Adult Orchestra (Fall 2026)

The Adult Orchestra is designed for adult string players with prior experience, who are reading at approximately a Grade 1 level or higher, and want to build ensemble skills and musical independence. Repertoire typically ranges from Grade 1 to Grade 2.5, and rehearsal is structured to allow participants to engage with just the repertoire at an appropriate level for them.

New adult participants may enroll during either the fall or spring semesters with appropriate prerequisite skills. If you are unsure whether this ensemble is a good fit, please contact the USC String Project at uscsp@mozart.sc.edu.

Adult Orchestra + Student Orchestra
Adult Orchestra participants may also elect to join a String Project student orchestra in addition to enrolling in Adult Orchestra. Available orchestras include Concertino ($50 per semester), Capriccio ($50 per semester), and Intermezzo ($80 per semester; audition only)– please see the student program descriptions for each level. Participation provides additional performance and rehearsal opportunities while maintaining involvement in the adult ensemble. Adults are seated toward the back of student orchestras.

Adult Orchestra + Lessons
Adults enrolled in Adult Orchestra may elect to add weekly private lessons (30 minutes, one-on-one instruction) to support continued technical and musical development. All adult lessons are offered on Wednesdays at either 5:00–5:30 p.m. or 6:30–7:00 p.m. and are taught by undergraduate String Project faculty. Lesson times are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost of lessons is $175 per semester, payable within 72 hours of receiving a confirmation email with your assigned lesson time. 

Private lessons are available in both the fall and spring semesters; however, new private lesson students are accepted in the fall semester only. Adults joining in the spring may only enroll in Adult Orchestra or Adult Orchestra + Student Orchestra. Enrollment in private lessons requires concurrent enrollment in Adult Orchestra or a student orchestra; private lessons may not be taken independently.