Coyote "Yotie" String Project
The CSUSB Coyote "Yotie" String Project is a newly designated string project site through the National String Project Consortium (NSPC).
Values
The Coyote String Project is contextualized by the core values of the university, which are:
- Inclusivity that honors diverse perspectives and beliefs
- Respect for every individual
- Equitable treatment of and opportunities for every individual
- Celebration of diversity
- An innovative learning environment that prioritizes high standards of excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship
- Integrity in character, conduct, and communications
- Transparency in leadership, governance, and instruction
- Sustainable program goals, recruitment practices, and stewardship of resources
- Wellness and safety of everyone
Students Who Don't Yet Play String Instruments:
We can teach you!
Students Who Already Play String Instruments:
You can join us!
Enrollment Process:
Coyote String Project Interest Form
Spring 2025 Calendar
- March 26 String Project Orientation, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- April 2 CSUSB Spring Break/No Classes
- April 9 Beginning Orchestra Class, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- April 16 Beginning Orchestra Class, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- April 23 Beginning Orchestra Class, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- April 30 Beginning Orchestra Class, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- May 7 Beginning Orchestra Class, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- May 14 Beginning Orchestra Class Dress Rehearsal, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- May 21 Beginning Orchestra Class Concert, Recital Hall, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Director & Master Teacher
Dr. Lucy Lewis, violin & viola
Office Location: Performing Arts Building 217
E-mail: lucy.lewis@csusb.edu
Phone: (909) 537-5085
Teaching Assistants
Anna Caracosa, violin
Edgar Villegas, violin
Gabriel Knights-Herrera, viola & violin
Annabelle Su, cello
Karina Gomez-Torres, cello
James McConnell, double bass
Support
The CSUSB Coyote “Yotie” String Project is grateful to the CSUSB College of Arts & Letters, CSUSB Music Department, and San Bernardino City Unified School District for their support.
About The National String Project Consortium
The National String Project Consortium (NSPC) is a coalition of String Project sites based at colleges and universities across the United States. The NSPC is dedicated to increasing the number of children playing stringed instruments and addressing the critical shortage of string teachers across the country. The NSPC is affiliated with institutions of higher education, communities, businesses, foundations, professional music organizations, and individuals who support these goals. For more information about the NSPC, please visit www.stringprojects.org
About The NAMM Foundation
Since 2006, The NAMM Foundation has been guided by its commitment to social responsibility in its efforts to create more music makers worldwide. Inspired by the generosity of the music products industry, The National Association of Music Merchants launched this philanthropic arm to serve its mission of strengthening the music products industry and promoting the pleasures and benefits of making music.
About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit association with a mission to strengthen the $19.5 billion music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM is comprised of over 10,000 global member companies and individual professionals representing a global workforce of over 475,000 employees. In addition to The NAMM Show and NAMM’s member services, The NAMM Foundation advances active participation in music-making across the lifespan of learning. For more information about NAMM, please visit www.namm.org.