Missouri String Project (MSP) & Missouri Youth Orchestra (MYO)

The Missouri String Project has been a part of the Columbia community since 1973. The Project has a two-fold mission – to give young students the opportunity to study the violin, viola or cello, and to prepare University music students for their futures as public school and private teachers.
MU students serve as teachers, and receive instruction and guidance from MU viola professor and Director of the MSP, Leslie Perna. 3rd-5th grade students  receive instruction through group lessons and string orchestra rehearsals, and perform concerts each semester. These students benefit from inexpensive yet extensive instruction from excited and energetic teachers, while teachers get invaluable hands-on teaching experience in a supervised atmosphere before they begin their work in the public schools or their own private teaching studios. Dozens of teachers from MSP have found the experience invaluable as they pursue a career in music and teaching. Hundreds of young students have begun their musical lives with MSP, and many still play today.
The Missouri Youth Orchestra is an extension of the Missouri String Project, and is open to students who have either received two years of instruction through MSP or by audition to any 5th-9th grade string students. Directed by Renan Leme, MYO provides intermediate level orchestral and chamber music experience to violin, viola, cello and bass students from across Mid-Missouri.

Instruction

Summer '20 Online Session for Returning Students Only

Summer Zoom classes by grade and instrument, meeting once weekly, with the possibility of private break-out lessons for a separate fee.

*The below information does not apply to the summer session.

Supplies include:

  1. Your own rented/purchased instrument.  Renting an instrument for use in the MSP is the responsibility of each individual student and parent.  You may rent/buy your instrument and music from whomever you choose.  However, a representative from Instrumental Influence, a local music store, will be at the Open House for your convenience, and will be happy to service your rental/purchase needs at a competitive rate.
  2. Lesson book "Essential Elements Book 1,” available at Open House
  3. Music Stand, available at Open House
  4. Shoulder rest for violinists and violists, which can be purchased from the music store or through MSP.
  5. Lesson notebook and pencil, for teacher assignments and note-taking

 

1st Year MSP

2nd Year MSP

3rd Year MSP

MYO

Location

All Group lessons take place in the Fine Arts Building: Violins, Rms 145 & 146; Violas Rm 148; Rm Cellos 134

 

Paid parking is available 7 am-6 pm on level 4 (green spaces) in the Hitt Street Parking Structure (machines are located by stairwells on level 4).

 

All Orchestra classes take place in Loeb Hall, Room 201  on Fridays.  Metered parking is available on the street.  Lot RC9, across from Loeb is enforced Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm.  

 

All Group lessons take place in the Fine Arts Building: Violins, Rms 145 & 146; Violas Rm 148; Rm Cellos 134

 

Paid parking is available 7 am-6 pm on level 4 (green spaces) in the Hitt Street Parking Structure (machines are located by stairwells on level 4).

 

All Orchestra classes take place in Loeb Hall, Room 201  on Fridays.  Metered parking is available on the street.  Lot RC9, across from Loeb is enforced Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm.  

 

Group Classes: Fine Arts Building

 

Orchestras meet in Loeb 201

Parking in RC9 (across from Loeb) is not enforced on Saturday & Sunday.

 

Orchestras meet in Loeb 201

Parking in RC9 (across from Loeb) is not enforced on Saturday & Sunday.

 

Paid parking 7a.m.-6p.m. is available on level 4 (green spaces) Hitt Street Parking Structure (machines are located by stairwells on level 4) Lot RC9, across from Loeb Hall, is enforced Monday-Friday 7a.m.-6.p.m.  Metered street parking is also available on Hitt Street, University Avenue, and Elm Street, and those spots are enforced Monday through Saturday until 7pm.

Tuition & Payment

Summer '20 Online Session Returning Students Only

The summer '20 online session is $40/session. Students can sign up for one or both sessions. Private lessons are an additional $8 per 30 minute lesson. 

We keep our costs very low, and are able to offer an outstanding fee.  MSP students receive one group class and one orchestra class per week, plus the final concert and possible private lessons for this one low fee.  MYO students receive one orchestra class per weekin addition to the final concert at the Missouri Theatre. The Missouri String Project and Missouri Youth Orchestra is self-supporting, and these fees pay our hard-working teachers. 

Payment

A link to pay online will be emailed to you after you fill out an application.

Schedule

Summer '20 Online Session for Returning Students Only

Session 1 (June 8 -July 2) – 4 Zoom classes

Session 2 (July 6-July 31) – 4 Zoom classes

Returning students can sign up for one or two sessions!

Meeting every Monday (might change for teacher availability) for 90 minutes, time TBA. Students can attend each session for as long as they are able.

 

Registration

Please only fill out ONE application per student. Please do not submit multiple applications for the same student.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Policies

In the event of inclement weather, the Missouri String Project/Missouri Youth Orchestra follows the Columbia Public Schools. For example, on dates where Columbia Public Schools are closed because of inclement weather the MSP/MYO will not hold rehearsals. All parents will be notified by email of any scheduling changes due to inclement weather. MSP/MYO will still meet on CPS teacher work days.

 

Contact: 

Missouri String Project
225 Fine Arts Building
ph: 573-884-4939
fax: 573-884-7444
mostring@missouri.edu

PDF Documents: 
File MU Map for MSP
PDF icon MSP Returning Info