The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Symphony School is proud to offer Adult Strings lessons for musicians of all skill levels!  Each of these classes is taught by the Symphony School’s professional instructors. The class environment is laidback, friendly, and fun, while focusing on high-quality instruction.

Due to the time limit of the Summer programs, beginners classes will not be offered. If you are a beginner strings player looking for lessons, we encourage you to sign up for private lessons with us this summer.

  • Spring concert: Monday, June 18, 2023 at The Cooper House at 405 Randolph Avenue, Huntsville, 7:00 p.m.
  • Participants must provide instruments and music stand.
  • Class Dates:
    • June 19
    • June 26
    • July 10
    • July 17
    • July 18 (concert)

$5 Early Bird Registration through May 30 ($5 discount unavailable June 1, 2023)

See times and fees under each class.

Intermediate String Class for Adults

Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Bethany Wing, instructor
Fee: $100
Scheduled to begin on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Location: The Cooper House at 405 Randolph Avenue


This course is designed for adults who have had at least one year playing experience
on the violin, viola, cello, or double bass or who have taken the Beginning String Class.
Students continue to develop their technical and note reading skills with more difficult
music. This orchestra can also be used as a refresher course for those adults who
played a stringed instrument in their youth and want to pick it back up again.

Advanced String Class for Adults

Mondays, 6:45-8:00 p.m.
Bethany Wing, instructor
Fee: $100
Scheduled to begin on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Location: The Cooper House at 405 Randolph Avenue

This course is designed for those adults who have at least two years’ playing and
music-reading experience on the violin, viola, cello or double bass or who have taken
the HSO Intermediate String Class. Students will continue to advance their technical
skills on their instrument while learning to read more advanced music.

About the Faculty

Charles Hogue is a native of New Mexico, studied at the Mannes College of Music with Paul Doctor and with Li-kuo Chang while playing in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Before moving to Huntsville, he was a member of the El Paso Symphony and other orchestras in the southwest. He is currently the Principal Violist of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and maintains a large private studio.

Bethany Wing is a violin and viola teacher in Madison, Alabama. She also instructs Novice Strings with the Huntsville Youth Orchestra. She has a BMUS in Music Education from the University of Georgia and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Tennessee Tech University.

How To Enroll

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Or Download a registration form and fill in all information. Under “Registration,” check “Class” and write “Adult String” in the blank provided. Return the form by mail or email:

Symphony School
P. O. Box 2400
Huntsville, AL  35804
Fax: 256-539-4819

Call 256-539-4818 for more information.