About the LHS Strolling Strings

The LHS Strolling Strings were founded in 1991 by Sue Rolá, who guided the group until her retirement in 2014.  The group is a high energy, enthusiastic group of young musicians who perform throughout the Greater St. Louis area.  They perform mostly on the week nights and weekends for functions such as banquets, holiday parties, weddings, community events, church groups, civic organizations and school functions. 

Through this alternative style of string playing students are exposed to various styles of music such as rock, fusion, and jazz.  Strolling Strings provides students with a unique performing experience which builds character, self-esteem, and creativity.  It improves memorization and communication skills, stage presence, and coordination.  Strolling Strings teaches musicians how to truly give the gift of music and to share their talent with others!

Strolling Strings has had the honor of performing at numerous National Strolling Strings Conventions, and was recognized by Missouri Governor Matt Blunt in 2007 for its performance at the National Festival of States in Washington D.C.

Now under Ms. Tara Kizer's direction, the group's repertoire will continue to evolve with an emphasis on melding various musical styles. The future of the group promises to be fruitful and exciting.  Kizer, a former Lindbergh graduate and Stroller herself, is taking the group to new heights!
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Mrs. Rolá and the original LHS Strolling Strings from 1992

History of Strolling String's Travels and Major Performances

1991-1992 
  • Mid-West Regional Strolling String Conference at Westport Plaza in St. Louis, Mo.
  • This is where we learned what Strolling Strings was all about.  This was our first “Grand Stroll” with the other Strolling Strings groups.
 
1992-1993
  • Third Biennial National Strolling String Festival at the Hyatt Regency Center in Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 6 &7
  • The United States Air Force Strolling Strings performed
 
1993-1994
  • Mid-West Regional Conference Strolling Strings Festival – Marriott West Hotel
 
1994-1995
  • National Strolling String Convention – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 
1995-1996
  • Fourth Midwest Regional Strolling Strings Festival – Milwaukee – Nov.
 
1996-1997
  • LHS Strolling Strings travel to Walt Disney World.
 
1997-1998
  • LHS Strolling Strings hosted the Midwest Regional Strolling Strings Conference
  • Nov. 21 & 22 at Tan-Tar-a in Osage Beach, Mo. 
 
1998 – 1999
  • 7th Midwest Strolling Strings Festival at Minneapolis, Minnesota
 
1999-2000
  • The LHS Strolling Strings opened for the St. Louis Symphony Season at Powell Hall.
  • The Lindbergh Orchestra traveled to Louisville, Kentucky
 
2000-2001
  • Regional Strolling Strings Festival at Kansas City, Mo.
  • LHS Strolling Strings travel to Disney World.
 
2001-2002
  • LHS Strolling Strings travel to Branson, Mo.
 
2002-2003  
2003-2004
  • LHS Strolling Strings travel to Chicago, Ill.
 
2004-2005
  • LHS Strolling Strings hosted the National Strolling Strings Festival at Sheraton Westport                        
  • Lakeside Chalet  April 21-24
  • LHS Strolling Strings traveled to Disney World
  • Symphony Orchestra performed at the MMEA Conference at Tan-Tar-a
 
2005-2006
  • LHS Strolling Strings travel to Memphis, Tennessee
 
2006-2007
  • LHS Strolling Strings traveled to Washington, D.C. celebrating the National Festival of the States
 
2007-2008
  • National Strolling Strings Convention - St. Louis, Mo. - Nov.
 
2008-2009
  • LHS Strolling Strings travel to Disney World
 
2009-2010
  • Did not travel that year- took a break! MMEA was enough!
  • Symphony Orchestra performed at MMEA Conference at Tan-Tar-a
 
2010-2011
  • LHS Strolling Strings traveled to Nashville
  • May 22 – LHS Strolling Strings 20th Anniversary Celebration – Royale Orleans
 
2011-2012
  • LHS Strolling Strings traveled to Branson
  • Watch a clinic they had with Dominic Haygood!
  • Watch their performance on the Branson Belle
 
2012-2013
  • LHS Strolling Strings traveled to Disney World
  • Watch a performance from their trip
 
2013-2014
  • LHS Strolling Strings traveled to New York City
  • Watch a performance from their trip

2016-2017
2018-2019
  • LHS Strolling Strings traveled to Washington DC - News Article
  • They performed in front of the Lincoln Memorial, at Gettysburg, and at the VA Memorial Hospital.
  • They watched a rehearsal of the US Air Force Strolling Strings