Current 1st grade
students enrolled at Wascher and Grandhaven Elementary Schools are
invited to apply for the JOY (Junior Orchestra of Yamhill County) After School Orchestra for
the 2025-2026 school year!
JOY partners with McMinnville School District and is brought to you by the Yamhill Enrichment Society, a non profit organization. JOY is an El Sistema program. El Sistema started in 1975 in Venezuela and believes in using musical ensembles to empower students to become better citizens. Our JOY staff includes teaching artists experienced on the violin, viola, or cello and they are prepared to make orchestral learning accessible to your student. Students do not need to know how to play an instrument in order to sign up. This program is designed for beginners.
JOY After School Orchestra meets two days per week directly after school until 4:45 pm at Wascher Elementary School. For Grandhaven students, transportation by bus from Grandaven to Wascher Elementary School is provided right after school and then a bus back home from Wascher to Grandhaven. The JOY calendar follows the McMinnville School District calendar.
Currently, the orchestras meet on the following days:
Beginning Orchestra (1st year players) meet on Mondays and Wednesdays
This form will most likely take you 15-20 minutes.
For sign up questions, please reach out to the JOY Program Director, Amy Brunner amy@yamhillenrichmentsociety.org