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Also see Preschool Movement & Music Groups for classes specific to ages infant-preschoolers.

Butte County, CA

• Acoustic College; Chico. All ages. (530)894-2526.
  Jamming 101 groups and band-builders classes.  www.acousticcollege.com.
  
• Chico Christian Girls Choir; Chico. Ages 6-18. Contact Lori Josifek (530) 899-1908.
  
• Chico School of Rock; Chico. Call for ages. (530)894-2526
  Inspiring children to excel as they learn Rock & Roll. Instruction in guitar, bass, drum kit, mandolin, violin, banjo, vocals. Band coaching. www.chicoschoolofrock.com.
• Children’s Choir Of Chico Grades K & up. (530) 592-7174
  Multicultural choral music education org. dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, youth & adults. Several levels of choral instruction; performance opportunities. Director Susan Tevis.  www.childrenschoirofchico.org
• North Valley Youth Orchestra; Chico. Ages 10-20 yrs. (530) 879-1674.
  Symphony experience for youth with sessions running during school semesters. Some experience required.
• Presto String Orchestra; Chico. Call for ages. (530) 891-6336.
  Original works from the Baroque era and more. Intermediate level.
• Suzuki Cello School; Chico. Ages 4-9 years.(530) 243-3540.
  Chamber Music and Ensembles. Call for ages. Director Yoshie Muratani.
• The Musettes; Chico. Call for ages. (530) 891-6336.
  Entry level children's string orchestra.
  
• Violin & More; Chico.  Pre-school & up. (530) 343-7029.
  Beginning violin class for children.

Shasta County, CA

• Christian Youth Theater; Redding. Ages 6-18. (530) 544-4402.
  Voice & theatrical movement.
  
• Eastside Strings; Redding. Ages 12-15. (530) 243-4843.
  Min one year experience required. Meets weekly.
• Redding Children's Chorus; Redding. Call for ages. (530) 247-1727
  Uses music appealing to children while teaching them about music styles and cultures. Music is not usually religious in content. Meets weekly. Director Phoebe Fazio. www.themusicfarm.org/pages/redding-childrens-chorus.html
  
• Shasta Youth Symphony; Redding. For grades 2-12. (530) 242-2365.
  Directed by Dr. Richard Fiske.  www.shastacollege.edu/cms.aspx?id=2543
• Suzuki Cello School; Redding. Ages 4-9 years.(530) 243-3540.
  Chamber Music and Ensembles. Call for ages. Director Yoshie Muratani.
• The Music Farm; Redding. Ages infants - 4 years. (530) 247-1727
  Children's music group classes. www.themusicfarm.org

Siskiyou County, CA

• College of the Siskiyous Community Children's Choir; Weed. Call for ages. (530)926-5720. A community service of the College of the Siskiyous. Director Carol Taforo.