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​​ENDANGERED ​INSTRUMENTS
PROGRAM

FRENCH HORN | OBOE | BASSOON | DOUBLE BASS

THE MVYSO ENDANGERED INSTRUMENT PROGRAM is designed to help students who wish to switch or double on instruments that are sought after by high school, university and independent symphony orchestras.

THESE SPECIAL instruments have a rich history dating back centuries and are beloved by composers for their sound. Because of their unusual qualities, young musicians often shy away from trying them or do not have the opportunity to play them due to a lack of availability and qualified teachers.

STUDENTS who have discovered the joy of playing and mastering these instruments often find they have more solo opportunities, a higher chance for competition placement, and higher probability of college scholarships.

IF YOU have always wanted to play an instrument as unique as you are, we can help!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED WE CAN:
Provide you with up to 8 private lessons with a specialist.
Provide a discounted tuition rate for playing in MVYSO, depending on need.
Help you find an instrument.
Help your school get an instrument repaired so you can play it.

USE THE FORM BELOW TO APPLY
ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED


BAND AND ORCHESTRA TEACHERS, we’re here to help you too! We can send a specialist into your class to demonstrate an endangered instrument.

OUR GOAL is to have more students playing proficiently on endangered instruments in school band and orchestra programs as well as our programs! We want to partner with you to make this happen.

Last Name
School Band or Orchestra Teacher's Email
Read Number 2 below. Answer I Agree or I Do Not Agree
Best Phone Number to reach a Parent
First Name
Instrument you would like to learn - Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, or Bass
Do you have access to an instrument? Yes or No
What is your current primary instrument?
School Name
School Band or Orchestra Teacher's Name
Parent Name
Parent Email
Read Number 1 below. Answer Yes or No.
Submit
NUMBER 1:​​

Will you and your parent be willing to sign a contract stating that once you are up to speed on this instrument, you will play it for a school year in your school band or orchestra and a season of MVYSO (tuition assistance available if needed)?

NUMBER 2:

I understand that if I am accepted into this program that the MVYSO is investing in me.  I understand that the goal of this program is to have students playing endangered instruments proficiently in both school bands and orchestras, and MVYSO.  I understand that, if I am accepted into this program, my parents and I will be expected to sign a contract stating that I will play in school band or orchestra for a school year and MVYSO for a season.  I understand that this contract
will also need to be reviewed and signed by my school band ororchestra teacher before I can start with the first step of receiving private lessons.
ENDANGERED INSTRUMENTS STUDENT FORM
ENDANGERED INSTRUMENTS COACH FORM