Student information
Starting at the beginning of the academic year, new and returning String Project students and their parents/guardians receive information about the program in the following ways:
Students and parents/guardians receive email about the following topics:
- Instrument rental: The Instrument steward sends email to inform students/parents about how, when, and where to rent, exchange, or return instruments.
- Payment: The Assistant Director and Office Manager send email about payment.
- Weekly schedules and special events: The Assistant Director sends email each week with information about upcoming events, parking, and class schedules.
Printed information
Printed information is provided for the following purposes, including the following:
- Convocation packet with several important items:
- Musicianship class curriculum
- Information about special String Project events:
- Concerto Festival
- Honors Recital
- UT Parking permit information
- Important contact information:
- String Project email and phone contact information
- Contact information for the related resources at the Butler School of Music
- Instrument Sales and Rental contacts
- Instrument Repair contacts
- Instrument parts and sheet music contacts
- Lost and found
- Requests for assistance or donations supporting String Project activities
- Reminder of School Orchestra requirement for 6th grade and older
- Absence forms
- Donor pledge form
- Musicianship class curriculum
- Invoices for payment due, provided by the Office Manager or Assistant Director
Verbal instruction
Students and parents/guardians receive information about many items verbally, in addition to the email and printed information. Important information to expect verbally includes:
- From the Director: Description of the packet provided at convocation
- From private lesson teachers: Information about preparation for juries and recitals
- From Ensembles/Orchestra/Musicianship faculty: Information about preparing for concerts and special events.
