​All about strings...
Thank you for your interest in the Trace Orchestra Program! Orchestra is available to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students only.  Students will learn about all the orchestra instruments the first week of class. They will then have the opportunity to choose which instrument they want to play. I do my best to give everyone their first choice but it will depend on the number of instruments and sizes available.
Registration and waitlist are now closed for 2024.
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 Only students that participated in the Trace orchestra last year are eligible for Intermediate.  If your student has experience playing a string instrument and you would like to set up an audition with Mr. Finley, please email the Trace VPA Boosters at [email protected] and we will hep facilitate the audition.

A $40 donation fee per student is suggested but not required to participate. Your donations go towards wear and tear of instruments and music books. All donations are tax deductible.

Important Information:

  • Rehearsals
    • Location: Room C-6 (Mr. Boston's room)
    • Beginning Level 2 days/week: Mon & Thu 2:30-3:20 pm
    • Intermediate Level 2 days/week: Wed 2:30-3:20 pm, Fri 7:40-8:20 am
  • Concerts
    • Band, Choir & Orchestra will perform in one concert
    • Dates: 12/17/24 and 5/13/25 @ 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm for students, and 6:30 pm for families
  • Start Date
    • TBD - watch this space!

About Mr. Finley

Mr. Eric Finley started his musical training when he was eight.  Since then, he has played with, and served as concertmaster with many orchestras and ensembles in the Bay Area, including the Redwood Symphony, the Nova Vista Symphony, the San Jose State University Symphony and Chamber Ensemble.  He has also appeared as guest violinist in early music ensembles throughout the Bay Area and the United States.  Currently, Mr. Finley studies baroque violin with Carla Moore.  He has also studied with Michael Sand, David Douglass, and Mary Lou Galen.  Mr. Finley holds a BA in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University and a MA in Education from the University of San Francisco.