INDIVIDUAL LESSONS: PLANNING NOW

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED CLASSES

INDIVIDUAL  LESSONS:    PL.ANNING  NOW
Here are a few shots of some of our Intermediate Level Students-

SEE HOMEWORK and Other IMPORTANT INFO below!

 

 

Please sign up with Claudia for your bi-monthly private lessons on Tuesday.

These lessons are offered at no additional charge as a privilege to our students.

 

You current fees and rentals must be completely paid before a lesson time can be assigned, since we must pay the teachers in a timely manner as well.

 

IF you sign up for lessons, it is MANDATORY that you attend EVERY ONE and that YOU arrive ten minutes ahead of your lesson time. You will not be given extra time if you are late.IF there are problems with your attendance or with lateness, we may cancel this privilege. Our teachers' timing must be followed accurately by all concerned in order for us to be able to fit in every student.

 

Please report to Claudia any problems with teachers' lateness, or 30 min. lesson time.

 

NEWS ITEM:IF you wish to have a lesson EVERY week, which is a very good idea! please arrange this with your teacher at your expense. MATT does not have the funding to cover this. It will not be scheduled by MATT, and will be based on your teacher's availability.

 

MATT FREE CONCERT: PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTED CONCERT TIME

Bring a friend if you like.

Tuesday October 14 from 5:30 TO 6 PM

the northern lights quartet

try to stick around after class, or, beginners, arrive early.

Live concerts are part of your music education!

 

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK

 

ADVANCED LEVEL:   PRACTICE CHARTS will help you focus your practice and learn your music more quickly. Please fill them in & BRING THEM TO YOUR CLASSES & LESSONS

1. G scale with perfect tuning, full bows, excellent RH and LH positions- 10 min careful listening every day.

2. FIDDLE DANCE : continue carefully learning tricky parts up to10 bars after reh.# 2

practice tip: always work very slowly when learning new sections, then start to speed up little by little

3. MINUET in G: Continue through to end of repeat section 2

practice tip: watch for altered notes- added #, or b, signs they raise or lower the notes one half tone- play them in the bar several times to ensure it will be in tune. These "accidentals" 

stay till the end of the bar unless otherwise marked.

 

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: PRACTICE CHARTS will help you focus your practice and learn your music more quickly. Please fill them in with everything you practice every day

                                     & BRING THEM TO YOUR CLASSES .

1. SCALE of G major- SLOWLY-  for perfect tuning and excellent RH and LH positions

2. AFStrings Book:  review # 103,106

                               NEW # 110 to 114! Be ready to play 114 for the class.

3. Pomp and Circumstance: continue up to, and including bar #9

practice tip: work very slowly on each difficult (or easy) bar, naming notes and adding finger numbers if needed. Repeat it 3 or 5times for good sound and tuning .

BEGINNER LEVEL: PRACTICE CHARTS will help you focus your practice and learn your music more quickly. Please fill them in with everything you practice every day- FOUR times each week
                                     & BRING THEM TO YOUR CLASSES .

1.  Bow grip:practice and repeat  10 times per day: .. Start with the bunny -no bow, then hop onto the bow.
Check for solid holding position-keep fingers around bow firmly, with bent thumb2. Bow Games: (a) Windshield wiper : With solid correct bow grip -turn palm up to ceiling, then over - palm down to the floor Repeat  10 times

(b)monkey crawl- Hold bow with tip up every finger tip helps to crawl up to the tip of the bow and then back down to frog Repeat 3 times.

3. Instrument holding position : practice the correct movement from rest position on knee or on floor.

ALL STUDENTS sit on front of chair

CELLO: Cello should touch the inside of both knees at the knee joint and pegs should be level with your ear Tilt slightly to the right

VIOLA/ VIOLIN: Place violin on top of shoulder, above left knee. Head stays upright and turns to sit on chin rest . Release left hand. Repeat 10 times correctly each day

 

HAPPY PRACTICING!!

ALL STUDENTS and PARENTS!! HEAR an IN-CLASS CONCERT OCT 14, 5pm

FREE CONCERT PERFORMANCE for ALL MATT STUDENTS and PARENTS

TUESDAY OCTOBER 14, 5pm (during the Intermediate class time)

a 30 min performance by the Northern Lights Quartet

A Currie and M Benjafield, violins; B Hart, viola; M McKay, cello

 

Listening/ watching LIVE performances is an important part of a child's music education

Please make every effort to attend with your MATT students!

