Aiken Youth Orchestra began in 2002 under the direction of USC Aiken Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Dr. Richard Maltz. Aiken Center for the Arts has nurtured and supported the Aiken Youth Orchestra for 21 years ensuring the sustainability of this offering for our area’s youth. As a commitment to this program, ACA provides scholarships to students for the duration of their middle and high school years, and this funding comes in the form of grants, donations, and ACA operations. The Aiken Center for the Arts music program includes a Beginning Strings Group to encourage students to begin their musical foundation and to better meet the needs of our community. This program is free and open to students ages 5 – adult with no experience on an instrument. Come Join US!
Registration Information
Early registration is recommended to secure a place in a class. We will gladly accept your registration up until class time IF we are able to accommodate you (space, materials, etc.). There is a 5% processing fee for each online registration. Members receive a 10% discount on most classes.
Cancellation
If you cancel your registration after it has been processed, but at least a week before the class begins, we will refund your class fee less $10. If you cancel with less than one week notice, no refund will be given. ACA reserves the right to cancel classes with low enrollment. If we must cancel a class, we will issue a full refund.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students who demonstrate financial need. To apply for a scholarship, please call 803-641-9094 or click below. Please return application two weeks prior to class.
Inclement Weather Policy
It is our policy to close for inclement weather conditions when Aiken Public Schools are closed (listen to local radio/TV bulletins). Call us at 803-641-9094 or check our website/Facebook page for updated information as weather conditions can change during the day. If a class is cancelled due to weather, a make-up class may be arranged.