We want YOU to join our 2022-2023 London Towne String Orchestra Program!

Fairfax County Public School students in grades 4-12 can participate in their school’s String Orchestra Program. Strings classes take place once a week during the regular school day.  Music and method books are provided by the school.

Our London Towne Strings students have the opportunity to participate in many exciting events during the school year. Some events may include: Solo Spotlight and School Concerts. Students who continue to participate in middle and high school can go on orchestra field trips, participate in county and state events, Solo & Ensemble Festivals and they gain many lasting friendships.

Studies have shown that playing an instrument has many health benefits especially on the brain. Music training improves cognitive abilities such as working memory, attention, and inhibition across our life span.  Music-training is a whole brain workout! Playing an instrument is also fun and rewarding!  How awesome and rewarding is it to ‘hear’ your hard work pay off? Strings students develop a sense of pride, accomplishment and experience being an important member of a group.

In order to participate in Strings, each student will need an instrument.  Most students will rent an instrument from a local music store.  It is recommended you rent an instrument instead of buying one at this time.  Instruments come in different sizes.  Many local music stores offer rent-to-own programs in which you can trade for the next size when your student grows.  It is important that a beginner student has a good quality instrument to play so that they do not experience unnecessary frustration trying to learn.  If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is!  We will send home information on local music stores.

Students who are applying for instrument assistance can receive an instrument through the county assistance program for a reduced fee.

We will be meeting with fourth, fifth and sixth graders the first week of school to introduce the instruments to you. Please reach out to us via email (mesgrecci@fcps.edu or hssolis@fcps.edu) with any questions or concerns. We look forward to making music with your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade Lion this school year!

Sincerely,

Ms. Sgrecci & Ms. Solis