Important UWSP Policies

• All UWSP students are required to participate in their school orchestra
• All students in their 3rd year and beyond are required to participate in a String Project ensemble

• Students who discontinue student through UWSP cannot re-enter the program

Tuition and Fees

• 1st Year:                    $110/year     $60/semester (additional $10 late fee after September 30)
• 2nd Year:                   $110/year     $60/semester (additional $10 late fee after September 30)
• 3rd Year and beyond:  $130/year     $70/semester (additional $10 late fee after September 30)

All fees include a $5 material fee per semester

Fees for 3rd Year and beyond include a 30-minute private lesson and participation in either the UWSP Ensemble, the High Plains Sinfonia (6th - 9th grade, by audition) or the Advanced Chamber Ensemble (10th - 12th grade).

Start of Classes, Lessons and Ensembles

Beginner Classes

• Monday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. -- Registration and informational meeting, Fine Arts Concert Hall
• Friday, October 12 - classes begin, UW Lab School Music Rooms
• Classes meet on Tuesdays and Fridays, 3:30 or 4:30 p.m., UW Lab School Music Rooms

2nd Year Classes

• Friday, September 7 at 4:10 WELCOME BACK PIZZA PARTY in Fine Arts Band Room (Room 132)
• Regular schedule begins on Tuesday, September 11: Tuesdays at 3:30 or 4:30 p.m. in 1820 Willet Drive AND Fridays 4:10-5:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building Band Room (Room 132)

Private Lessons for students in the 3rd year and higher

• Tuesday, September 11 at 6:00-6:45 - MEET YOUR TEACHERS AND FINALIZE LESSON SCHEDULE
• UW Fine Arts Building Band Room (Room 132)
• At this meeting you will:

*Meet your teachers  *Pick up practice books  *Schedule your private lesson
*Discuss the format of the program  *Discuss expectations and schedule issues

• Private lessons take place on Tuesdays and Fridays between 3:30-6:00 pm and will begin on Friday, September 14

UW String Project Ensemble for 3rd year students and higher

• Mondays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
• First rehearsal: Monday, September 10, UW Lab School Band Room

High Plains Sinfonia for students in 6th-9th grade by audition

• Mondays, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
• Auditions: Monday, September 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Sign up for an audition time at registration or contact Jim Przygocki at 766-3335 or przygcki@uwyo.edu
• First rehearsal: Monday, September 17, 7:00 p.m., Laramie Junior High Orchestra Room

Advanced Chamber Ensemble for students 10th-12th grades

• Mondays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
• First rehearsal: Monday, September 10, UW Lab School Music Rooms