Introducing Project String Power

Several years ago, a small group of professional musicians joined forces with local friends who support fine arts in our community; Project String Power was born. Today, Project String Power offers a perfectly unique experience in Carthage. Our students, ages five and up (and up, and up), love learning and playing stringed instruments. They also love the fascinating variety of musical styles our instructors teach.

join us

To join Project String Power, you must be at least five years old. The cost of classes varies according to instrument, $15 to $25 per week. Each weekly session includes Music Theory, a Private Lesson, and an Orchestra, Rock Group or Country Band Session for students beyond their first year. Classes meet weekly at St. John's Episcopal Church in Carthage.

meet the team

Maestro Leonard Kacenjar of the Marshall Symphony is our Student Orchestra Conductor and teaches Violin and Viola. Karen McGarrett is our Harp instructor.  Martyn Popey directs our Country Band and Rock Band and teaches all styles of music on upright string bass, guitar and bass guitar. Teaching cello, as well as private piano and violin, is Barbara Woodring. Tim Blake teaches banjo.

musica per tutti

Wouldn't it be wonderful if any student, regardless of income, had the opportunity to to study with a professional musician and learn to play in an orchestra, rock group or country band? For some students, the Project String Power experience is made possible by the generous support of friends like you. Project String Power is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. We need your help to provide scholarships for gifted young musicians in our community. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to Project Sting Power's scholarship fund. Grazie mille!