Weekly Music & Art Classes (8 weeks)
Classes in this category meet once per week for 8 weeks.
All County Summer Orchestra (Gr. 6*-12)
Summer Junior Orchestra (Gr. 3* & up)
Mondays 5:30-7pm
8 weeks: June 9-July 28
Director: Elise Gambrell & OCSAC Strings Faculty
Avoid the "summer slump" with a weekly orchestra experience! Session culminates with a concert on July 28 after class.
WHO IS IT FOR? This program is recommended for all current Junior Orchestra, CAPAA Strings and Campus Orchestra students to continue their strings studies over the summer. Summer Orchestra is also highly encouraged as the next step for Beginning Strings students, ready to move up to Junior Orchestra in the Fall, all rising 6th grade students transitioning to Campus Orchestras in the Fall, and anyone auditioning for CAPAA Strings. Private lessons and Suzuki Strings students are welcome to join Summer Orchestra as a supplement to their regular studies.
WHAT ABOUT NEW STUDENTS? Students new to the Oldham County Strings Program are also welcome, but it is recommended that they have a minimum of one year of strings class or private lessons experience, OR recommendation from a teacher to participate in summer orchestra. If you are a beginner wanting to get started in strings, we recommend registering for OCSAC Strings Camp, July 21-25 or 8-week Summer Private Lessons. The Campus Orchestras, Beginning Strings, Private Lessons and Suzuki Strings also accept beginners in the Fall Quarter, which begins after Labor Day.
GROUP PLACEMENT Both groups meet at the same time, and may be combined for some parts of rehearsal. **Grades listed are general guidelines, as students will be placed by experience level.** If you are not sure which group your child will be placed in, go ahead and register, and teachers will place students in the appropriate level on the first day of rehearsals.
TUITION As part of the accredited Campus Orchestra program, Oldham County Public School students 6th grade and up (as of Fall 2025) may attend summer orchestra at no cost. Tuition is $135 for non-OC Public School students and ALL students under 6th grade. Financial aid is available to any student by request. If you have any questions about tuition, please email arts.center@oldham.kyschools.us
WHAT IF I HAVE TO MISS SOME WEEKS? We understand that families may have summer travel plans, so attendance at all 8 rehearsals is not mandatory. We just ask that you please email the office, or notify your director the week prior if you will miss a rehearsal.
REGISTRATION:
Oldham County Public School students, rising 6th grade and up , register here:
Out of District students of all ages, and ALL students younger than 6th grade register here:
Chickadee Choir (ages 4-6)
8-week Summer Session
The Chickadee Choir is a music program for Preschool and Kindergarten-aged children who love to sing, dance, and play. Students will learn the basics about singing together in a group and will be taught vocal technique and elements of music through age-appropriate songs, games and playing with instruments. New and returning students are welcome! (Parents may drop off, but are also welcome to sit in on class with their children).
Ages 4-6
Mondays 4:30-5:15
Instructor: Katherine Mercier
8 weeks: June 9-July 28
Adult Ceramics Summer Open Studio
This open studio course is designed exclusively for returning adult students who have previously been enrolled in our ceramics classes. Participants must have prior experience with our studio space, equipment, and safety protocols in order to register. Artists with prior ceramics experience who have NOT previously taken class at OCSAC may email Visual Art Coordinator Jessica Guinn to request permission to join the class: jessica.guinn@oldham.kyschools.us
The open studio will run throughout June, July, and August, offering returning students the flexibility and space to continue their work at their own pace. We no longer offer pro-rated fees for missed days. However, participants are encouraged to make up any missed time during available open studio hours throughout the summer. Bring your creativity, tools, and materials, and enjoy a relaxed and supportive studio environment with fellow returning artists! A 25 lb bag of clay is provided with enrollment. Additional clay is available for $25 per bag.