BERLIN METROPOLITAN SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
    BMS ORCHESTRA FOR PARENTS AND STAFF
    Are you interested in participating in the BMS ORCHESTRA FOR PARENTS AND STAFF starting September 1, 2025?

    Let us know!

    The deadline to submit your EXPRESSION OF INTEREST is July 16, 2025 at 23:59.

    If you have any questions about the project or your registration, feel free to contact us at:

    bms@habitat4music.org
    0176 2137 2448

    WHAT IS IT

    The all new BMS Orchestra for Parents and Staff.

    Join us for an - INFORMATION EVENT at BMS on APRIL 10, 2025 at 16:00 - to get all your questions answered.

    WHO IS IT FOR

    This orchestra program is for parents of BMS students and BMS staff members.

    INCLUDES

    • your favorite instrument
    • weekly section rehearsal
    • weekly orchestra rehearsal
    • instrument stand
    • music stand
    • workbook with accompanying CD

    MONTHLY PARTICIPATION FEE

    all inclusive for only 120,00 €

    PROJECT DURATION

    01.09.2025 - 31.08.2026 = 12 months

    INSTRUMENT CHOICE

    You can sign up for one specific instrument, but due to limited spots, we recommend selecting three preferences below to help with allocation.

    WIND ORCHESTRA : Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium
    STRING ORCHESTRA : Violin, Viola, Cello

    Both orchestras will perform individually and together for an incredible musical experience!

    INSTRUMENT CIRCLE

    You can try out our instruments on Wednesdays from 19:00 to 20:00 @ BMS on the following dates:

    30.04.2025 / 07.05.2025 / 14.05.2025 / 21.05.2025 / 28.05.2025
    04.06.2025 / 18.06.2025 / 25.06.2025 / 02.07.2025 / 09.07.2025


    The participation fee for the instrument circle is only 120,00 €.

    REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

    You will participate in two events weekly:

    1. SECTION REHEARSAL = group lesson focused on the selected instrument.
    2. ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL = full orchestra practice.

    No rehearsals are scheduled during school or public holidays. Rehearsal times listed below reflect active play time; you will have an additional 10 minutes before and after each rehearsal for setup and takedown.

    MONDAYS

    19:00 - 20:00 = Section Rehearsal

    WEDNESDAYS

    19:00 - 20:00 = Orchestra Rehearsal

    DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

    July 16, 2025 at 23:59
    EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
    After submitting this form, you will receive a confirmation eMail with a summary of your non-binding registration details.
    We will follow up with you once we determine if there is sufficient interest from adults to proceed with this project.

    YOUR INFORMATION