Community Partnerships Class Information
Currently the TTU String Project partners with two elementary schools in the Lubbock area to offer string instruction during the schools' after school programming. These partnerships expand string instrument access to students and families in under-served areas and provide opportunities for our TTUSP staff to teach in a variety of settings.
Students who participate in string instruction through our community partnerships perform on their campuses as well as in side-by-side presentations and performances with students that attend classes on the TTU campus.
Hodges Elementary School
The Hodges Violin Club was established in the 2019-2020 school year. This partnership was made possible by the Lubbock Partnership Network, Hodges Elementary School, Lubbock ISD Fine Arts, and the TTU String Project.
The Wester String Club was established in the 2020-2021 school year. This partnership was made possible by Wester Elementary School, Lubbock ISD Fine Arts, and the TTU String Project.
Wester Registration Link
Community Partnership Schedules
Fall 2022 Class Schedule
September: (5-NO SCHOOL), 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, (26- NO SCHOOL), 28
October: 3, 5, (10- NO SCHOOL), 12, 17, (19- GOALS DAY- NO SP), 24, 26, 31
November: 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 28, 30
**Adjustments may be necessary due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
General Information
Program Membership
Students in the TTU String Project Community Partnerships 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. Hodges Violin Club offers violin. Wester String Club offers violin, viola, and cello.
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 and instruction as a string ensemble (all students performing together).
New youth students enter the program in the Fall.
Community Partnership Class Meetings
Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays on their home campus (Hodges or Wester) during the Fall (September to November) and Spring (February to April) semesters from 3:30-4:15 p.m..
Student Registration Fees
Grants and elementary campus funding pays for this program!
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