Sunday - May 18th, 2008
Welcome to the South Georgia String Project

SGSPThe South Georgia String Project is a collaborative community outreach program of Valdosta State University through the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, the academic/professional orchestra in-residence at the university.  The goal of the project is twofold: (1) to provide access to string instruction for children, thus culturally enriching the region and (2) to provide mentored teaching experiences for university music majors who will soon become school string teachers and cultural arts advocates.

The South Georgia String Project’s mission is to:

  • provide students with an opportunity for musical enjoyment and education through the study of stringed instruments.
  • promote personal development through music as an outlet for self-expression within a structured learning environment.
  • encourage student leadership and share student accomplishments within the community.
  • create partnerships through providing accessible string education for pre-college students while offering mentored  teaching experiences for Valdosta State University music students who value  string education.
Our Program

Explorer Strings
The Explorer Strings attract young students to Valdosta State University for string classes, lessons, and ensembles.  Beginning string instruction is offered to third and fourth grade children.  Students attend two fifty-minute classes per week for the affordable rate of $20 per semester.  Additional ability- grouped levels are available for continuing students.  See the registration form for course days, times, and fees.  

String Instruments
It is the student’s responsibility to rent or purchase an instrument, folding music stand, and method book from a music store prior to the first class.