Do you have a 4th or 5th grade student who might want to learn to play the violin, viola, cello, double bass, or harp?! The Texas Tech University String Project OFFERS BEGINNER YOUTH STRING INSTRUMENT CLASSES! Now's their chance!
We will be holding an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, September 15th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Choir room 010 of the School of Music. Help us spread the word! And see our website for more information: http://musicstringproject.wixsite.com/texastech
The TTU String Project is designed to provide opportunities for youth and adults to receive instruction on stringed instruments at a reduced price. All instructors are music and music education majors at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels. Instruction is offered on five string instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp.
At the open house, 4th and 5th graders will have the opportunity to try out instruments, get sized on their preferred instrument, gather information about renting an instrument from local music stores, receive information about other materials they will need for class, meet the teachers, ask further questions, and register for classes!
The Texas Tech University String Project was established in 2001 in part with the National String Project Consortium and the American String Teachers Association. The program was initially funded by a three-year grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education with matching contributions from Texas Tech. Now, the program is funded by student fees and contributions by Texas Tech University. We were recognized as the Most Outstanding National String Project Consortium site by the American String Teachers Association in 2020.
Registration for the Fall 2024 classes can be completed online at our website (http://musicstringproject.wixsite.com/texastech) and MUST BE COMPLETED by Monday, September 16th. Tuition is $170 for the semester and includes instruction in group class two days a week, three private lessons, and the official TTU String Project t-shirt! Payment is due by the first day of class (online store or in person with cash or check).
More information including special performances and events that the TTU String Project has done and will be a part of can be found on our website (http://musicstringproject.wixsite.com/texastech) or the Texas Tech University String Project Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TTUStringProject).
Contact Prof. Rachel Mazzucco, Assistant Director of the Texas Tech University String Project, with any questions. She is available by email at rachel.mazzucco@ttu.edu.
Classes for Youth students begin Tuesday, September 17th!
We look forward to seeing you at the “come and go” Open House on Tuesday, September 15th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
