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 prepare University music students for their future as public school and private teachers, and to introduce 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to music by giving them the opportunity to study the violin, viola or cello. MU music education and performance majors serve as teachers, and receive instruction and guidance from MU viola professor Leslie Perna, the Director of the MSP. Young students are provided instruction through group lessons and string chamber orchestra rehearsals, and perform their own concerts each semester. These students benefit from inexpensive yet extensive instruction from excited and energetic teachers, while teachers who participate get invaluable hands-on teaching experience in a supervised atmosphere of learning before they graduate to jobs in the public schools or begin their own private teaching studios. Dozens of teachers from the project have found the experience invaluable as they pursue a career in teaching, as well as in their day to day professional lives. Hundreds of young students have begun their musical lives with the MSP, and many still play today.
Instruction
Supplies include:
- 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.
- Lesson book "Essential Elements Book 1,” available at Open House
- Music Stand, available at Open House
- Shoulder rest for violinists and violists, which can be purchased from the music store or through MSP.
- Lesson notebook and pencil, for teacher assignments and note-taking
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1st Year MSP |
2nd Year MSP |
3rd Year MSP |
MYO |
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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.
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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.
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Group Classes: Fine Arts Building
Orchestras meet in Loeb 201 Parking in RC9 (across from Loeb) is not enforced on Saturday & Sunday.
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Orchestras meet in Loeb 201 Parking in RC9 (across from Loeb) is not enforced on Saturday & Sunday.
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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.
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
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1st Year MSP |
2nd Year MSP |
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Schedule |
Monday group classes: 4:10-5 p.m. Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2
Wednesday group classes: 4:10-5 p.m. Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4
Friday String Orchestra 5:10-6 p.m. Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, Dec. 6
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Monday group classes: 4:10-5 p.m. Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2
Wednesday group classes: 4:10-5 p.m. Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4
Friday String Orchestra 5:10-6 p.m. Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, Dec. 6
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Wednesday group classes: 5:10-6 p.m. Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4
Sunday String Orchestra: Allegro Strings: 2-3 p.m. Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1
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Sunday String Orchestra: Allegro Strings: 2-3 p.m. grades 5-6 (you are welcome to attend the Wednesday evening group classes from 5:10-6 p.m. though not required) Vivace: 3-4 p.m. grades 7-9 Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1
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The Orchestra's concert will be in early December, Date and Time TBA in the Missouri Theater.
Registration
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.
Missouri String Project
225 Fine Arts Building
ph: 573-884-4939
fax: 573-884-7444
mostring@missouri.edu
