Mobile Symphony offers violin, viola, and cello instruction in participating elementary schools.

3rd, 4th, and 5th graders learn to play string instruments in weekly classes held during the school day.   The participating schools in the Strings program include Mary B. Austin , Council Traditional, E.R. Dickson, Fairhope Elementary, Fairhope Intermediate, Christ the King School ,  O'Rourke , Rockwell, Spanish Fort , Westlawn. 

Our partner school Mary B. Austin has been named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, find out more here. 

Attention Students!

Mobile Symphony invites you to participate in

Strings Class

in your own school!

You will have the opportunity to learn to read music and play the violin, viola, or cello during the school day in your own school.  Your instructor will be  a professional musician from the Mobile Symphony.

* When do we start?  Two weeks after school starts in the fall.

* How many lessons are there?  25 lessons in the school year.

* How long is a lesson? 45 minutes.

* Do I need to have my own instrument?  Yes, you may buy or rent an instrument.   Violins are available at: Andy's Music 633-8944, Harmonic Strings This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , West Mobile Music 634-8201, Bay Shore Music 621-9996, and Jubilee Music 928-1003.

* How much does Strings Class cost?  Introductory Class (year 1):  $200 per year, Intermediate Class (year 2):  $300 per year, Advanced Class (year 3): $350 per year.

* Are there other costs?  In addition to an instrument, you will need to purchase an instruction book, extra strings, and a music stand.

* What else will I need to do?  You must encourage your student to practice at least 15 minutes every day. 

* How do I sign up?  Contact Sarah Wright, Mobile Symphony Education Director .  432-2064
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or click here to download a registration form.

The Mobile Symphony now offers Strings Class the Homeschool Edition!  

For more information Click here to download an information form.

Click here to download a registration form. 

Questions about Strings Class- the Homeschool Edition?  Contact Education Director Sarah Wright, This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it