School for Strings providing Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass Lessons, Fiddle Club, Theory Classes, String Quartets, Orchestras & Exploratory Workshops plus lots of FUN and FRIENDSHIPS in Port Huron, Michigan
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    • Mission & Philosophy
    • Lesson Information
    • About
    • Governance
    • Lesson Registration Form
    • Choosing A Teacher >
      • Guide to Choosing a Music Program
      • On Reading Music
  • Lessons & Classes
    • Private Lessons
    • Group Lessons & Classes
    • Youth Orchestra
    • Faculty >
      • Dr. Rebekah Brown
      • Micaela Muzzarelli
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  • Concerts & Events
    • Performance Requests
    • WORKSHOPS >
      • Chamber Music
      • Exploratory Workshops
      • Fall Exploratory Workshop
      • Workshop Registration Form
    • Summer Activities >
      • 2016 Scotland Trip
  • Parent Info
    • Calendar
    • Curriculum
    • Billing Info
    • Lesson Make-Up Policy
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    • Messages & Communication
    • Facilities
    • Preparation for Lessons
    • Tips for Success
    • Instrument Info
    • Consent to Policies
  • Wedding Music
    • String Quartet Selections
    • String Trio Selections
    • Wedding Request
  • Support Us
  • Contact Form

Governance of the School for Strings

Founded in the year 2000, from a grant by the St. Clair County Community Foundation, the School for Strings of St. Clair County is a 501 3C non profit organization. Families and supporters of the School and its mission may become voting members of the corporation for an annual fee of $5 per family per year. 
Members elect a Board of Directors at its annual meeting, usually held in December. The Board elects its officers at the following general Board meeting.


The Board places responsibility for daily operations of the school, including instructional decisions, scheduling, hiring, training and supervision of faculty and staff, to its appointed Executive Director. Several paid and volunteer staff assist the Executive Director.
 
Parents and participants may contact any member of the Board with questions and concerns.




Board of Directors

Our current Board of Directors includes:
Sonya Schenk, president
Maureen Muzzarelli, vice president
Kent Schenk,  treasurer
Anne Hilton
​Scott Behnan
​Nancy Kreusel
Dr. Rebekah Brown, executive director

Purposes of the School for Strings

 The purposes of the School for Strings Corporation include:
  • providing the means for the school to carry out its mission
  • providing financial support for recruitment and retention of quality staff
  • providing facilities and equipment to the School
  • assisting the School's Director and Faculty as needed
  • providing for financial services
  • preparation and dissemination of reports and other documents
  • public relations - advertising the work of the school  

To Contact Us:
Call: 810.987.9219

 Location: 819 9th Street, 48060  
in downtown Port Huron, 
near the corner of 9th and Lapeer                   
​ Mailing Address: P. O. Box 610046,   Port Huron, MI 48061-0046