Scrollworks

Fall 2024 Registration is Open!
Register online here: https://www.myorch.org/terms/fall-2024
Music Instruction for ages 6-18.
12 Lessons for $100 per instrument. Ensembles Are Free!
Instruments loaned for a one-time $30 fee--and you are welcome to use it in your school music program!
Music Theory & Jazz Theory Elective Classes
End Of Semester Solo Recital and Ensemble Concert
Students with disabilities welcome!
Classes held on Monday evenings and Saturdays at St. Paul UMC Birmingham,AL
New Student Orientation on Saturday, August 17 at 9 am
Monday classes begin August 19, Saturday classes begin August 24

MYOCA Scrollworks - Fall 2024 Fall 2024 registration is FINALLY open! This is a lot of words. Our program is complex and flexible, which makes it wonderful--but hard to explain. I hope you'll read it--at least the parts that apply to your situation. Don't hesitate to ask questions using one of the many email links on this

FALL 2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
We are offering our typical semester of 12 lessons/rehearsals on either Monday evenings or Saturdays. Classes will start Monday, August 19.
Check out our registration page for offerings and prices and see our calendar of teaching days on our website: www.myorch.org

We have a couple of new teachers for fall: Luke Mondia for advanced violin lessons on Monday evenings and Kevin Nuss for percussion and drum set on Mondays and Saturdays. Sarah Williams will be available to teach brass on Saturdays.

Recently added:
We will have Voice lessons available on Saturdays, Choir (age 8+) on Saturdays, 'Recorder Karate' (age 7+) on both Mondays and Saturdays.

And we'll be offering a Jazz Theory class for students in Book 2 or above for their instrument. The goal is to learn some of the theory behind jazz soloing and improvisation before picking up your instrument. Participants in this class will be expected to register for the associated Jazz Ensemble to be offered in Spring 2025.

We may also be offering a ukulele class on Saturdays this semester. Please check the box on the form for more info if we can make this happen. (We have ukuleles to loan)

All this in addition to our regular instrument classes and lessons for beginners and up!

We hope to see your students and look forward to teaching them!

Scrollworks has finished our summer lesson sessions!

In preparation for Fall 2024, we are having open house day this Saturday, August 3rd from 9 a.m. to noon!

Students can attend drop in lessons for an instrument they play or try something new. We will have an instrument petting zoo to try out new sounds and parents can get a jump on registration with help from staff. Meet some of our teachers and check out our teaching spaces at St. Paul UMC at 1500 6th Ave N. We look forward to seeing current families and meeting new ones!

Registration for Summer 2024 will close on Friday, June 7. Lessons begin Saturday, June 8. Visit our website for detailed registration info and the registration form.

MYOCA Scrollworks - Summer 2024 Summer Music Lessons Update on Summer 2024 (as of 6/2): Registration will end Friday, June 7 at noon. If you have submitted your form, you are 'penciled in' to the schedule. You will be notified of your lesson time later this week. Due to demand we'll do the following as group classes:

Scrollworks teachers like a full schedule and we like to keep them happy. Since the semester has already started, we're offering any remaining private string, winds, percussion and piano lesson spots for $60. This offer ends Monday, 2/5 at 4 pm.

We hired Tyler Carroll, a percussion major at UAB, at the last minute and did not get much of a chance to promote that specialty for this spring. Tyler is full of enthusiasm and energy and wants to teach MORE students. (He can teach drum set in addition to orchestral percussion, if that's your preference.)

Because of changing teacher availability, we had an abundance of piano lessons available going into registration and still have some openings left. This is the first semester in ages where we've had any piano openings open after the semester started!

Both Monday evenings and Saturday have openings for violin, piano and percussion instruments. (Tyler's Saturday morning is full, but he has some openings in the afternoon.)

If you are interested, you can find more information and the registration form here:

MYOCA Scrollworks - Spring 2024 Registration for Spring 2024 is now open. Please review the calendar at the bottom of the home page to make sure your youth musician can participate in juries (either day) and in recital camp weekend. To make sure you correctly complete the form linked at the bottom of the page, please read the

Today is the last day to register for Spring!
Check out our offerings and register here: https://www.myorch.org/terms/spring-2024
If you put the word 'Noteworthy' in the comment box on your registration form, you get $40 off your family's total invoice for registration.

If you've registered your aspiring youth musicians for the Scrollworks Spring 2024 semester and you are new to our program--or if you are thinking about registering and want to check us out, Saturday, January 13 is orientation for new students.
(You will be able to register in person from 9 to 11.)
Here's the schedule:
9 am - String instrument sizing - for students new to strings or returning students who need a larger size or minor repairs or tuning
9:30 am - Theory test for ages 8+. For new students and any returning student who did not take a theory test last semester. (No previous knowledge of music is required or expected. This is just to determine a baseline so we can measure our effectiveness.)
10:00 am - Basic detailed info on how our program works. For all new students or returning students who did not attend Spring or Fall 2023.

