The String Project is a flagship program that provides affordable, carefully-structured lessons in violin and cello for children in the 4th through 10th grades, taught by the dedicated and talented School of Music undergraduate and graduate teacher trainees.

Our mission is to:

• Create a partnership by providing accessible string education and mentorship for the community and teaching experience for School of Music students who may be pursuing a career in string education
• Provide our participants with an opportunity for musical enjoyment and education through the study of stringed instruments
• Encourage the personal development of our participants by providing them with an outlet for self-expression in a structured environment
• Encourage student leadership in our participants' school music programs
• Share our accomplishments within the community, acting as a supplement to the current string programs in the school systems, or as a substitute string program for children who do not have access to a program

The String Project at Sacramento State is administered by master teachers Judy Bossuat and Tim Stanley.

2024-25 Info

Hello and welcome to the Sacramento State String Project! For the 2024-25 School Year, we plan to have a new/beginner’s class and an intermediate/year 2+ class. The parent information meeting is at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, September 11th, Capistrano Hall room 223 on Sac State’s campus. Children do not need to attend. String Project will begin for all children on Wednesday, September 18th at 4:45 PM in Capistrano Hall room 223 or 227.The Registration form is posted below!

REGISTRATION FORM

CONTACT
Email: tstanley@csus.edu
Office Phone: (916) 752-5176.

Spring Calendar

CONCERT – MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025 – 7:00 PM at Sac State – Children arrive at 5:45pm

DATE	LOCATION
Monday, Feb. 10 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM - FIRST CLASS	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Feb. 12 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
NO CLASSES MON. FEB. 17
Wednesday, Feb. 19 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Feb. 24 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Feb. 26 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Mar. 3 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Mar. 5 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Mar. 10 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Mar. 12 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Mar. 17 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Mar. 19 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Mar. 24 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Mar. 26 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
NO CLASSES MAR. 31 - APR. 9
Monday, Apr. 14 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Apr. 16 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Apr. 21 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Apr. 23 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Apr. 28 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Apr. 30 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM	Sac State - 2nd Floor
Mon., May 5 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM - DRESS REH.	Sac State - Concert Hall
Wed., May 7 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM - DRESS REH.	Sac State - Room 143
CONCERT – MONDAY, MAY 12 – 7:00 PM	Sac State - Concert Hall

Robla Dates

Additional Saturdays for ROBLA	Times
March 1 @ Robla	9:00-9:55 (beginners), 10:00-11:55 (intermediate)
March 8 @ Robla	9:00-9:55 (beginners), 10:00-11:55 (intermediate)
March 15 @ Robla	9:00-9:55 (beginners), 10:00-11:55 (intermediate)
March 22 @ Robla	9:00-9:55 (beginners), 10:00-11:55 (intermediate)
April 12 @ Robla	9:00-9:55 (beginners), 10:00-11:55 (intermediate)
April 26 @ Robla	9:00-9:55 (beginners), 10:00-11:55 (intermediate)

About Our Program

Since 2001, the String Project has been training students and teachers in the joys of playing and teaching stringed instruments. The String Project is a quintessential model of service-learning, allowing both undergraduate and graduate students the chance to learn new skills, think critically, and test their roles as professionals while offering low-cost instruction in stringed instruments to area children of all social strata. Learn more about the String Project via the National String Project Consortium.

Contact

• Email: tstanley@csus.edu
• Office Phone: (916) 278-6558

String Project needs your support!
Email Director Andrew Luchansky at: aluchansky@csus.edu

Or mail contributions to:
Sacramento State School of Music
ATTN: String Project
6000 J Street • MS 6015
Sacramento, CA 95819

Please make your check payable to University Foundation at Sacramento State or UFSS for short.

Project Benefactors

The Sacramento State String Project is made possible each year through the generous support of many organizations including: Sacramento State Associated Students Incorporated (ASI), the Robla School District, Twin Rivers School District, and the National String Project Consortium, along with generous support from private donors. Thank you!