Grades 3-5
Beginner Strings at Crystal Springs
Led by Joshua Stone
In-Person
Students must be enrolled at Crystal Springs Elementary School to register for this course. This course is designed for students with little to no knowledge of or experience with violin, viola, cello or double-bass instruments. Students will learn basic instrument care and maintenance, as well as how to hold the instrument. Once students can play by plucking the strings, they will be introduced to the bow. CAP will provide all instruments for this course.
In-person courses will follow the DCPS schedule for holidays and school closures.
This program is supported by the Kids Hope Alliance.
Joshua Stone
String Teaching Artist Fellow
Joshua provides string instruction at multiple schools and sites throughout the year. In addition to teaching string courses, he provides administrative support to the Program Team and leads the CAP String Orchestra. Joshua began playing violin in middle school and has performed and participated in masterclasses with many of today’s leading artists and ensembles. His goal is to offer all children equal opportunities to play string instruments, no matter their background or location. Joshua joined the CAP team in 2019 as the first full-time string teaching artist fellow.