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About the Director

Mr. Jerry Zitko has taught orchestra in the District #203 school since graduating from DePaul University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education in 1983. He received his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from North Central College in 1999. Mr. Zitko is a member of the American String Teachers Association and the DePaul University School of Music Board of Directors.

Mr. Zitko currently teaches orchestra students at three District #203 schools; Madison Junior High, Scott Elementary, and River Woods Elementary. He also teaches Bluegrass Strings at Madison.

About the Program

The Scott Orchestra program consists of a weekly small group lesson and an orchestra rehearsal. Small group lessons focus on developing note reading and technical skills, while the orchestra rehearsal provides an opportunity to apply these skills to the preparation of music for performance.

In addition to participating in their school orchestra, advanced string players also have the opportunity to audition for the district-wide Honor Strings Orchestra.

Orchestra meets at Scott School on Tuesdays, during the school day.