SOUTH GEORGIA STRING PROJECT
Classes begin September 12. Shouldn’t you belong?
The South Georgia String Project offers an after-school music program where children can easily access low-cost stringed instrument instruction while providing mentored teaching experience for music students at Valdosta State University. The South Georgia String Project, led by Director and Master Teacher Lauren Burns, is a joint venture of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and the Department of Music at Valdosta State University.
OUR CLASSES:
· Beginners – Explorer Stringso Group class for students with no previous string-playing experience
o Ages 8 and up, MW 4:30-5:30 pm
· Intermediate Strings
o String orchestras for returning and/or experienced string students
o Meet at 5:30 or 6:30 pm on Mondays, according to audition placement
o Additional class at no extra charge, Sectional Technique W 5:30-6:30 pm
o Private Lessons are available and strongly encouraged
· Valdosta Symphony Youth Orchestra (VSYO)
o Full orchestra for advanced string, wind, brass and percussion students, placement by audition.
o Also open to VSU students and community adults
o Participating students must also play in their public school ensembles, if available.
o Meets M 7:30-8:30 pm with Matthew Mainella, conductor
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
· Parent meeting for new students at 4:30 on September 12
Parent meeting for returning students at 5:30 on September 12
· String placement auditions will be held on September 12 beginning at 6:30.
* For audition information please see our website at http://www.valdosta.edu/sgsp/auditions.php/
· Registration forms are available online at http://www.valdosta.edu/sgsp/registrationForm.pdf
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ms. Lauren Burns E-mail eburns@valdosta.edu
Phone 229.219.1269
Web www.valdosta.edu/sgsp/
South Georgia String Project
Department of Music Valdosta State University
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698
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