UGA String Project

Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

A member of the
American String Teachers' Association
String Project Consortium
www.stringprojects.org

UGA String Project Teaching Approach
Classes are taught twice a week in a group format (violins, violas, cellos, and basses together) for all students. There are ocassional sectional classes in which one instrument meets separately. Enrollment in the String Project is a substantial commitment, and any student dropping out of the String Project will not be re-admitted. For those students desiring one-on-one instruction, we encourage enrollment for weekly lessons in the Community Music School. Fourteen lessons per semester are available to those enrolled in the UGA String Project for a reduced fee: 30 minute lessons for $220, 45 minute lessons for $360, and 1 hour lessons for $440.

Mission of the University of Georgia String Project:

  • Provide our students with an opportunity for musical enjoyment and education through the study of stringed instruments.
  • Encourage the personal development of our students by providing them with an outlet for self expression within a structured environment.
  • Encourage student leadership in school orchestra programs and share our accomplishments within the community.
  • Create a partnership of providing accessible string education and mentorship for our students and teaching experience for University of Georgia students who value string education.

FALL SEMESTER 2008
Fall 2008 classes begin on Wednesday, September 3. Classes for new September 2008 beginners will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 4:50. All other classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 5:50. The fall classes will conclude with a concert on Monday, December 8.

First year classes are open to all children in second, third, fourth, and fifth grade. Cost is $75 per semester for twice-a-week classes (September to December and January to April), plus instrument rental. You may print the enrollment form from the link below. If you wish to speak to someone about registering your child, please call 706-542-4740 and leave a message, or email Dr. Michael Heald.

ENROLLMENT FORM for new students (click on this link)

The University of Georgia School of Music also offers private string instrument lessons through the Community Music School. Please see
the description at the bottom of this page if your child is not in third or fourth grade or is not a beginner.

DIRECTIONS (click on this link)

INSTRUMENT RENTAL (click on this link)

RETURNING STUDENTS
Classes for returning students begin on Wednesday, September 3 at 5:00.
Please fill out the Re-enrollment form.

Recommended for third-year and fourth-year String Project students---
PRIVATE LESSONS (click on this link)

PICTURES FROM UGA STRING PROJECT PERFORMANCES (Click on this link)

Staff involved in the UGA String Project, fall 2007 (click on name to send email)
UGA String Project phone--- answering machine 706-542-1894

String Project Director
Michael Heald, UGA violin professor
office phone: 706-542-4740

String Project Associate Director
Skip Taylor, UGA string pedagogy professor
office phone: 706-542-2776

String Project Associate Director
David Starkweather, UGA cello professor
office phone: 706-542-2780

String Project Master Teacher
Ryane Dunnagan
phone: 336-817-3494

UGA students supported by String Project assistantships:
Elizabeth Oladele
phone: 404-435-2564
Julianne King
phone: 678-628-7909
Laura Smithwick
phone: 770-489-1190
Rachael Eubanks
phone: 678-442-8294
Patricia Cleaton
phone: 678-492-8428
Wilson Yang
phone: 423-313-7920

UGA Community Music School
If you are interested in private lessons, the UGA Community Music School offers private instruction for violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, and piano. Students of any age or skill level are welcomed. Fees are listed at the web site. Lessons are available for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, guitar, harp, percussion, woodwind, and brass instruments. Instruction in music theory and composition is also offered. Group classes meet for string ensemble, guitar class, and Childrens' Music Workshop. Please contact the CMS office at (706) 542-2894 to receive more information, or check the web site at http://www.uga.edu/music/community_music.