Missouri State music students will have the opportunity to put their teaching skills to the test for the spring semester String Project.

The String Project, which is entering its eleventh year, teaches second- and third-grade children how to play a string instrument, e.g. violin, viola or cello. Instruction is provided by MSU music students under the direction of Springfield Public School and MSU faculties.

About the classes

Tuition is $80 per semester, and students are responsible for renting or bringing a suitable instrument and purchasing one music book.

Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays between Jan. 20 and May 4. First-year participants can choose between two locations:

• Rountree Elementary, 1333 E. Grand, 3:45-4:15 p.m.
• Pershing Middle School, 2120 E. Ventura, 3:50-4:20 p.m.

Returning participants who have completed one year or more of the String Project will meet at:

• Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, 525 S John Q Hammons Parkway, 4:15-4:45 p.m.

The final concert will be May 4 at 7 p.m. in Ellis Recital Hall.

How to enroll

Call (417) 836-5552 to enroll a child or visit the String Project website.