ADVANCED CLASS starts at 4pm and ends at 5 pm. (15 min longer this year)Your required arrival time is 4:45- be in your seat ready to play by 4:55

Practice materials:
PRACTICE CHARTS, to be presented in class each Tuesday- should show the careful focus on all of the following items of study:
SCALE of G major. 1.Play your scale first half notes-check for excellent bow grip,  
                                                                                                     straight bows
                                                   weight of the arm on string/ high right arm & wrist  
                                                              excellent tuning, full strong tone
                                                          
                          2.For FIDDLE DANCE Prep., Play G scale in quick, even 16th notes:
                             eg on Ge&a 2e&a 3e&a 4e&a, Ae&a 2e&a,3e&a4e&a etc.
3. FIDDLE DANCE: Work in sections on perfect performance up to 4 bars before 2
4. MINUET: Check 3/4 time signature- Counting 1&2&3&- even eighth note counting  
Work in sections up to 1st ending
5. POMP ands CIRCUMSTANCE PERFECT all hard sections- count carefully

INTERMEDIATE CLASS  starts at 5:15 pm, ends at 6pm Your arrival time is 5 pm.
As soon as you arrive, get out your instrument and be ready to move into the circle as soon as the others are out.Bring instruments to the front for tuning as soon as you have set up your stand and music.

Practice materials:  PRACTICE CHARTS TO BE PLACED ON STAND DURING TUNING
                                               SCALE of D , SCALE of G - listen carefully for tuning!
                                               All for Strings Book :
                                                REVIEW # 103, 105,106, 127 p. 36
                                                NEW: Pomp and Circumstance- FIRST 4 BARS-perfect!


BEGINNERS CLASS starts at 6:15 and ends 6:45! Your arrival time is 6pm.
        DURING TUNING TIME, PRACTICE CHARTS TO BE SHOWN TO MS. CURRIE

Practice materials:
1. How do we sit to play? Always on the very FRONT of the chair-feet flat on floor
2. With your right hand, make a  "bunny"  Practice wiggling your bunny's "nose". Ears up/ ears down.
 Don't forget the bunny's chin! (thumb must be bent)
3. Practice placing your "bunny" fingers, slightly spread,onto a pencil. EVERY finger is bent!
4. Cellos, remember your right elbow is gently relaxed and not too far from your side.
5.Repeat this many times so that it becomes easy and natural.
6. NEW: HOLDING THE BOW CORRECTLY
with your LEFT hand, HOLD your bow stick near the tip in front of you ,HAIR down. Drop your  right hand "bunny" onto the FROG of the bow-fingers are spread slightly, thumb bent.
CELLO GRIP : hand hangs down above bow, all fingers remain touching stick just above the first finger joint, thumb bent gently
VIOLIN/VIOLA GRIP: Angled position-pointy finger touches between 1st 2 joints, pinky on tip. Middle 2 fingers firmly on frog eye. Thumb tucked in front of frog inside bow

Next Tuesday we'll try out your beautiful bow positions with lots of bow games!
                        we'll hold our instruments correctly and strongly- no hands!

  IT IS ALREADY FUN TO SEE OUR STUDENTS ON THE ROAD TO BEAUTIFUL MUSIC-MAKING!
Have a wonderful week!

THE "INCREDIBLE JOURNEY" BEGINS! 2014/15

Hello Dear MATT Students, New And Returning!

 

You are continuing, or beginning, the amazing journey of Music-making, \the universal language!
Your teachers, Administrator, Claudia, your parents and our community sponsors may not all play an instrument like you are learning to do, but they all understand that this is a special gift , to be enjoyed and celebrated.l We wish you a wonderful year!

Practice every day, be patient  and persistent, and you will grow into an ability to share in and give, something beautiful to your world.
This gift gives you back more than you can imagine: thinking skills, self-discipline, respect for yourself and others, and most of all, the joy of music making with others!

