This class is for current orchestra students who are entering 5th grade in 2026-27. Classes will meet Mondays -Thursdays for approximately 50 minutes each day, with additional time for set-up and tuning. All locations and lesson formats will use the same curriculum and you may register for any site. 

Students will have the opportunity to perform the national anthem at a Twins game on Target Field (Location and time TBD).

The final concert for 5th grade will take place on July 29, 6:30 p.m. at Mounds View High School.

Session/Location waiting lists information: Please note that if your first choice is not available, you should register and pay for a second choice session in addition to joining the waitlist for your first choice. We cannot guarantee that a space will open in your first choice class. If a spot in your first choice session becomes available, Community Education will reach out to you to confirm if you would like to switch the lesson times.

Youth Scholarship/Financial Aid:

Youth who are residing within the Mounds View Public Schools boundaries and currently qualify for educational benefits/free/reduced lunch may be eligible for partial scholarships to qualifying Enrichment & Activities programs. Financial support is provided by the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, District Community Education Scholarship fund and other community donors. Qualifying Enrichment and Activities will have a Financial Support/Educational Benefits fee rate that is 50% of the full fee for the program. If additional support is needed, please see the call 651-621-6020 and/or click here to complete the Youth Financial Assistance/Scholarship Request Form