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Oxford String Project–Guitar

Designed for absolute beginners and open for grades 6th to 9th

Arts & Humanities

Grades 7-93 monthsWednesdays
Students: Rising 6th-9th grades
Dates: Every Wednesday (9/3-12/3)
Location: Various Classrooms in UM Music Building
Tuition: $100
Registration  Deadline: August 22, 2025
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Oxford String Project (OSP)- Guitar aims to build excellent guitar players for students in 6th through 9th grades. Guitar classes and rehearsals are designed to teach guitar in an enjoyable, active and stimulating environment under the guidance of Mr. Ted Rogers.

The guitar rehearsals will take place on Wednesdays from 4:15–5:15 p.m. in the various classrooms of the UM Music Building.

In addition to classes and rehearsals, OSP-G students receive basic musicianship skills to facilitate their ability to read, write, sing, and harmonize. The OSP-G concert will highlight players’ beautiful tone, musical, and technical abilities.

Students need to purchase or rent their own guitar. We recommend nylon-string classical guitars, available at local stores like Cort and Lucero in sizes 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and full. Classical guitars are preferred, but students can use their own acoustic guitar if they have one—electric guitars are not suitable. Students will also need to purchase “The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 1: Guitar” Method Book.

  1. Complete the Getting Started Form
    • Within 3 business days, you will receive an email from umprecollege@myschoolapp.com with steps to create your account and access the Admissions Portal through our Blackbaud MySchoolApp system.
    • If already in the system, your student’s checklist will be updated to the new program checklist.
  2. Complete the Oxford String Project application and checklist items.
  3. Pay and Secure a Spot through the Oxford String Project checklist in your student's account.

Originally from Layton, Utah, Ted Rogers is a talented guitarist and experienced music educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in music at the University of Mississippi.

Ted is excited to be part of the Oxford String Project’s new guitar program. He previously co-founded the guitar division of Weber State University’s String Project, where he taught for several years. His teaching combines strong technique, a mix of classical and contemporary repertoire, and ensemble playing.

Ted has guided many students to success in ensembles and competitions, including one who became the Chief Commercial Officer at Gibson Guitars.

A Typical Day

Residential students
The day starts with breakfast, followed by morning sessions and lunch. Afternoon activities lead into work time, dinner, and evening free-time, including group projects. The night ends with counselor-led activities and room checks at 10:30 pm.

Commuter students
Check-in from 8:00-8:15 am, followed by morning programming, lunch, and afternoon activities. After work time, students are picked up by 5:00 pm at the designated drop-off.

A detailed schedule and more information will be provided before the program begins.

Learn about a typical day

Schedule

Take a peek at how our Summer Immersion Programs (SIPs) run. A detailed schedule and more information will be provided before the program begins.

Residential

Student information

Move-In
Residential students will check into the residence hall on Sunday afternoon to receive their room assignment and a meal card for the week.

Kick-off Session
All students and parents must attend the Sunday evening session before the program begins. The program director and staff will review the schedule, guidelines, and key information.

The program director and summer staff will review the details of the week, important guidelines and rules of the program, and additional program information.

Move-Out
Residential students must check out by 2:30 pm on Friday (after class and final presentations). All students must complete the official check-out procedure before leaving.

During the program
Learn about a typical day

Commuter

Student information

Kick-Off Session
Sunday before the program begins
All students (including commuters) and their parents must attend the initial on-campus welcome session before the program begins.

At this time, the program director and staff will review the schedule, guidelines, and key information, and additional program information.

Daily Check-In/Out
Monday-Friday
Commuting students can park on campus or be dropped off at a designated campus location on weekdays. Parents and students must check in with the instructor and provide a contact number for the day. Students who park on campus must purchase a parking pass.

Final Day Presentations
Friday
You will receive details during the kick-off session regarding the possibility of a final demonstration or presentation on Friday.

During the program
Learn about a typical day