Group Instruction in Strings

The Philadelphia String Project at Temple University (PSP @ TU) serves beginning young string (upper & lower) players from the Philadelphia area in this weekly 3-year program incorporating group lessons and string ensembles. Students are taught by a Master Teacher and supported by Temple University undergraduate music education and performance string interns.

No audition or previous musical experience required. Student must provide their own instrument.

Grades:  2nd - 7th
Instruction in:  Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Location:  Temple University, Presser Hall, 2001 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Important Dates 

2025-2026 Season

2025-2026 Lessons, Rehearsals, and Classes will take place on Saturday morning. All regular Saturdays (not concerts) will be held at Presser Hall at Temple University's Main Campus (2001 N. 13th Street)

The first day for 2025-2026 will be September 20.

There will be no activity on November 29, December 20, December 27, January 3, February 6 and April 4.

Open House Schedule
Philadelphia String Project: September 20, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am
Brass & Wind Project: September 20, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am

Philadelphia String Project: January 10, 2026 from 9:00am-11:00am
Brass & Wind Project: January 10, 2026 from 9:00am-11:00am
** To join any of the Open Houses please email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215-204-1512!

Concerts and Dress Rehearsals

2025-2026 Season

Saturday, December 13 at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N. Broad St.)

• 10:00am-12:30pm - Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
• 1:00pm - Winter Concert

Saturday, May 16 at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N. Broad St.)

• 10:00am-12:30pm - Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
• 1:00pm - Spring Concert

Register for the 2025-2026 season of Philadelphia String Project!

Important Dates

2026-2027 Season

Lessons, Rehearsals, and Classes will take place on Saturday morning. All regular Saturdays (not concerts) will be held at Presser Hall at Temple University's Main Campus (2001 N. 13th Street)

The first day for 2026-2027 will be September 19.

There will be no activity on November 28, December 19, December 26, January 2, February 6, and March 27.

Open House Schedule
Philadelphia String Project: September 19, 2026 from 9:00am-11:00am
Brass & Wind Project: September 19, 2026 from 9:00am-11:00am

Philadelphia String Project: January 9, 2027 from 9:00am-11:00am
Brass & Wind Project: January 9, 2027 from 9:00am-11:00am

** To join any of the Open Houses please email musicprep@temple.edu or call 215-204-1512!

Concerts and Dress Rehearsals

2026-2027 Season

Saturday, December 19 at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N. Broad St.)

• 10:00am-12:30pm - Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
• 1:00pm - Winter Concert

Saturday, May 8 at Presser Hall (2001 N. 13th St.)

• 10:00am - Solo Recitals

Saturday, May 15 at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N. Broad St.)

• 10:00am-12:30pm - Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
• 1:00pm - Spring Concert

Saturday, December 13 at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N. Broad St.)

• 10:00am-12:30pm - Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
• 1:00pm - Winter Concert

Saturday, May 16 at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N. Broad St.)

• 10:00am-12:30pm - Mandatory Dress Rehearsals
• 1:00pm - Spring Concert

Registration for the 2026-2027 season of Philadelphia String Project will be open soon! In the meantime, subscribe to our emails or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to receive updates about this program and our other offerings at Temple Music Prep. 

Support

CMSP is supported in part by the Christopher Ludwick Foundation. The Philadelphia String Project at Temple University received start-up support from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) through the National String Project Consortium.

To become a supporter of these or other programs at Temple Music Prep, call 215-204-1512, email musicprep@temple.edu or fill out our online contribution form.