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Mozart Strings Project

Inspiring and Growing the next generation of string players!

The Mozart Strings Project provides after-school beginning string instruction for elementary students. Started in 1994 to meet growing demand for orchestral training, it is offered by the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony and open to all students, regardless of school district. Music for Everyone!

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Students attend two one-hour rehearsals each week and perform in at least three concerts each year, including large ensemble performances.

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The program is designed to help every student succeed through careful, consistent teaching that builds lasting musical skills and a lifelong love of music. We can't wait to share the benefits with your child.

Things to Know

  • We focus on posture and tone production, teaching note reading separately until students have the ability to play simple songs with good tone.

  • ​Students come to class for one hour, twice a week from mid-September to mid-May.

  • ​Classes are available for Beginners with no experience and for 2nd Year Students.  Grades accepted are 2nd/3rd through 5th/6th, depending on site. Students with more experience may fit better in one of the CSYSA auditioned orchestras.  Please contact Renée Botton if you aren't sure which program is right for your student. 

  • ​Class sizes are from 8 to 20 students depending on room size and assistants available.  

  • ​Sites come together for 3 concerts throughout the year.  There are some site based recitals/activities as well.

  • ​Mozart Strings Program is part of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association! After graduating from our program, students are automatically eligible for the first of 6 CSYSA auditioned orchestras.​

Tuition and Enrollment

  • 2025-2026 Tuition: $630 (around $10/hour) for the entire school year, includes t-shirt!

  • Instrument rental is not included in tuition. Through our partnership with Graner Music, students can try instruments, get sized, purchase accessories, and rent instruments during our Parent Information and Enrollment meetings.

  • Payment plans are available, including partial financial aid, and 10% discounts for a second child enrolled.

  • Classes fill quickly so join the Early Notice list to get the latest information!

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  • 2025-2026 Information / Enrollment / Instrument Rental Meetings

    • Come meet the teachers and hear information about our program. Bring your student so they can hear a demonstration of all the instruments, try them and be measured for size.

    • Parents and students can attend at any of our locations - not only their preferred site.​

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm

Vanguard Site

Calvary Baptist Church: 1712 S Corona Ave, 80905​​​

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00pm)

TCA Site

Church at Briargate, 9550 Otero Ave. 80920​

​​Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm)

Banning Lewis Site

Graner Music Store: 4460 Barnes Rd, 80917​

2025-2026 MOZART STRINGS SITES

(NOTE: All 2025-2026 Class dates/times are TENTATIVE)

NOTE:  Please contact the site teacher if you have any site-specific questions.  If you need help selecting a site or have other questions,  please contact Mozart Strings Project Director:  Renée Botton, 719-660-1310, rbotton@csysa.com​​​​​

North - TCA Site

  • Church at Briargate

    • 9550 Otero Ave.

    • Colorado Springs, CO 80920

  • Contact:

  • Tues./Thurs. after school

    • Beginning Violin/Viola-1: 4:00pm - 5:00pm 

    • Beginning Violin/Viola-2: 5:10pm - 6:10pm

    • Beginning Cello/Bass: 4:00pm - 5:00pm only

    • Intermediate Strings 5:10pm - 6:10pm only 

East - Banning Lewis Site

  • Banning Lewis Ranch Academy

    • 7094 Cottonwood Tree Dr

    • Colorado Springs, CO 80927 

  • Contact:

  • Mon./Wed. after school classes

    • Beginning Violin/Viola-1: 4:00 - 5:00pm

    • Beginning Violin/Viola-2: 5:10 - 6:10pm

    • Beginning Cello/Bass: 4:00 - 5:00pm only

    • Intermediate Strings: 5:10 - 6:10pm only 

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East - Liberty Tree Academy Site

  • Liberty Tree Academy

    • 8579 Eastonville Rd

    • Falcon, CO 80831

  • Contact:

  • Tues./Thurs. after school classes

    • Beginning Violin/Viola/Cello-1: 4:00 - 5:00pm

    • Beginning Violin/Viola/Cello-2: 5:10 - 6:10pm (with enough enrollment)

  • (NOTE:  Information and Enrollment Meeting on Tuesday, Sept 23rd at 6:30pm)

South - Vanguard School Site

  • Calvary Baptist

    • 1712 S Corona Ave.

    • Colorado Springs, CO 80906

  • Contact:

  • Tues./Thurs. after school classes

    • Beginning Violin/Viola-1: 3:45 - 4:45pm

    • Beginning Violin/Viola-2: 4:55 - 5:55pm​

    • Beginning Cello/Bass: 3:45 - 4:45pm only

    • Intermediate Strings: 4:55 - 5:55pm only

© 2026 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association

Kathy Loo Center for the Arts - 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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