Traditional String Classes

WSU String classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Val A. Browning Center.

        Fall classes run Sept. 28th 2026-Dec. 2nd 2026 and Spring classes run Jan. 25th 2027- Apr. 21st 2027 

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Class Name Level Time/Place

Primo

Beginning

4:45-5:30 PM 

Monday & Wednesday

Browning Center Room 210

Allegro

Intermediate

4:45-5:30 PM

Monday & Wednesday

Browning Center Room 125
Philharmonic Advanced

4:45-5:30 PM

Monday & Wednesday

Browning Center Room 133

Not sure what class is right for you? These guidelines will help you choose!

Primo

Brand New Beginners Start Here. Students should be in at least 3rd grade.

To graduate:
Complete Essential Elements Book 1
Scales: C, G, D
Eighth note rhythms
¾ time
Comfortable with slurs, hooked bowing and staccato articulation 

Allegro

2nd/3rd Year Students

To enroll:
Scales: C, G, D
Eighth note rhythms
¾ time
Comfortable with slurs, hooked bowing and staccato articulation 

To graduate:
Comfortable with all material covered in Essential Elements Book 2
Scales through 3 sharps & 2 flats, all first position
Comfortable with advanced slurring techniques and spiccato articulation.
Familiar with 6/8 time, dotted rhythms and harmonics 

Philharmonic

4th-6th Year Students 

To enroll:
Scales throught 3 sharps & 2 flats, all first position
Comfortable with advanced slurring techniques and spiccato articulation.
Familiar with 6/8 time and dotted rhythms

To graduate:
Comfortable with all material covered in Essential Elements Book 3
Play all scales 2-3 octaves with good intonation
Play moderately difficult technical passages (i.e. Suzuki Book 4 or 5) demonstrating good bow technique, articulation, vibrato and accuracy
Play slow, lyrical passages with good intonation and musicality with attention to detail
Be capable of sight-reading music at a medium level of difficulty with few errors

Materials Needed for Fall and Spring:

  • Instrument
  • Music
  • Pencil
  • Notebook with practice record/check off charts
  • All violins and violas will need a shoulder rest
  • All cellos and basses will need a rock stop
  • Rosin
  • Microfiber cloth 

Books to have for the School Year:

  • Primo: Essential Elements Book 1
  • Allegro: Essential Elements Book 2
  • Philharmonic: Essential Elements Book 3