7-12 Years Old
The pre-teen years are a great time for children to focus on music, the benefits of which are proven to improve achievement, not only in the arts, but in all other school subjects. As well as private lessons, VSOSoM group classes and ensembles offer a supportive environment in which to make friends, express yourself and learn about working as a team. There are many performance opportunities at our school, which encourage confidence in young musicians.
Scroll down to see the range of activities available for children aged 7-12 years:
Sunday, March 8
MAR 8: Sisters in Jazz Day
Tuesdays, Thursdays
SPRING ’26: First Strings Violin Classes
Various Days
SPRING ’26: Young Singers Programs
Saturdays
SPRING ’26: Musicianship FUNdamentals!
Saturdays
SPRING ’26: Theory FUNdamentals!
Various Days & Times
SPRING ’26: First Keys Piano Classes
Monday-Friday
MAR ’26: Spring Break Choral Camp (8–12 years)
Monday-Friday
MAR ’26: Spring Break Arts Explorers Camps (5–8 years)
Monday-Friday
MAR ’26: Spring Break Meet the Instruments Camps (5–8 years)
Thursday or Friday
MAR ’26: Spring Break Young Composers One Day Camps (5-10 years)
Monday-Friday
MAR ’26: Spring Break Percussion Camp (6–10 years)
Monday-Friday
MAR ’26: Spring Break Piano Camp (6–12 years)
Monday-Friday
MAR ’26: Spring Break Strings Camp: Music of Hollywood (8–12 years)
Monday-Friday
MAR ’26: Spring Break Camp: Practice Lab (8–16 years)
Friday, April 17
Sounds of the Pacific Northwest One Day Camp (Grades 1–4)
Monday, April 20
Arts Explorers Pro-D Camp (Grades 1–4)
Monday, April 20
Young Composers Pro-D Camp (Grades 1–4)
Monday-Friday
JUN ’26: Orff and Musical Explorations One Week Camp (Grades 1–4)
Thursdays
SPRING ’26: RCM Theory Level 4
February 2-5, 2026
VSO School of Music Festival for Strings
Various Days & Times
’25-’26: Winds & Brass Chamber Ensembles
Sundays
’25-’26: Suzuki Violin Group Classes
Tuesdays, Saturdays
’25-’26: Suzuki Cello Group Classes
Sundays
’25-’26: Azalea Chinese Music Ensemble
Sundays
’25-’26: Cello Ensembles with Bo
Future of Excellence Concerto Competition
March 2–6, 2026
VSO School of Music Festival for Piano
Various Days
’25-’26 Chamber Music Program
International Artist Masterclasses
Saturdays
’25-’26: Youth String Ensembles
VSO Mentorship Events
