RECENT STUDENTS- SPECIAL: CLASS

As we add new students , (which is very important for our program to do!), we can see that the first few are having to wait for others to catch up during class, which is not the best way to go for sure!
Nayan, Joanna, and Cesar, who are the newest students, will be called to set up a special class before Tuesday. If you would like to join into this class for extra help, please call Ms. Currie: 905-459-9606.

SO although the newer students will continue to attend with us, and we may even add a couple more, we will be planning a special catch up class or two for the last entrants in the program.
This week there are 2 more recruitment sessions at the Towers - we will then close enrolment, and work to ensure all are moving forward together.

Meanwhile, here is what we are working on at home for this week:
LEVEL 1 Beginners:
DON"T FORGET TO FILL IN THE PRACTICE CHART every time you review your lesson, at least 4 times per week- dates in left column, check marks across the page.
Level 1:bow hold-: "bunny" -flexing of fingers, bent thumb-firm hold with middle 2 fingers (ears up)
                                  wrist exercise with eraser- elbow and shoulder relaxed
                                 " wind shield wiper" for finger strengthening
              String Cycle - long bows-start on lowest string, weight of arm
                                      (C)GDA(E) cello starts with lowest string- C, violin has highest- E
              bowing - middle of bow- rhythms on each string
                                                        "mississippi hot dog" short short short short long long
                                                        "misissippi mississippi" all short bows

To make a STRONG, clear sound- make sure you have:

• a firm bow grip
•  the bow is staying on one spot on the string
•  the bow is moving parallel to the bridge

VIOLINS: Remember to hold the violin using the weight of the head on the chin rest.

LEVEL 2:
DON"T FORGET TO FILL IN AND BRING PRACTICE CHART TO CLASS
 LOTS of review from last year: suggestion- work on two each day for 5 practice days
Twinkle- cellos  learning the accompaniment
Lightly Row-  cellos learning the accompaniment- pizzicato
Concert Song: #75
Rosa Lee
Doh a Deer- violins- it is a very slow D scale  cellos learn accompaniment line
Pachelbel Canon- don't forget this one- it's a crowd pleaser!
NEW: work on these every practice session- JINGLE BELLS #64
                          homework:  All for Strings book #78 and #79
                                              Jolly Old St. Nicholas- cellos have this music- violins, next week.

 Have a very good week!