Registration is now open for Scrollworks Spring 2024 music lessons. Check out our high quality low-cost instrument instruction, ensembles and elective classes for ages 6 to 18:
https://www.myorch.org/terms/spring-2024
We loan instruments for a $25 fee and provide music books.
This spring we're offering an art class on Saturdays. We also serve lunch (no charge!) on Saturdays to our families, teachers, staff and St. Paul UMC Birmingham,AL members.
New this spring: we are offering private voice lessons on Monday evenings.
We welcome students with disabilities and have funding to provide supplemental instruction so that every young musician can participate in our group classes and ensembles.

MYOCA Scrollworks - Spring 2024 Registration for Spring 2024 is now open. Please review the calendar at the bottom of the home page to make sure your youth musician can participate in juries (either day) and in recital camp weekend. To make sure you correctly complete the form linked at the bottom of the page, please read the

Scrollworks is hiring!

We are looking to hire a percussion teacher, string teacher (violin, viola, and/or cello), piano teacher, and a winds teacher. Our program takes place Monday evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm Teachers can choose the hours they would like to teach during these times. If you are interested in teaching the next generation of music makers, please contact [email protected] for more information on how to apply and scheduling.

More about us!

Scrollworks is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to making music instruction and ensemble playing available to all, thereby developing character and sense of community. We offer opportunities tailored for the performance level and maturity of musicians ages 6 to 18, including group lessons on orchestral instruments and piano offered through our Scrollworks program and a youth orchestra. Young people of diverse racial, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds are encouraged to explore and cultivate their musical talent and contribute to Alabama's musical culture.

We currently have partnerships with Carnegie Hall through the PlayUSA program and The Kennedy Center’s VSA program. These partnerships provide resources, feedback, and opportunities for professional development.

If you would like to see more about us and check out the scheduled dates for Spring classes, check our website at

MYOCA Scrollworks Metropolitan Youth Orchestras of Central Alabama

The public is invited to Scrollworks Fall Ensemble Concert at 3:00 PM at St. Paul UMC, 1500 6th Avenue North, Birmingham.

If you would like to join us online for live streaming of the concert, please click the link below for 3:00 PM event:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ChUKGtqQhEw?si=C2hlMwO-ULqS_P5S

Thank you for your support.

Scrollworks Fall Ensemble Concert - December 3, 2023 Metropolitan Youth Orchestras/ Event held at St. Paul UMC, Birmingham3:00 PM

Join Scrollworks at 5 pm CST as a guest on StreamYard for our Fall 2023 Solo Recital.

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We are excited to share that we’ve been awarded one of eBay’s Up & Running Grants! We’ll be receiving a $10,000 grant to help us grow our eBay business so we can provide more music lessons and ensembles for more young people in the Birmingham arewa.
See the full 50 grantees at

You're invited! Check out our unique music program, visit historic St. Paul UMC and join us for a beautifully delicious and healthy lunch.

Chef Ama's menu for tomorrow's FREE lunch served from 12:00 to 12:30:

~ Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
(Fresh Tomatoes, Carrots, Onions, Celery, Organic Cream, Organic Butter, Olive Oil Seasonings.

~ Vegan Tomato Basil Soup
Fresh Tomatoes, Carrots, Onions, Celery, Olive Oil Seasonings.

~ Roast Turkey Sandwiches
Artisan Bread, Roast Turkey Slices, Salad Greens, Vegan Mayo

~ Herbal Iced Tea

You can find more about Chef Ama at

A Beautiful Life Enterprises LLC | Health Coach | Food Educator | Birmingham A Beautiful Life Enterprises LLC (ABLE) is a Birmingham, Alabama-based resource that offers classes, coaching, and chef services in natural food preparation for well-being. Established in 2018, ABLE encourages others to 'Live Life Beautifully' through the healing power of food.

Chef Ama of https://www.abeautifullifeenterprises.com/ provided the lunch for families and staff that we serve for free on Saturdays. Vegetarian bean chili, cornbread, coleslaw and peach mint herbal tea. Dane Lawley provided a bowl of watermelon. Really delicious! Chef Ama will prepare lunch for this coming Saturday. Why don't you join us?

We've added a voice teacher! After reconnecting with a former student who is studying opera, we are able to offer 30 minute private voice lessons to students age 10-18 on Monday evenings starting September 11. We have 3 lesson times still available: 5:30 pm, 6 pm and 6:30 pm. Cost is $85 for the semester. Check our calendar on the website for dates. DM or email [email protected] to reserve your time!

FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

This fall Scrollworks is offering private lessons, group instruction and ensembles for orchestral instruments (winds, strings and percussion), piano and guitar to children ages 6 to 18, including students with disabilities.

Classes, lessons and ensembles will be in-person at St. Paul UMC on either Monday evenings (between 4 pm and 8 pm) or on Saturdays (between 9 am and 3 pm).

Our fall program consists of 12 classes/lessons, a mid-semester jury day, a final performance weekend with an all-day recital camp followed by a formal Solo Recital and a formal Concert for the group classes and ensembles.

