WKU & Warren County Strings Program

About the program:

The WKU & Warren County Strings Program offers instruction on violin, viola, cello and bass in a group orchestra setting. Classes are available beginning in the fourth grade and schedules vary depending upon the elementary school. The program is available in junior high and high school for students attending Drakes Creek and Greenwood and is offered as a class elective. Classes are taught by Sarah Berry, WKU Professional in Residence and Amberly Bush, Graduate student in the WKU Music Program.  

Fall 2009 Elementary Program Packet (pdf)

2009 Elementary & Drakes Creek T-shirt Order Form (pdf)

Warren County Elementary Schools Information (beginning and intermediate classes)

Briarwood & Natcher

Tuition:

Group classes in the elementary program begin in fourth grade. Tuition for the 2009-2010 year is $100 per semester.  Tuition must be paid upon registration to enroll in the program.  To register your child for strings, please fill out the registration form and mail to Sharon Woodward at the DELO office.   Any registration questions you have may also be directed to Sharon Woodward at cont.ed@wku.edu.

Beginning Strings:

3:30-4:30 on Mondays at Natcher Elementary School (First class August 31)
3:30-4:30 on Tuesdays at Briarwood Elementary School (First Class September 1)

Intermediate Strings (for students who have taken 1 or 2 years) will be scheduled:

3:30-4:30pm on Wednesdays at Natcher Elementary School (Starts September 2)
3:30-4:30pm on Thursdays at Briarwood Elementary School (Starts September 3)

**Student should attend one class and may choose either class for their level.

Cumberland Trace 

Tuition:

Tuition for the 2009-2010 year is $100 per semester.  Tuition must be paid upon registration to enroll in the program.  To register your child for strings, please fill out the registration form and mail it to the DELO office.   Any registration questions you have may also be directed to Sharon Woodward at cont.ed@wku.edu.

Beginning Strings (4th Grade):

11:30-12:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays (beginning September 1)

Intermediate Strings (5th and 6th Grade) will be scheduled:

12:00-12:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays  (beginning September 3)

Instrument Rental:

String instruments can be rented from Royal Music in downtown Bowling Green.  Students must be fitted for the correct size instrument.

 

Drakes Creek Middle School/Greenwood High School Registration

Group classes at the middle and high school levels are for students who have had at least 3 years of string isntruction. Tuition for the 2009-2010 year is $150 per semester.  Tuition must be paid upon registration to enroll in the program.  To register your child for strings, please fill out the registration form and mail to Diana Jonesat the DELO office.  Any registration questions you have may also be directed to Sharon Woodward at cont.ed@wku.edu.   ***Special Note to Greenwood Students - Since this option was NOT available during their orientation, you will need to call Ms. Hester at the school (842-3627) to register your child for Orchestra Class.  During the fall semester it will meet in the choir room from 11:30-1pm, and during the second semester it will meet in the same froom from 1-2:30pm. ***  

Drakes Creek/Greenwood Strings Information Form 2009(pdf)

General Information

Instrument Rental:
String instruments can be rented from Royal Music in downtown Bowling Green.  Students must be fitted for the correct size instrument.

Why Strings?
♪ Problem-solving
♪ Teamwork
♪ Music reading
♪ Physical coordination
♪ Memory skills