About Strolling Strings

Origin of Antioch Strolling Strings

Mrs. Betty Lawrence started the Antioch Strolling Strings in 1984 as a way for students to have an opportunity to excel in Music beyond what the schools had to offer. Betty retired from teaching in 1987 and has been leading the Strollers ever since. Today Katy Lawrence -Burchett, Betty’s daughter, outstanding musician and teacher leads the group with Betty’s continued assistance.

Music Students from ages 6 to 18, if willing to practice and improve, can join this fun group of active musicians. Each student is required to belong to their school orchestra (if available), take private lessons, and attend a weekly Strolling Strings Rehearsal.

The Strollers play a wide variety of instruments including violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, banjo, sometimes accompanied by the piano, and flute. They are magical performers who are trying to maintain excellence in stringed instruments and the performing arts .

Introducing Strolling Strings 2.0

Antioch Strolling Strings is Back

Meet the new Antioch Strolling Strings. Fiddlers of all ages are welcome.

Strolling Strings 2.0
Attention All String Players

In 1984 Betty Lawrence created “The Antioch Strolling Strings”
as a way for string students to have the opportunity to excel in music beyond what they learned in school.
Now after a two and a half year break due to Covid. We would like to introduce Strollers 2.0.
If you are a String player and would like to play with other musicians in the East Bay, you are invited to come join us from 1-4 at the Antioch Women’s Club 509 G St. in Antioch.

All Ages are Welcome
Bring your Instrument and Music stand.
We will meet the 3rd Sunday of each month between 1-4
Plan on having fun.
Betty, Katy, and Shannon can’t wait to see you.