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String Project

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.


Spring 2023 Info

Hello and welcome to the Sacramento State String Project! We are continuing with in-person learning in the spring. Classes will meet Mondays and Wednesdays starting Monday, February 13 at 4:45 PM in Capistrano Hall, 2nd Floor.

COVID-19 safety measures:
All children and their parents will be required to be masked while inside Capistrano Hall. As visitors to the campus, we ask that you comply with a full nose and mouth covering. Vaccination of participants and their caregivers and parents is strongly recommended.

Thank you for your interest in String Project!

REGISTRATION FORM

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

Calendar

CONCERT – MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023 – 7:00 PM at Sac State – Children arrive at 6:00pm

SPRING 2023 Schedule Location
Monday, Feb. 13 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM - FIRST CLASS Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Feb. 15 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Feb. 20 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Feb. 27 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Mar. 1 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Mar. 6 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Mar. 8 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Mar. 13 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Mar. 15 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
NO CLASSES MARCH 20, 22
 
Monday, Mar. 27 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Mar. 29 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
NO CLASSES APR. 3, 5, 10, 12  
Monday, Apr. 17 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Apr. 19 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, Apr. 24 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, Apr. 26 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Monday, May 1 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Wednesday, May 3 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM Sac State - 2nd Floor
Mon., May 8 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM - DRESS REH. Sac State - Concert Hall
Wed., May 10 - 4:45 PM-5:35 PM - DRESS REH. Sac State - Room 143
CONCERT – MONDAY, MAY 15 – 7:00 PM
Sac State - Concert Hall

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

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.

String Project students

Project Benefactors

westervelt logoThe Sacramento State String Project would like to thank Westervelt Ecological Services for their generous donation in support of the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Their support allows us to continue providing quality string education and mentorship for Sacramento youth despite the hardships brought by COVID-19. We are truly grateful for their partnership.

The Sacramento State String Project is made possible each year through the generous support of many individuals and organizations including: Sacramento State Associated Students Incorporated (ASI), String Letter Publishing, the Robla School District, Twin Rivers School District and the National String Project Consortium.

String Project students