Economy Violin Classes, January 8

What am I supposed to practice?

2:00 Class

1. review parts of the violin and bow

2. open strings arco and pizzicato

3. Mary Had a Little Lamb

starting on the A string

2 1 0 1 2 2 2  1 1 1  2 E E

2 1 0 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 0

 

3:15 Class

Novice Book

1. Skill Sheet 1

2. Skill Sheet 2

3. The Bells of Amsterdam

4. Now We are Met

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Forces of Nature

Forces of Nature

“Forces of Nature” was on the radio last week.  It is from Dan Hanczar’s Summer album.

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Learn Like Yo-Yo Ma, Day 6

Violin Partita No 2 in D Minor, Gigue. Day 6

Cello Suite No 1 in G Major, Prelude. Day 6

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Masterpiece

masterpiece

 

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Mystery Composers 2015

Listen to the musical samples at the following links. Submit your answers on paper at your lesson or by email. Composer and name of the work is required for 25 points.

25 bonus points will be awarded for the common theme for this year’s composers.

Mystery Composer 1

Mystery Composer 2

Mystery Composer 3

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New Year’s Polka

At the Winter Recital the cellists premiered the New Year’s Polka. If you missed the performance you can enjoy the video. Happy New Year!

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Winter Recital Photos 2014

This gallery contains 24 photos.

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Winter Break

No lesson from December 21st through January 4th.

Lessons resume Monday, January 5th.

Point Contest begins January 1st. Start keeping track of your music listening.

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Winter Recital

The Winter Recital will take place on Friday, December 19 at Friendship Ridge. The Winter Recital will begin at 7:00 PM. Students, please arrive 20 minutes early. String students remember your music stand!

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The Nutcracker

Look for Katrina on stage in the Nutcraker at Lincoln Park this weekend.

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