TTU Class Information
**Adjustments may be necessary due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
General Information
Program Membership
Students in the TTU String Project are participants in one of the following categories.
1st-year students: Youth in the first-year classes are typically in the 4th or 5th grade. Classes include instruction on like-instruments (violin, viola, cello double bass, and harp). Each student receives one private lesson during the semester. Students/Parents may choose to pay for and receive an additional 2 private lessons per semester for a total of 3 private lessons per semester.
2nd-year Orchestra students: Youth in the second-year classes have completed a FULL year of 1st-year instruction in the TTU String Project. Classes include instruction on like-instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp) and instruction as a string ensemble (all students performing together). Each student receives one private lesson during the semester. Students/Parents may choose to pay for and receive an additional 2 private lessons per semester for a total of 3 private lessons per semester.
Beginner Adult students: Adults of all ages from the Lubbock area can also learn to play a string instrument! Classes include instruction on like-instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp). Each student receives one private lesson during the semester. Students may choose to pay for and receive an additional 2 private lessons per semester for a total of 3 private lessons per semester.
Continuing Adult Orchestra students: Students in the Continuing Adult classes have completed a full year of instruction in the Beginner Adult Classes. Classes include instruction on like-instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp) and in combined orchestra. Each student receives one private lesson during the semester. Students may choose to pay for and receive an additional 2 private lessons per semester for a total of 3 private lessons per semester.
New youth students enter the program in the Fall.
New adult students enter the program in the Spring.
TTU Class Meetings
Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the School of Music on the Texas Tech University campus (2624 18th Street—18th and Boston Ave.) during the Fall (September to November) and Spring (February to April) semesters.
Class times
4:30-5:10 p.m. 1st year Youth Violin
1st year Youth Viola
1st year Youth Cello
1st year Youth Harp
5:15-5:55 p.m. 2nd year Youth Orchestra
1st year Youth Violin
1st year Youth Viola
1st year Youth Cello
1st year Youth Double Bass
1st year Youth Harp
6:00-6:40 p.m. Continuing Adult Orchestra
Intermediate Adult Violin/Viola
Intermediate Adult Cello/Double Bass
Combined Adult Harp
Student Registration Fees
TUITION:
Option #1: $135.00 (or $85.00 for free/reduced lunch eligible youth students) per semester.
Tuition Includes
Group Class Instruction (2 times per week on Tuesday and Thursday, each class is 40 minutes)
Private Lesson Instruction (1 per semester, 30 minutes each)
Texas Tech University String Project t-shirt/gift
Handouts and Materials from class instructors
Option #2: $160.00 (or $110.00 for free/reduced lunch eligible youth students) per semester.
Tuition Includes
Group Class Instruction (2 times per week on Tuesday and Thursday, each class is 40 minutes)
Private Lesson Instruction (3 per semester, 30 minutes each)
Texas Tech University String Project t-shirt/gift
Handouts and Materials from class instructors
FULL TUITION PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED by the first class meeting.
Pay by CREDIT CARD using our ONLINE STORE prior to the first class meeting:
OR pay CASH or CHECK (made out to "TTU String Project") when you arrive for the first class.
**There will be a $20.00 LATE FEE if payment is not received by this class start date.
DEBIT and CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS CANNOT BE RECEIVED IN PERSON.
Payment Plans are available. Contact Prof. Mazzucco, rachel.mazzucco@ttu.edu.
Typical Concerts and Presentations
Halloween Presentation at annual Texas Tech University Symphony Orchestra Hauntcert
October
Hemmle Recital Hall
Spring String Recital
mid March
Location TBD
Semester Informance Concerts
late November and late April
Location TBD
Private Lessons
Teachers
The TTU String Project is a teacher-training program, and the teaching faculty is comprised of graduate and undergraduate students from Texas Tech University. Our teachers have a variety of backgrounds and experience levels, but share a commitment to strengthening all aspects of their teaching both in the class and private lesson settings.
When
Students will receive ONE or THREE 30-minute private lessons per semester of enrollment (depending on the the option registered for). The Director will assign specific instructors to teach specific students. Individual teachers will coordinate lesson date, time, and location with the parent at least one week prior to the assigned week of the lesson.
Location
All private lessons are taught at the Texas Tech University School of Music in the student practice rooms or via videoconference. During the Fall semester, private lessons will NOT be scheduled on home football game days. Our building is used for Goin' Band preparations and presentations and there is no available parking. Teachers will work to avoid those days.
Private lessons will not be taught at any other location under any circumstances.
