All classes take place on The University of North Texas campus and align with the 11-week 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 Chappell, and graduate student Master Teachers. Our catalog of classes is designed to accommodate string students at all levels of playing and provide musical experiences students beyond what students may be learning in their school orchestra program. 

For the majority of 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. 

Families continuing with String Project: Please review the class information closely as scheduling and some details have changed for the 2019-2020 school year.

BEGINNING CLASSES (VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, BASS)
The UNT String Project offers two different beginning class options to accommodate student age and learning preferences. 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. 
 
Level 1
Beginner level strings class for students ages 8+ that meets twice per week. During their first year, students develop a foundation in string playing technique in a class taught by an experienced lead teacher and two assistants. The instruction is Suzuki-based and 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. Classes begin September 9. 2019.

Tuition: $230 per semester or $430 per year (includes registration fee)
Group Classes: Monday and Wednesday 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Private lesson option: Private lessons (4 or 8 per semester) are optional. Times will be scheduled with an individual teacher.

Pre-Orchestra 

Students in pre-orchestra (violin, viola, cello, bass, harp) have a solid foundation in technique and intonation. This class will focus on music reading, ensemble skills and continued development of instrumental technique and repertoire. Classes meet Monday and Wednesday 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Cost is $230 per semester or $430 per year (includes registration fee). Classes begin September 9, 2019.

Tuition: $230 per semester or $430 per year (includes registration fee)
Group Classes: Monday and Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Private lesson option: Private lessons (4 or 8 per semester) are optional. Times will be scheduled with an individual teacher.

HARP
Level 1 
Group classes meet on Monday at 4:30. The second class of the week will be scheduled with the private harp teacher for a total of eight private lessons. Harps will not meet with the group on Wednesdays.

Tuition: $300 per semester or $580 per year (includes registration fee)

Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 PM and another time each week to be scheduled with the harp teacher (nine 30 minute lessons)

Pre-Orchestra

Tuition: $300 per semester or $580 per year (includes registration fee)

Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 PM and another time each week to be scheduled with the harp teacher (nine 30 minute lessons)

ENSEMBLES (VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, BASS, HARP)
UNT Youth Orchestra 1
 
Students continue to work on technique and begin to develop skills needed to play in an ensemble. Students practice note reading and playing harmony, melody, and bass lines using the book Learning Together: Sequential Repertoire for Solo Strings or String Ensemble Books 1 and 2. Classes meet once per week.

Tuition: $150 per semester or $270 per year (includes registration fee)
Group Class: Tuesday 5:30 to 7:00 PM (with short break)

Harp players in the Orchestra or Eclectic Styles must purchase 4 private lessons per semester.
Private lessons: Students will be paired with a private lesson instructor at the beginning of the year and times will be scheduled with the individual teacher.

UNT Youth Orchestra 2 
Members of this ensemble are expected to have solid music reading skills, ability to play in an ensemble with at least three parts, experience following a conductor, and a strong foundation in instrumental technique. 

Tuition: $150 per semester or $270 per year (includes registration)
Group Class: Tuesday 5:30 to 7:00 PM (with short break)

Harp players in the Orchestra or Eclectic Styles must purchase 4 private lessons per semester.
Private lesson option: (Schedule with the individual teacher)

UNT Youth Mariachi Ensemble 

The Mariachi Ensemble is open to students 7th grade and up with orchestral experience and established instrumental technique. Students in the ensemble will learn technique and repertoire through traditional teaching methods of mariachi. Students will primarily be learning music by ear in this ensemble, but will still be expected to have a basic proficiency in reading music notation. This ensemble is ideal for students involved with their school orchestra program but interested in learning beyond the classical repertoire.  

Tuition: $120 per semester or $200 per year (includes registration)
Group Class: Monday 5:30pm to 7:00 PM (with short break)
Private lesson option: (Schedule with individual teacher)

UNT Eclectic Styles Orchestra
 
Eclectic styles orchestra is for students (8th grade and up) with orchestral experience and advanced instrumental technique. The ensemble will play fiddle, jazz, pop, rock, and world music selections. Students will learn techniques specific to eclectic styles, improvisational skills, as well as gain more advanced orchestral experience. This ensemble is ideal for students involved with their school orchestra program but interested in learning beyond the classical repertoire.  

Tuition: $150 per semester or $270 per year (includes registration)
Group Class: Tuesday 5:30pm to 7:00 PM (with short break)

Optional Private Lessons: 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

• 4- $100
• 8 - $180
• 12 - $280
• 16 - $360

Harp players in the Orchestra or Eclectic Styles must purchase 4 private lessons per semester.
Private lesson option: (Schedule with individual teacher)
 
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.