• 265 W. Thompson Lane; Murfreesboro, TN
• Signs will point to parking and entrance

REQUIRED BEGINNERS KICKOFF – Saturday, August 27, 2022 – First United Methodist Church

• Arrive at 9:45am; parents drop off at 10am.
• BRING A SACK LUNCH AND DRINK
• Students will rotate between different classes, each with hands-on experiences trying out the four string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass), music fundamentals, and games.
• Parents will return at 2pm for an informational meeting about Ethos, meet the faculty, etc.
• 2:30pm. Students will choose which instrument they want to play and be fitted for their rental instrument from Nashville Violins.
  • Parents should bring all the forms noted on the Ethos Registration Page, including the Credit Card Authorization Form.
  • Parents should plan to bring a credit card to go on file with Nashville Violins for the instrument rental.
  • The initial costs for Nashville Violins will include one month’s rental costs (anywhere from $25-$45 per month for violins, violas, and cellos – double basses will be provided by Ethos) and an Instrument Setup Kit (around $60, depending on the instrument), which will include the method book we’ll use in class, a folding music stand, and other supplies (rosin, rock stop or chin rest, etc) needed for your instrument.
  • Students will go home with your Instrument Setup Kit. Students will receive your instrument at our first rehearsal.
  • Instrument Fittings will last 60-90 minutes.

FIRST REHEARSAL for Academy 1 will be Monday, September 12 (after Labor Day).