SOUNDING AMAZING!

SOUND BYTES FROM ADMINISTRATION

January 24th

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HANDOUT SUMMARY:

     Two handouts were distributed this week.  If you missed the handouts, please see admin at class.

1     Letter to MATT parents - we have NEW spaces for lessons.  This allows us to be more flexible with lesson times and to have lessons free of distractions and disruptions!  How exciting!!  Violin studio - for Cecilia's students - 440 McMurchy Ave.  Cello studio - for Marilyn's students - 430 McMurchy Ave.  Lessons have already begun at these locations. There is parking available.  You can reach these locations through the tunnels.  If you have any challenges, security can assist you. (I could reach my studio through the tunnel without the use of a fob from 85 Charolais - class building)

• Theory - Theory room is located between the party room (where class is held) and the lunch room (down the hall).  We will accommodate 6 students maximum per time slot. Please stick with your allotted time! Hopefully theory books will be available on Tuesday at a cost of $5.00.  Also available will be the Alfred's Advanced Rudiments Workbook at a cost of $15.00 for those who have completed the AFS Book 1 Theory test.  Since students will be moving between buildings, students will need to sign in and out of theory lessons so we know they received their required time.
• For security, we suggest parents remain with the student outside the studio until their lesson begins.  Parents are welcome to remain in the studio with their student or return at the end of their lesson.  Please - NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE STUDIOS OR THE THEORY ROOM!!

2    Parent's Corner @MATT letter - We look forward to another successful year at MATT!! We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our parents and caregivers who so generously gave of their time and expertise.  You put your heads, hearts and hands in all that we do and build our MATT community.  Thank you!

     Thank you Akilah for your warm, wonderful contribution to MATT!  We wish you continued success in your new endeavour and we look forward to seeing you and your son at class and continuing to work with you as a parent volunteer.

     Welcome Marilyn!  Marilyn McKay has assumed the administration role here at MATT.  She will continue to be our cello teacher.  Please feel free to liaise with her on Tuesday or Wednesday at class or via email at musicatthetowers@gmail.com or via text or voice at 647-286-9359.

PLEASE remember to contact administration (Marilyn) for any questions or concerns that don't need to be directly addressed by our terrific leader Ms Currie.

REMEMBER to let administration (Marilyn) know if you have to miss a class!!

N.B. -  For private lessons - you MUST bring your music books (AFS/Suzuki as directed by your teacher) AND a notebook for the teacher to write notes in for the student to review during practice!  Be responsible!  Be prepared!

BEGINNER LESSONS:
There have been some scheduling issues with the beginner lessons.  Please be advised more information will be forthcoming as soon as we get more teaching times available.  We cannot confirm lesson start dates or times at this point.  Please stay tuned!!

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK
PARENTS NOTES:

THEORY!!
Ampiire, our Tuesday/Wednesday Theory volunteer has begun this week. Already we are hearing some good results. This is an asset to your music performance.
Classes will be limited to 6 at a time, so please let Marilyn know your time choice as previously arranged and attend at that time.

FOR CECILIA'S STUDENTS and other Saturday theory students,  
Sydnie's Theory class WILL BEGIN NEXT LESSON CYCLE. Bring your AFS 1Theory book  until you 're tested and ready for the new one.

MUSIC STANDS

SOON BEGINNERS WILL BE GIVEN A BOOK AND WILL LEARN TO READ VIOLIN/VIOLA/CELLO MUSIC. 

FOR THIS YOU WILL NEED MUSIC STANDS.
 PLEASE LET MARILYN KNOW:
i. if you already have one OR
ii  which one you will purchase through MATT. 
There are two samples to choose from.

BEGINNER PRIVATE LESSONS
MATT is providing private lessons via scholarship fund, for all BEGINNERS, starting in February. This is important for each student to progress well. You will be required to participate consistently in these lessons to receive this assistance. 

BE SURE TO SIGN UP this week so we are able to arrange the schedule.


HOMEWORK THIS WEEK

BEGINNERS

1. Scale of D: long bows. 

    then again with these rhythms on each note:

          (A) Mississippi Hot Dog - start at middle, play in upper half of bow, use elbow 
          (B) Run Pony - long, short short

2. TWINKLE -long bows- smooth, beautiful sound 

 3. TUESDAY Class : NEW  "Long, Long Ago" Line 1. As below

                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                        LONG, LONG AGO

                                           Line 1 //:D____ D    E/   F#____ F#  G / A_____.

                                                                            

                

                                 violin / viola    (D0___ D0 D1/ D2____D2 D3/ A0_____A1 A0/ D2____) 

                                           cello     (D0___ Do D1/ D3____ D3 D4/A0_____A1A0  D3____) 

4. Wednesday Class Review: All of above with Excellent sitting/standing position 
               ALL of Long Long Ago -with measured full and half bows.

  

                                                          INTERMEDIATE

                                        

                                          PRACTICE FIVE DAYS A WEEK and
                                                     bring chart to class!

              Practice your Suzuki song regularly

1. Scale of D, Scale of C

2. ALL FOR STRINGS: NEW this week: #147,153, LOW C:155 ,156, 159. 
         161: C# and LOW C, 162 and 165 : violins upper staff- A line; violas and cellos- B

4. REVIEW: MAMBO- play Scale of C
      . Start on c and remember there are NO SHARPS: F and C are  low (2 on D and A for cello) LEARN Up to bar 8

5. NEW: ROSA LEE: Scale of D- 2 sharps F# and C# as usual  . LONG smooth bows

                                            

ADVANCED

                                          BRING YOUR CHART TO CLASS 

                                          PRACTICE FIVE DAYS A WEEK

              

1. Suzuki song practice 
2. Major scales to prepare for some of the pieces, especially those in f andc major

3.. Brandenburg: Rememberthe two Baroque bowing styles:  first section to bar 43
4. Queen of Sheba: Baroque style throughout. 
5. Sine Nomine: "dramatic" section from bar 91

6. Continue work to perfect details in the following re: NOTES, RHYTHMS, BOWINGS and DYNAMICS.  

                                    Londonderry Air review to 21

                                    Billy Tell- review last section- especially dynamics at the end

                                    Brother James Air- hard bits.solos

                                    La Paloma violin 2 soli, ALL: tricky bits, all melody parts
                                    Mozart: Clean clear texture ie. precise notes, intonation

                           

                      WHAT GREAT PROGRESS YOU ARE ALL MAKING!!!

                                    WORK HARD, PLAY EASY, SOUND BEAUTIFUL!