If you're a prospective member and want know how to get started, this is the right place to start! Take a look at our offerings and decide what program is the best fit for you/your student, then fill out the audition form below. Once you've done that, take a look at the audition requirements here!
IVYSO String Orchestra
The IVYSO String Orchestra is for strings students with 2+ years of experience in private lessons. We meet Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at LaSalle-Peru High School in the band room. We have two concerts a year, one in December and one in May, plus multiple fun events throughout the year for socializing and fundraising!
Tuition for the IVYSO is $175 per semester. Payment plans, discounts, scholarships and financial aid considerations are offered on a case by case basis.
Tuition for the IVYSO is $175 per semester. Payment plans, discounts, scholarships and financial aid considerations are offered on a case by case basis.
Prelude String Ensemble
Prelude is our offering for beginning students—either students who have never played an instrument before or are just starting their journey. The program offers a structured, supportive group learning environment.
Students are encourage to rent their instruments and purchase their books from our partner, The Music Shoppe, Inc. in Normal, through their local affiliate, Music Suite 408. We host an annual recruitment event in September that allows students to try instruments, choose the one they want, and get sized for their rental. This event is tentatively scheduled for September 30th, 2023 at the La Salle Public Library at 10:30 a.m.—stay tuned for more details and confirmation!
Tuition for Prelude is $250 for the year. Payment plans, discounts, scholarships, and financial aid considerations are offered on a case by case basis.
Students are encourage to rent their instruments and purchase their books from our partner, The Music Shoppe, Inc. in Normal, through their local affiliate, Music Suite 408. We host an annual recruitment event in September that allows students to try instruments, choose the one they want, and get sized for their rental. This event is tentatively scheduled for September 30th, 2023 at the La Salle Public Library at 10:30 a.m.—stay tuned for more details and confirmation!
Tuition for Prelude is $250 for the year. Payment plans, discounts, scholarships, and financial aid considerations are offered on a case by case basis.
