Music at The Towers: December 2012

Most of you have now heard the news!
Saturday Jan 12, 2013 8pm: Rose Orchestra Concert: "Canada Skates with the Orchestra"
with Rosebud Youth Orchestra

at the beautiful Rose Theatre Brampton-corner of Queen and Main(Hurontario)

A special package rate for families has been put together just for US!

And I sincerely hope that all our students will have a chance to attend.

Prices: Adults:$20 plus any children in your family can all attend for an additional $10.

The experience of live performance is unlike any other form of entertainment- it is an important part of the musical education of your child. That is why we have received this offer- the Rose Orchestra loves what WE are doing!
I will be playing in the concert and look forward to meeting you all there.

We are starting back to class January 8th , not the 15th.
PLEASE bring cash payment for your concert ticket order to class January 8th. If I don't receive it that night, I will not be able to order your tickets.
You will be receiving the tickets at the Theater the night of the performance

I hope each of you and your families enjoy the very best of the season.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

and Happy New Year to you all!

Thank you to all students and parents who participated in our Friday night Performance at Canadian Tire last Friday. It was an opportunity for us to try out what we have learned so far and the children did very well! But in doing this, we also offered support for the “Toys for Tots” program shared by Can Tire and Salvation Army –kids helping kids!

I am sure you know how important it is for parents to learn with and support their children as they grow in musical expertise. Thanks to Mrs. Shannon Dixon for baking some lovely cookies for the children. AND Thanks again to Mrs. Heather Norman for overseeing and arranging the production of our t-shirts. This effort took her countless hours and even time off work to pick up etc. My musical colleagues mentioned that they looked “very professional”-the photos also show the great effect they have!

There are a few photos posted below-congratulations to all who joined in!

THIS WEEK, PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAN ATTEND OUR PARENTS MEETINGS -at the end of regular class times.
Level 2 - 4:25 to 4:45 Level 1- 5:20 to 5:40

Our program is a unique one, it offers very low cost lessons, and it requires all of us working together to make it work well in a class setting. Ms Currie will explain some of the important ideas which will help keep us moving forward together.

Please bring your comments, questions, and notebooks!

I am happy to see these playing positions- they are off to a great start:

Letters from our MATT parents

"... My wife and I are immensely pleased with the benefits that our children have gained from this activity.

They are both learning to play the violin. The instructions have improved their listening, memory and concentration. They have become more disciplined and reliable as a result of the demanding practice that they must do at home. They understand that time management and organization are essential if they are to participate in other activities. There are also benefits... stage fright has been reduced. Playing with a group to make harmony has shown them the value of interdependence and integration. Perhaps best of all, it is most endearing to watch and listen to our children endeavoring to enchant us with their music.

We hope that this program will endure so that other families may experience the value of the involvement of children in playing musical instruments.

Yours truly,

N. Merrick

"...It is absolutely and inspiration to watch Ms. Andrea share her knowledge and love of music with all the kids of MATT. I am happy and feel extremely privileged to have my daughter enrolled in this program. It has helped her develop a keen interest in music, built her confidence and made her more responsible and disciplined by practicing 5 days a week. I think the MATT program gives kids in our community an opportunity to bring out their talents and most of all keeps them busy and helps them stay out of trouble"

Sincerely,

S. Hooper

"MATT is such an incredible beneficial orchestra program for children, especially for those whose families do not have a lot of disposal income to pay for classical music lessons. I wish MATT had been around when I was a kid. It would have given me my heart's desire to play an instrument from young, become accomplished and play in an orchestra all my life.

Classical music is so beautiful! It is a gift that keeps giving. MATT under the direction of an accomplished musician, Andrea Currie Jefferson, who dedicates her time without pay to help children receive such a gift is a worthy cause. Her desire to expand this successful program so more children can acquire this gift of music is worthy of financial support."

Yuke Man.

Rose Concert 'Gypsy Violin'

"... was nice. I liked the violinist, he was playing fast. It was great... We had fun"

Christian Dal Dosso

"...I enjoyed his tweety bird sound on the violin... It was amazing..."

Mya Norman

"... I liked watching all the instruments playing together, the solo Violinist was awesome. I hope I can play like that one day..."

Ben Perdomo

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