2025-26 Calendar
August 26, 2025: First Rehearsal
November 15, 2025: Beginner Orchestra Only- Community Outreach Concert
November 25, 2025: No Rehearsal (Thanksgiving Break)
December 7, 2025: Fall Concert
January 13, 2026: Rehearsals Resume
March 17, 2026: No Rehearsal (Spring Break)
April 26, 2026: Spring Concert
Rehearsals: Tuesdays during the 2025-26 school year
Beginner Orchestra: 5-6:30pm
Intermediate/Advanced Chamber Orchestras: 5-7pm
2026-27 Calendar
August 2, 2026: Audition for New Members Due
August 25, 2025: First Rehearsal
November 24, 2025: No Rehearsal (Thanksgiving Break)
December 6, 2025: Fall Concert
January 13, 2026: Rehearsals Resume
March 16, 2026: No Rehearsal (Spring Break)
April 25, 2026: Spring Concert
Dripping Springs Youth Orchestra Membership Info
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays during the 2026-27 school year
Beginner Orchestra: 5-6:30pm
Intermediate/Advanced Chamber Orchestras: 5-7pm
Location:
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
301 Hays Country Acres Rd, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuition: Tuition for the 2026-27 is $470 due in full no later than August 19, 2026.
Tuition can also be paid in two installments of $250 each- the 1st due August 19, 2026, the 2nd due October 14, 2026.
It is highly encouraged to submit tuition as soon as possible so that the student can receive their orchestra music for the upcoming semester.
Minimum requirements to audition:
Beginner Orchestra:
Violin/Viola- Suzuki book 1 Allegretto (or equivalent)
Cello- Suzuki book 1 Perpetual Motion (or equivalent)
Bass- Suzuki book 1 Perpetual Motion (or equivalent)
Intermediate Orchestra: Completion of Suzuki book 3 (or equivalent)
Advanced Orchestra: Suzuki book 6 and up (or equivalent)