Rotary District 6820 & MSO
Adaptive string education for MSDB students
Bringing Mississippi Symphony Orchestra teaching artists directly into classrooms for a full academic year of tactile music instruction.
Statewide Impact
Expanding access across Mississippi classrooms
Building on MSO's proven outreach in Jackson and Hinds County public schools, the Heart Strings initiative extends high-quality string instruction to the Mississippi School for the Deaf and Blind.
Serving K-12 students across the state through residential and day-school programs, offering adaptive music education designed for students with sensory impairments.
Academic Year
From tactile awareness to ensemble practice
01
Tactile Vibration
Students experience instrument resonance directly through touch, connecting physical vibration to musical tone.
02
Adaptive Instruction
Specialized MSO teaching artists guide students through personalized bowing and fingering techniques from August through May.
03
Ensemble Teamwork
Classrooms unite in collaborative practice, fostering discipline, focus, and shared creative achievement.