Registration form for SPRING 2010
New and returning students should use different forms to register for the Spring 2010 String Project.

Download Form for NEW Students (did NOT participate in Fall 2009)

Download Form for RETURNING Students (Participated in Fall 2009)

If you are unable to download the forms, please email us, call or attend a class as we have extra forms available for you to fill out.

SPRING 2010 Registration is now open.
String Project classes meet twice a week (Monday and Wednesday at 4:30) for 50 minute sessions. The fee for the Spring Semester group class/orchestra is $95.

Only students who already have some experience playing violin, viola or cello will be accepted for Spring 2010. Students new to the String Project need to audition (play a scale, short piece of your choice and sight-read) on Wednesday January 31 at 4:30 in room 227. If the student does not have the minimum level acceptable for class, the fees will be refunded.

The minimum level includes being able to play a one octave D scale, rhythmic variations of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Theme in D Major, Jingle Bells (starting on F#), and to be able to read quarter notes, half notes, whole notes and the corresponding rests on the D and A strings.

A class for new beginners will start in September 2010.

Please come to our December 14th 7pm concert - free in the Concert Recital Hall - Capistrano Hall - Parking Structure 1 - free after 6pm.
Email sacstringproject@hotmail.com
Office Phone 916-278-6558.

Classes are Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:30-5:20 in Capistrano Hall rooms 223 and 227. Consult the calendar page to see vacation dates.

EXTRA CLASSES:
Once enrolled for the 4:30 to 5:20 group classes, the students are eligible for optional small group or individual lessons. These lessons will be scheduled on Mondays or Wednesdays between 5:30 and 6:20. An additional fee to the $95 group registration fee applies.

* IMPORTANT * You must be enroll in the 4:30-5:20 group lessons to enroll in the extra lessons.

All students will benefit from this instruction and you are encouraged to enroll your child for the most extensive option you find possible.

Robla School District parents registering for these extra lessons will be responsible for picking their child up at CSUS and completing all necessary permission slips with the school district in order to do so.

All lessons will be completed between February 8 and May 5th. Please consult the schedule at the first class of the semester.

Prices are in addition to the $95 basic String Project fee. It is possible to sign up for both individual and small group lesson options. Classes will be scheduled Mondays or Wednesdays throughout the semester between 5:30 and 6:30. Small group classes need the minimum number of students in order to be scheduled.

LESSON OPTIONS: (costs are for the complete semester)

Ten 25 minute individual lessons - cost: $135
Mondays from Feb. 8 through May 3 except 2/15, 3/29, 4/5
Wednesdays from Feb. 10 through May 5 except 2/17, 3/31, 4/7

Five 25 minute individual lessons – cost: $75
SERIES A: Mondays: 2/8, 3/1, 3/15, 4/12, 4/26
SERIES B: Mondays: 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/19, 5/3
SERIES A: Wednesdays: 2/10, 3/3, 3/17, 4/14, 4/28
SERIES B: Wednesdays: 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/21, 5/5

Ten 25 minute group classes with a minimum of 3 and no more than 5 violinists – cost: $50
Mondays from Feb. 8 through May 3 except 2/15, 3/29, 4/5
Wednesdays from Feb. 4 through April 30 except 2/17, 3/31, 4/7

ABSENCE POLICY:
Once the schedule is made, you are responsible for getting your child to all classes.  In the rare instance that a teacher is unable to teach, we will find a replacement teacher or the class will be rescheduled.  If your child is unable to attend a lesson or class, we will be unable to schedule a replacement lesson and the class will not be reimbursed.

Enrollment in the String Project is a commitment. If a child is accepted into the String Project, his/ her parents must see that he/she attends classes regularly, practices daily, completes written and listening assignments, and is exposed to activities that encourage and enforce musical interest.

During the school year, interested parents and students are invited to observe regular String Project classes. Please see the dates and times indicated on this site and e-mail your intention to attend to sacstringproject@hotmail.com.

Prospective students and their families often attend classes to observe.

String Project encourages all parents to attend the classes as frequently as possible in order to better assist your child's daily practice. Note taking and after-lesson questions are encouraged and always appreciated. Should you decide to begin your string study with another teacher, please let them know of your interest in the String Project, so that both you and your teacher can plan accordingly.

California State University, Sacramento also offers advanced private instrumental lessons through the Community Music School. Please check out this program if your child is not in fourth through eighth grades or you would prefer study of a non-string instrument.

Instrument Purchase and Rental
We strongly discourage an internet purchase of a string instrument.Talk to Professor Bossuat about getting access to low cost rental instruments and good quality instruments for purchase or go with the child to a reputable local dealer. Please show the instrument to Professor Bossuat before making a purchase. It is also possible to buy an instrument from a local parent, but once again, please show Professor Bossuat the instrument before making the purchase. Many children play on a rental instrument for the first few years. We will be happy to give you recommendations.