Youth in ACOP’s Classical Orchestras program learn the history of instruments; important composers; and the importance, structure, and different forms of classical music – while learning to read and write in musical notation. General instruction is provided through two hour sessions two or three times a week (depending on funding), which allows youth to learn music techniques in order to understand the language of music. The students become familiar with the “String” instrument of their choice such as; violin, viola, and cello.