conductor.  This advanced ensemble would be ideal for a student who has previous experience studying chamber music, and this ensemble will be given numerous community performance opportunities.

• Ensemble rehearsal time/day to be determined after audition
• Classes held in Los Alamos, location TBD
• Student Age – 9th-12th grade
• Experience needed – 3-4 years playing their instrument
• Audition required – Yes
• Placement is contingent on the availability of a level-appropriate group
• Tuition – $800

CHORAL & EARLY CHILDHOOD

Los Alamos Children’s Chorus

Learn to sing together in a fun, supportive environment!

• Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 PM
• Classes held at Pajarito Music, Los Alamos
• Student Age – Kindergarten-5th grade
• Experience needed – none
• Audition required – no
• Tuition – $550

Kindermusik I

A playful, nurturing class where babies and their caregivers explore music through songs, movement, and sensory activities that support early development and bonding.

• Fridays from 11 AM-12 PM
• 16 weeks per semester
• Classes held at Pajarito Music, Los Alamos
• Student Age – Pre-walking babies
• Tuition – $640

Kindermusik II

An interactive class where toddlers explore music through singing, movement, instruments, and play while building early language, motor, and social skills.

• Fridays from 10-11 AM
• 16 weeks per semester
• Classes held at Pajarito Music, Los Alamos
• Student Age – Toddlers (age 1-3)
• Tuition – $640