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ensembles and program offerings

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 hearing excerpts and repertoire guidelines here!

Sinfonia String Orchestra

Sinfonia is for strings students with 2+ years of experience in private lessons.

  • Students attend rehearsals Tuesday nights from 7 - 8:30pm at LaSalle-Peru High School in the band room.
  • Students perform in two concerts a year, one in December and one in May
  • Fundraising and social events throughout the year
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Tuition for Sinfonia is
$195 per semester ($185 cash discount). Payment plans, discounts, scholarships and financial aid considerations are offered on a case by case basis.

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Click here for waiver forms.
Learn more and apply to Sinfonia

Intermezzo String Ensemble

The Intermezzo String Ensemble is for strings students with 1-2 years of experience in organized ensemble learning or private lessons.

  • Students attend rehearsals Tuesday nights from 5:30 - 6:30pm at La Salle Peru High School in the band room.
  • Students perform in two concerts a year, one in December and one in May
  • Fundraising and social events throughout the year
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Tuition for Intermezzo String Ensemble is 
$170 per semester ($160 cash discount). Payment plans, discounts, scholarships and financial aid considerations are offered on a case by case basis.

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Click here for waiver forms.
Learn more and apply to Intermezzo

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 attend rehearsals Monday nights from 5:30 - 6:30pm at a La Salle-Peru area location TBA.
  • Students perform in two concerts a year, one in December and one in May
  • Fundraising and social events throughout the year

Students are encourage to rent their instruments and purchase their books from our partner, The Music Shoppe, Inc. in Normal, with options to service their account through our local Music Shoppe 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 scheduled for September 27th, 2025 at the La Salle Public Library at 10:30 am!

Tuition for Prelude is $290 for the year ($275 cash discount or $300 when financed over three months). Payment plans, discounts, scholarships, and financial aid considerations are offered on a case by case basis.

Click here for waiver forms.
Learn more and RSVP for Prelude
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  • Home
  • About
    • Ensembles >
      • Sinfonia
      • Intermezzo
      • Prelude
      • Summer Strings
    • Calendar
    • Donate
    • Personnel
    • Alumni
    • 3-stage rebuild plan
  • Join
    • Seating Hearings
    • Private Lessons
  • Members
  • Contact