Instruction

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

Lot WC-6 behind Fine Arts Annex is available for free parking after 4PM Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Paid parking (enforced 24/7) is available on Levels 4, 5, and 6 of Hitt Street Garage. Both are walking distance to Fine Arts Building. Lot RC-9, beside Loeb Hall, has unmetered spots available after 5PM Mondays-Fridays, and metered spots enforced until 5PM Mondays-Fridays. Metered street parking is also available on Hitt Street, University Avenue, and Elm Street, and those spots are enforced Monday through Saturday until 7PM.

Summer Private Lesson Information for continuing students

Students who are interested in pursuing private lessons over the summer are encouraged to do so. This does not exclude participating in the MSP Summer Session. Lessons are available from MSP teachers either privately or through the Community Music Program. Lessons are generally given by the 1/2 hour, 3/4 hour or hour. Times are to be arranged by parents and teachers.

Tuition & Payment

MSP tuition is $180/semester, due by the first Friday class. MYO tuition is $150/semester, due by the first Sunday class.

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 week., in addition to the final concert at the Missouri Theatre. The Missouri String Project and Missouri Youth Orchestra is self-supporting, and this fee pays our hard-working teachers. 

Payment

• Credit card payments can be made in-person at 140 Fine Arts Building (the main music office) Monday – Friday 8am – 12pm & 1pm – 5pm. You may also call (573) 882-2606 to make a payment. If someone is unable to answer your call, please leave a message with your name and phone number and we will return your call as soon as possible.
• Checks should be made out to the MU School of Music and can be dropped off or mailed to the address below. Please indicate the name of the applicant on the check.
• Cash is only accepted in-person at the music office.

Community Music Program
140 Fine Arts Building
Columbia, MO 65211

Schedule

The Orchestra's concert will be December 10^th, 3:00 pm in the Missouri Theater

Registration

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 the MSP/MYO will not hold rehearsals. All parents will be notified by email of any scheduling changes due to inclement weather.