Group Instruction in Strings

The Philadelphia String Project at Temple University (PSP @ TU) serves beginning young string (upper & lower) players from the Philadelphia area in this weekly 3-year program incorporating group lessons and string ensembles. Students are taught by a Master Teacher and supported by Temple University undergraduate music education and performance string interns.

No audition or previous musical experience required. Student must provide their own instrument.

Grades:  K - 6th
Instruction in:  Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Location:  Temple University, Presser Hall, 2001 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Important Dates 

2024-2025 Lessons, Rehearsals, and Classes will take place on Saturday morning. All regular Saturdays (not concerts) will be held at Presser Hall at Temple University's Main Campus (2001 N. 13th Street)

The first day for 2024-2025 will be September 21.

There will be no activity on November 30, December 21, December 28, and January 4.

Open House Schedule
Upper Division: September 7 from 9:30am-12:30pm
Philadelphia String Project: September 21 from 9:00am-11:00am
Brass and Wind Project: September 21 from 9:00am-11:00am
** To join any of the Open Houses please email [click-for-email] or call 215-204-1512!

Concerts and Dress Rehearsals

2024-2025 Season
 

Saturday, December 14 at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N. Broad St.)
     10:00am-12:30pm    Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
     1:00pm                     Winter Concert

Saturday, May 17 at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N. Broad St.)
     10:00am-12:30pm    Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
     1:00pm                     Spring Concert

Register for the 2024-2025 season of Philadelphia String Project!

Contact

Support

CMSP is supported in part by the Christopher Ludwick Foundation. The Philadelphia String Project at Temple University received start-up support from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) through the National String Project Consortium.

Temple University is considered an Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. The EITC program provides state tax credits up to $750,000 on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible businesses that contribute to a qualified educational improvement organization, including the Community Music Scholars Program. For more information on taking advantage of Pennsylvania’s EITC program, please visit giving.temple.edu/EITC or contact Temple University Corporate and Foundation Relations at 215-926-2529.

To become a supporter of these or other programs at Temple Music Prep, call 215-204-1512, email [click-for-email] or fill out our online contribution form.