Texas Tech University

Youth Registration


Tune in Open House

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Attend our “come and go” Open House:

  • Meet TTU String Project Staff
  • Try out the instruments
  • Find the size instrument you need
  • Learn about how to rent instruments
  • Learn about classes and performances
  • Register for classes

First Year Classes

Choose the class time that best fits your family schedule. Classes meet BOTH Tuesdays and Thursdays at TTU School of Music (18th and Boston)

  • 4:30-5:10 pm: First year violin, viola, cello, harp, and double bass
  • 5:15-5:55 pm: First year violin, viola, cello, and double bass

Tuition

$170 (or $120 for free/reduced lunch eligible students) for the semester and includes instruction in group classes two days a week and THREE private lessons. Additionally, all students receive the 2025-2026 TTU String Project t-shirt and any handouts and materials provided by the instructors!

Payment is due by the first day of class on Tuesday, September 16th.

  • Pay online using debit or credit card using our online store before the first day of class
  • Pay using cash or check made payable to “Texas Tech” in person on the first day of class

**Payment plans can be set up by contacting Dr. Mazzucco before the beginning of classes

Join Us!

Join our national-award winning program and celebrate our 24th year in Lubbock!

New Students (Level 1)

Level 1 Youth classes will begin on September 16th.

The TTUSP Open House will be on Thursday, September 11th. Interested students are invited and encouraged to attend to try out instruments and find out more about the program.

Returning Students (Levels 2 & 3)

Students who participated in TTUSP in the previous school year have been promoted to next level. Level 1 students are now Level 2, and previous Level 2 students are Level 3.

Level 2 and Level 3 Vernacular Youth Ensemble will begin on September 9th.

Level 2

Level 3

Fall 2025 Schedule

Levels 1 & 2 Youth

  • September:
    9 (level 2), 11(level 2), 16 (level 1 starts), 18, 23, 25, 30
  • October:
    2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
  • November:
    4, 6, 11, 13
    18 - Fall 2025 Informance

Level 3 Youth, All Adults

  • September:
    9, 16, 23, 30
  • October:
    7, 14, 21, 28
  • November:
    4, 11
    18 - Fall 2025 Informance

Tuition & Parking

Tuition is due by the first day of classes.

  • Online Payments (credit card) can be made any time after you have registered for classes.
  • In-Person (cash or check) can be made at the desk on the first day of class.

TTU Parking Services offers a special $20 permit for TTUSP families to park in the music building lot during String project hours on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. During the first week of classes, registered TTUSP families will receive an email with a link for this permit.