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About the TTU String Project

Purpose

 

The Texas Tech University String Project was founded in January 2001 with two purposes. One, to provide low cost beginning string instruction to children in the Lubbock area and two, to provide intensive, guided teaching experience to undergraduate and graduate music students who plan to make string education a part of their career.

 

The TTU String Project takes a laboratory school approach for elementary children (typically entering the 4th grade or 5th grade) interested in playing one of the five orchestral instruments – violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp. We are also very proud to be a part of two community partnerships: Hodges Elementary School and Wester Elementary School. Additionally, the TTU String Project offers instruction for adult students.

 

Instruction is provided by a team of undergraduate and graduate music majors and by Master Teachers who supervise the entire curriculum. Dr. Elizabeth Chappell, assistant professor of string music education at Texas Tech University, serves as the director of the program and master teacher. Professor Rachel Mazzucco, instructor of harp at Texas Tech University, serves as the harp master teacher.

Support

 

Our program supports the mission of the Texas Tech University School of Music and Texas Tech University by offering opportunities for string teacher-training and accessibility to string music education for Lubbock-area youth and adults.

 

The Texas Tech University String Project is a proud member of the National String Project Consortium (NSPC), a coalition of college and university string project sites across the United States. The NSPC is dedicated to increasing the number of school-aged children learning to play stringed instruments and addressing the great need of continuing the education of string teachers in teacher-training institutions across the country.

 

The Texas Tech University String Project faculty and staff are avid supporters of all school orchestra programs. Students who graduate from the TTUSP are strongly encouraged to join their school orchestra programs in 6th grade and to further supplement their string learning in programs like the Suzuki Talent Education of the Lubbock Region and the Youth Orchestras of Lubbock. Adults are also encouraged to make music in the Lubbock-area, including performing with the Lubbock Civic Orchestra.

Texas Tech University String Project named

2019-2020 ASTA Outstanding NSPC String Project of the Year!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Your decision to provide your child or yourself with a quality education in music is an investment in your future and the life of our community. In making it possible to play a musical instrument, you are providing the opportunity for self-expression, creativity and achievement.  Numerous research studies indicate that parental/family attitude, support and involvement are important factors in a person’s ability to successfully learn to play and enjoy music. Like any skill, interest counts far more than talent. With strong support from you, playing music will become a natural part of you and your family's life.

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A proud member of the

National String Project Consortium

www.stringprojects.org

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