All classes take place on The University of North Texas campus and align with the semesters of the university’s academic calendar. Classes are primarily taught by UNT string music education majors along with the close supervision of a university faculty member, Dr. Elizabeth Petersen, and graduate student Master Teachers. Our catalog of classes is designed to accommodate string students at all levels of playing and provide musical experiences beyond what students may be learning in their school orchestra program.

For most String Project classes, registration includes the weekly group classes, but families have the option to add on additional private instruction packages. Private lessons allow students the opportunity to work one-on-one with a String Project instructor, focusing on improving their technique and playing in a manner that is entirely individualized to their learning.

GROUP CLASSES (VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, BASS, HARP)
Students have the option to either provide their own instrument (via rental at a local shop) or rent one from the UNT String Project (subject to availability). More information regarding instruments can be found at the bottom of this page.

Beginning Strings (Grade 4 and up)

Beginner level strings class (violin, viola, cello, bass) designed for older students. The instruction will emphasize ear training using familiar songs. Beginning Strings students do not need to be able to read music or have had previous musical experience. Students will meet once per week in a group format and with a private instructor (either via Zoom or in-person) 4 times during each semester.

Tuition: $230 per semester or $460 per year

Class Meeting: Tuesday 4:30 - 5:20 PM

Pre-Orchestra 

Students in Pre-Orchestra (violin, viola, cello, bass) have a solid foundation in technique and intonation with one of our beginner classes or another program. This class will focus on music reading, ensemble skills, and continued development of instrumental technique and repertoire. Students practice note reading and playing harmony, melody, and bass lines. Students will meet once per week in a group format and with a private instructor (either via Zoom or in-person) 4 times during each semester.

Tuition: $230 per semester or $460 per year

Class Meeting: Wednesday 4:30 - 5:20 PM

Eclectic Styles Youth Orchestra

Students continue to work on technique and develop skills needed to play in an advanced ensemble. Students must already have a solid foundation in basic instrumental technique and music reading to enroll. This ensemble will play music from a variety of traditions such as fiddle, jazz, pop, rock, and world music in addition to more traditional orchestral literature. Students will learn techniques specific to eclectic styles, improvisational skills, and basic composition/arranging. This ensemble is ideal for students involved with their school orchestra program but interested in learning beyond the classical repertoire.

Tuition: $160 per semester or $320 per year

Class Meeting: Wednesday 5:30 - 7:00 PM

SPRING ONLY: Parents as Partners (Beginning Grade pre-K- 3rd)

Beginner level strings class (violin, viola, cello) designed for parents (or guardian, grandparent) to learn alongside their child. Parents will learn alongside their students so that they are able to assist and facilitate at-home practice. The instruction will emphasize ear training using familiar songs. Beginning class students do not need to be able to read music or have had previous musical experience. Students will meet once per week in a group format and with a private instructor (either via Zoom or in-person) 4 times during each semester.

Tuition: $230 per semester

Class Meeting: TBA

Optional Private Lessons:

All students are encouraged to purchase an additional private lesson package for individual instruction. Students may purchase packages of lessons in increments of 4 and they can be added to any group class. Year-long registrants purchase a minimum of 8 lessons. Lessons are 30 minutes in length and will be conducted remotely via Zoom or in person depending on teacher/student preference.

4 lessons - $70

8 lessons - $135

16 lessons - $260

For Instrument Rentals, there will be a few instruments at UNT for rent $75 per year. Otherwise, we will always partner with Crossroads-based The Luthier Shop.
Please keep in mind that we are unable to provide refunds after the first week of classes. We cannot prorate tuition.

Instrument Rentals

There will be a few instruments for rent from UNT. Rentals are $75 per year and are based on availability. Otherwise, we suggest the Crossroads-based The Luthier Shop.

Refunds

Please keep in mind that we are unable to provide refunds after Thursday of the first week of classes. We cannot prorate tuition. There are no make-ups for ensemble classes. Make-ups for private lessons are limited to one per term and are at the discretion of the instructor.