Strings
Take your musical talent to the highest level.
At ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ we offer a world-class education from a faculty comprising nationally and internationally recognized musicians in violin, viola, cello, bass, harp and guitar. The curriculum encompasses studio instruction, orchestral performance, chamber music study, instrumental pedagogy and several areas of special interest.
Programs Offered
Sample Courses
- Ear Training
- Form and Analysis
- Fundamentals of Electro-Acoustic Music
- Chamber Music
Special Admission Requirements
For undergraduates and graduates wanting to attend the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ School of Music, there is an . Learn more about the .
What Sets Us Apart
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is home to several important string-related festivals and workshops: Chamber Music Roundup festival and Intensive String Quartet Workshop for advanced students, CelloFest, BassFest, Harp Workshop and ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Summer String Workshop. These programs offer our students opportunities to work and perform with some of the best professional musicians in the world.
There are many performance opportunities at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½. You’ll take part in solo recitals, concerts by the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Symphony, chamber music ensemble concerts, New Music Ensemble recitals, Collegium ensemble performances, opera productions and many others.
Career Prospects
Many career options are possible upon graduation. You’ll find our School of Music alumni in Dallas-Fort Worth area’s orchestras, in teaching positions, or leading community outreach programs like the B Sharp Foundation in Fort Worth— even establishing their own music businesses and conservatories. Our alumni enjoy solo careers, leading sections of professional orchestras, touring with chamber music groups, and teaching all across the United States and internationally.