Scrollworks

10/13/2026

Come join the Nelken Line!

What happens when a group of people learns four simple movements and follows them together?

At Scrollworks, our students are preparing the Nelken Line, a processional dance associated with choreographer Pina Bausch. The project brings music, movement, and people of different ages together.

You're invited to be part of our community performance on December 5 in Birmingham**. Participation is free, and you don't need dance experience.

Follow along as our Line Leaders prepare, and contact Scrollworks for details about joining in.

Register for our free December 5 community performance through the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nelken-line-community-performance-tickets-2000655390128

08/30/2026

A few spaces remain in our new Dulcimer Build & Play Class, beginning Saturday, September 5!

Students ages 13–18 will assemble a Backyard Music dulcimer like the kit shown here and then learn to play it with Bob Crosby. No previous woodworking or musical experience is required, and each student will keep the completed instrument.

The class meets at 10:00 a.m. on Scrollworks teaching Saturdays and is limited to five participants. The $200 fee includes the dulcimer kit, materials, and instruction. Students must perform with the class at our December 5 concert.
Brewster Road Community Church - BRCC

Register here:

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/18/2026

This fall, Scrollworks is creating our own performance of **The Nelken Line**, a community dance project based on a sequence from Pina Bausch’s *Nelken* ("Carnations").

The movements represent spring, summer, autumn, and winter and are simple enough for people of different ages, abilities, and levels of dance experience to perform together. Our students will learn the choreography, with student and adult Nelken Line Leaders helping teach the movements, while the Scrollworks Orchestra performs **“West End Blues”** live.

Our Nelken Line will be part of our semester concert on **December 5**, and we hope to find ways for members of the wider community to participate as the project develops.

Here’s one example of what a Nelken Line can look like:

https://youtu.be/ywSFqVZJm14

Want to see how our performance comes together? **Like or follow the Scrollworks page**, or sign up for our newsletter at **myorch.org**. We’ll share updates about the project and information about opportunities to participate.

And if you know a young person ages 8–18 who would like to make music with us this fall, registration is still open. Details are at https://www.myorch.org/fall-2026

Dancers of all ages came together to perform the iconic Nelken Line...

08/18/2026

🎶 Two special opportunities for Fall 2026!

**Beginning Violin for Just $25**
Children ages 8–10 can receive a semester of beginning violin instruction for a $25 commitment fee. Use of a violin and a method book are included. To request this offer, register through the Alabama CHOOSE & Tuition Assistance Form.

Free Choir with Leslie Belser
Scrollworks students may participate in choir at no additional charge. To express interest, write “choir” in the comment box on your registration form.

Classes begin Saturday, August 22. Learn more and register at https://www.myorch.org/fall-2026**

Welcome New and Returning Families Welcome to Scrollworks! Fall 2026 will be our second semester at Brewster Road Community Church. Scrollworks is a community music program offering group-based instruction, ensembles, and creative music-making for young musicians ages 8–18. No prior experience is

08/14/2026

Come explore Scrollworks tomorrow!

Our Fall Registration Open House and Instrument Petting Zoo will be held Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Brewster Road Community Church - BRCC, 1661 Brewster Road in Birmingham.

Students ages 8–18 can meet our teachers, try different instruments, learn about lessons and ensembles, and get help with fall registration. String players can be sized for violin, cello, or string bass. New and returning students may also bring their instruments for inspection and minor repairs.

Fall tuition includes a method book and the loan of an instrument, if available. Alabama CHOOSE funds and tuition assistance may be used.

Stop by anytime between 9:00 and 11:00. No appointment is needed.
https://www.myorch.org/fall-2026

Metropolitan Youth Orchestras of Central Alabama

08/13/2026

Scrollworks has three new ways for young musicians to explore, create, and perform this fall:

🥁 Percussion class gives students experience playing mallet instruments and other percussion as part of a group.

🎭 Theater and Performance Skills helps students develop stage presence, movement, expression, and confidence in front of an audience.

🎼 Creative Music Lab introduces students to composition and gives them opportunities to create their own music.

Fall classes are open to students ages 8–18 and begin Saturday, August 22, at Brewster Road Community Church - BRCC. Instruments are available for loan to enrolled students when possible, and tuition assistance and payment plans are available.

Learn more and register: https://www.myorch.org/fall-2026

08/10/2026

Interested in learning violin or string bass? Scrollworks is offering a reduced introductory tuition rate for beginning violin and upright bass students this fall. Tuition includes group instruction, use of an instrument when available, and a method book.

Visit our Registration Open House and Instrument Petting Zoo on Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Brewster Road Community Church - BRCC. Meet our teachers, try the instruments, ask questions, and get help with instrument sizing.

Classes begin August 22. Learn more and register at www.myorch.org.

08/08/2026

Join us for Scrollworks’ Fall Registration Open House on Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Brewster Road Community Church - BRCC. Prospective families can learn about our music lessons and ensembles and try instruments at our instrument petting zoo. New and returning string players can be sized for instruments, and students may bring instruments for inspection and minor repairs.

08/06/2026

https://www.myorch.org/fall-2026
Brewster Road Community Church - BRCC

05/17/2026

Registration is open for Scrollworks Summer 2026.

This summer, students may register for June only, July only, or all six lesson days. Teaching dates are June 6, 20, and 27, and July 11, 18, and 25.

Summer options include orchestra, instrument instruction, guitar, piano, music theory, and three summer electives:

Rhythm Lab
Baton Basics
Creative Music Lab

Tuition is $75 for three lesson days or $125 for all six lesson days. Electives are $15 for three days or $25 for all six.

Scrollworks is also an approved Alabama CHOOSE Act Education Service Provider. Families using CHOOSE funds should use the Alabama CHOOSE registration form on the summer page.

Registration closes June 2. Individual schedules will be emailed before June 6.

Register here:
https://www.myorch.org/summer-2026