This week 's HOMEWORK reminders:

ADVANCED CLASS starts at 4pm and ends at 5pm. (15 min longer this year)
Your required arrival time is 4:45- be in your seat ready to play by 4:55

Practice materials: Pomp and Circumstance-
scale of G major
at home SIGHT READ and prepare FIDDLE DANCE by Grainger
Always bring a pencil to class  :)

INTERMEDIATE CLASS  starts at 5:15 pm, ends at 6pm Your arrival time is 5 pm.
As soon as you arrive, get out your instrument and be ready to move into the circle as soon as the others are out.
Bring instruments to the front for tuning as soon as you have set up your stand and music.

Practice materials: All for Strings Book :# 101, 102 NEW 105, 106, 127 p. 36


BEGINNERS CLASS starts at 6:15 and ends 6:45! Your arrival time is 6pm.

1. How do we sit to play?
2. With your right hand, make a  "bunny"  Practice wiggling your nose. Ears up / ears down.
 Don't forget the bunny chin!(thumb must be bent)
3. Practice placing your "bunny" fingers, slightly spread, onto a pencil. EVERY finger is bent!
4. Cellos, remember your right elbow is gently relaxed and not too far from your side.

5.Repeat this many times so that it becomes easy and natural.
Next Tuesday we'll try out your beautiful bow positions with your bow!

Have a great week everyone!
 

HERE WE GO : .MATT 2014 -15 SEASON BEGINS !

"Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and joy to life and to everything."

                                                   ....Plato

 

WELCOME BACK DEAR YOUNG MUSICIANS!

Here's the "Drill" for Tuesday Sept. 16:

 

Advanced Class

arrive 3:45 : bring previous music, stands, instruments (ends 5 pm)

Intermediate Class

arrive 5:00 : bring previous music, stands, instruments (ends 6:00 pm)

 

Welcome, Beginners

arrive 6:00pm for Registration and introductory lesson

ends 6:45

 

See you soon-  New Musical Adventures Await Us!

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION IS ON TODAY!!! for NEWCOMERS, POSTPONED TILL NEXT WEEK

"Music is a moral law.

 

It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and joy to life and to everything."

                                                   ....Plato

 

returning students:   REGISTRATION  TODAY !

                                    TODAY, September 9TH 4:30 to 5:30 pm
                      YOU CAN REGISTER, BY CALLING Claudia 647-382 2099
                                           AND ARRANGING your entry

                  PLEASE  NOTE:   bring your books and instruments .                                

                             they must be checked for condition of repair

                             returned from the year rental 

                             re-assigned, if still the correct size and in good condition.

 

                   A VISA number is required for all rentals but payment can be by cash or cheque

 

 

WELCOME, NEWCOMERS!
           PLEASE REGISTER NEXT WEEK at
    85 Charolais Blvd.party room behind rental office
              TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH: 4pm to 6pm
 
   FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL CLAUDIA 647-382 2099
 
        We will be making music together very soon!!

     REGISTRATION  THIS WEEK !

 

         PLEASE  NOTE:   bring your books and instruments with you:

• they must be checked for condition of repair
• returned from the year rental
•  re-assigned, if still the correct size and in good condition.
• A VISA number is required for all rentals but payment can be by cash or cheque

this Tuesday SEPTEMBER 9th,  4:30 to 5:30 pm

You must register on or before this date to allow us time to allocate class placement and prepare music

for Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner classes.

You will be notified at Registration, or by Fri. Sept 12, which class and time slot you will be  entering.

 

 

CLASSES WILL BEGIN FOR ALL STUDENTS THE FOLLOWING WEEK SEPTEMBER 16th

 

Looking forward to making music together soon!

INTO THE MUSICAL FUTURE

Hello Dear MATT Students and families.

I trust you have all been enjoying the more relaxed pace of summertime.

 

A very warm thank you to all families who helped to make the

Leisure Fair event a success for our program!

And special thanks to Claudia, Cecilia, Yuke and Maria for pulling it all together! 

 

We will be re-starting our MUSICAL ADVENTURES with

 

 

 REGISTRATION

Tuesday SEPTEMBER 9th,  4:30 to 5:30 pm

You must register on or before this date to allow us time to allocate class placement and prepare music

for Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner classes.

You will be notified at Registration, or by Fri. Sept 12, which class and time slot you will be  entering.

 

CLASSES WILL BEGIN FOR ALL STUDENTS THE FOLLOWING WEEK SEPTEMBER 16th

 

Looking forward to making music together soon!