Group classes, ensembles and orchestra are 60 minutes.

Private lessons, music theory and the premier recorder ensemble are 30 minutes.

We serve a free lunch at noon on most teaching Saturdays for our families, staff and church members.

https://www.myorch.org/terms/fall-2023

Scrollworks is hiring!

We are looking to hire a percussion teacher, string teacher (violin, viola, and/or cello), piano teacher, and a winds teacher. Our program takes place Monday evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm Teachers can choose the hours they would like to teach during these times. If you are interested in teaching the next generation of music makers, please contact [email protected] for more information on how to apply and scheduling.

More about us!

Scrollworks is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to making music instruction and ensemble playing available to all, thereby developing character and sense of community. We offer opportunities tailored for the performance level and maturity of musicians ages 6 to 18, including group lessons on orchestral instruments and piano offered through our Scrollworks program and a youth orchestra. Young people of diverse racial, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds are encouraged to explore and cultivate their musical talent and contribute to Alabama's musical culture.

We currently have partnerships with Carnegie Hall through the PlayUSA program and The Kennedy Center’s VSA program. These partnerships provide resources, feedback, and opportunities for professional development.

If you would like to see more about us and check out the scheduled dates for Fall classes, check our website at www.myorch.org.

Fall Registration is now open!
https://www.myorch.org/terms/fall-2023

If anyone is interested in teaching at Scrollworks Music School, we are trying to find some part-time percussion, piano, string, and wind instructors for this fall. If you would like more info, here is a link to our web site: www.myorch.org
If you would like to apply please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Classes are taught on Mondays 4-8 pm and/or Saturdays 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Instructor teaching times are flexible for both days.

MYOCA Scrollworks Metropolitan Youth Orchestras of Central Alabama

Here are the openings that are still available for summer lessons:
For age 6 - In person: Instrument Explorer
Ages 8 to 18;
In person: Piano, Cello, String Bass, Clarinet, Flute, Percussion, Music Theory
Online: Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Flute

6 weeks of scheduled 30-minute private lessons $60
OR
3 weeks of scheduled 30-minute private lessons in June for $40
Both options start June 10.
Register here: https://www.myorch.org/summer-2023

Had a great time supporting the summer reading program at the Albert L. Scott Library - Alabaster Library The theme this summer is All Together Now. Our recorder ensemble including Dane Lawley performed. Rayah and several other students played solos. Teachers and students helped the audience try out various instruments as part of our famous 'Instrument Petting Zoo'. Library patrons that are enrolled in the summer reading program received a music-themed bead to add to their collection.
Registration for Scrollworks Summer 2023 music lessons ends Friday:https://www.myorch.org/summer-2023

Dane Lawley's summer lesson schedule is almost full! He has one opening available at 11:30 AM for 3 lessons in June. Dane teaches winds and guitar. Cost: $40
Register here: https://www.myorch.org/summer-2023
Or take a 30 min sample lesson from Dane for FREE at our drop-in lessons this Saturday, June 3, 9 AM-12 PM at St. Paul UMC Birmingham,AL
After your lesson, you can register in person for Dane's last opening--if it's still available!

Summer registration is open!
We're offering two lesson packages starting June 10
6 lessons in June and July for $60
3 lessons in June for $40.
Details & registration form:

MYOCA Scrollworks - Summer 2023 Summer Music Lessons FREE Drop-in lessons on Saturday, June 3rd from 9 am to 12 pm. Bring your instrument or try any of ours. Register for summer in person! Saturdays in June and July from 9 am to 12 pm: 6 weeks of scheduled 30-minute private lessons for $60 3 weeks of scheduled 30-minute

Dwight Houston, longtime friend of Scrollworks explained the origins of gospel style and music theory, including ALL the scales during his workshop at our gospel fest on May 6.

At our ensemble concert on May 7, Abram (student/teacher/admin) conducted our orchestra in his arrangement of the William Tell Overture Finale. So much here that defines our music program. On percussion is Sam Herman who has been teaching for us for more than 10 years and is amazing. This was Nicholas' first semester fully participating in the orchestra on his cello...and he clearly loves it. We are so lucky to have Dane Lawley teaching winds--a real treasure. In the background, the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir looks on. What an inspiration for our young musicians. And St. Paul UMC Birmingham,AL - a building that breathes history and reminds us every day of the importance of character and community. So grateful for the participation of everyone in this photo--and all those not shown.

Rayah presented flowers to Annie Joe Edwards after her talk on nurturing one's creativity and how to find inspiration for one's art at the workshop session of our gospel fest on May 6 at St. Paul UMC Birmingham,AL and supported by the City of Birmingham Community Arts Grant Program. Jeane Goforth conveyed the appreciation of Scrollworks and St. Paul UMC Birmingham,AL for Annie Joe's participation.

Stream this afternoon's 2:30 pm A Place In The Choir concert featuring the St. Paul UMC Birmingham,AL choir, the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir and Scrollworks student ensembles:

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