For Families

Registration

Interested in enrolling your child in Soundscapes? Use the links below to complete our registration form in English or Spanish!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which schools participate with Soundscapes?
Our Daily Music Program is based at two schools: Carver Elementary and Greenwood Elementary.

In general, students can join Soundscapes while enrolled at one of these elementary schools; otherwise, your child is not currently eligible. Once a child promotes past the above-mentioned schools, they can still participate in our program as long as they can return to the school for rehearsals.

How can I enroll my child in the Soundscapes Daily Music Program?

Level 1

  • New students must be in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade at a participating school.
  • Parent/guardian must submit a fully completed registration form.
  • Registration forms are to be submitted to the main office or your child’s school teacher or completed using the links above.
  • Students will be selected via lottery. The remaining students not selected will populate a waiting list. If a spot opens up and your child is next on the waiting list, you will be notified by phone.

Level 2

  • Students must have participated in level 1 and be recommended for advancement by the program staff. If space allows, new students must be 3rd or 4th graders at a participating school with a behavioral recommendation from school staff.
  • Parent/guardian must submit a fully completed registration form.
  • Registration forms are to be submitted to the main office or your child’s school teacher or completed using the links above.
  • Students will be selected via lottery. The remaining students not selected will populate a waiting list. If a spot opens up and your child is next on the waiting list, you will be notified by phone.

Level 3

  • Students must have participated in Level 2 and be recommended for advancement to Level 3 by the program staff.
  • Students who attend a participating school and have 2 years of private instrumental instruction may audition for admission, including playing and a behavioral recommendation from school staff.

Level 4

  • Students must have previously been enrolled in Soundscapes as a Level 3 student and recommended for advancement by program staff.
  • Students must be enrolled in one or more of their school’s music programs, such as band, orchestra, or chorus.

What if my child is not otherwise eligible, but has a sibling already enrolled with Soundscapes?
Siblings not yet enrolled in Soundscapes and in grades 1-4 are eligible for automatic enrollment one year following the enrollment of a sibling. All first-time applicants in their first year of applying will be chosen via lottery.

Do I need to re-register my child every year?
No, returning students do not need to re-enroll.

If my child left the program before completing the year, are they allowed back the next year?
Students who have been asked to leave the program in the previous year due to a behavioral issue or have left voluntarily must participate in the regular lottery process.

Still have questions?

Give us a call at (757) 273-6178 or email us at contact@soundscapeshr.org