Philadelphia String Project at Temple University

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:  K - 6th
Instruction in:  Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Location:  Temple University, Presser Hall, 2001 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Important Dates 

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
** To join any of the Open Houses please email  or call 215-204-1512!

Concerts and Dress Rehearsals

2025-2026 Season

Saturday, December 14 at Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N. Broad St.)

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

Saturday, May 17 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!

Contact

  • Melissa Douglas

    Melissa Douglas

    • Boyer College of Music and Dance

      • Temple Music Prep

        • Registrar

          Programs

          • CMSP
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    Kyle Almeida

    • Boyer College of Music and Dance

      • Temple Music Prep

        • Music Prep Faculty

          Programs

          • CMSP

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  or fill out our online contribution form.