New Student Enrollment

Spring 2026

ELM is a tuition free instrumental ensemble music school, serving students in San Rafael. We are currently accepting for Fall Semester 2026:

1) Incoming 5th/6th grade students on flute, clarinet, trombone, trumpet

2) Experienced middle school or high school wind and brass students who are interested in high level coaching and participation in our intermediate or advanced ensemble and orchestra

MUSIC

  • We play and perform a wide range of repertoire including classical, folk, Latin, and contemporary

OPPORTUNITIES

  • Coaching by some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians and educators

  • Mentor younger students

  • Internship opportunities

  • Make great friends

  • College counseling

  • Join a community of like-minded, serious musicians

  • Rehearse and perform great music

  • Pathway to summer music camps, national youth orchestras and more

*** In order to join ELM, you must be recommended by your school music teacher and remain in your school ensemble program if you are already participating in one.

CONTACT:  For enrollment, placement and other information, please contact:  sara@elmprogram.org. Email us your First and Last name, parent contact information, school, your instrument, and grade you will be starting in the fall.

FORMS:

Teacher Recommendation Form