
Programs
The Orchestra Iowa School was established in 1986 to provide high quality instruction to music students of all ages in the greater Cedar Rapids area. Over the years, the school has expanded to include many facets of music education including early childhood programs, choral ensembles, and individual instruction on nearly all instruments. School faculty is made up of many of Eastern Iowa’s most gifted educators, including Orchestra Iowa musicians.
Early and sustained educational experiences in music deliver skills that can be effective predictors of long-term success in college, careers, and citizenship.
- Art Education Partnership

Music Lessons
There are many opportunities for instrumental lessons at the Orchestra Iowa School. With a Suzuki-trained instructor, children may start as young as t…

Music Together
Music Together® is a program designed to help parents nurture their child’s musical growth. It provides developmentally-appropriate music and movem…

Youth Choruses
2025-2026 AUDITIONS (ALL CHORUSES): SEPTEMBER 3 & 4, 2025, 4:15-5:30 PM
Located in the Orchestra Iowa Building at 119 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Ra…

Fifth Grade Fiddles
The Fifth Grade Fiddles Program is a set of group violin lessons offered by the Orchestra Iowa School to all students in the Cedar Rapids Community Sc…

Pied Piper
2024-2025 Pied Piper Schedule Below
Join Orchestra Iowa’s talented String, Percussion, Woodwind, and Brass chamber ensembles as they introduce y…

Music in the Schools
An important part of Orchestra Iowa’s work is in our community schools. With a strong commitment to area youth, Orchestra Iowa provides in-classroom…

Summer Programs
Keep the learning going all summer long with camps & classes at the Orchestra Iowa School!