WELCOME ONE AND ALL!
Yesterday was a busy day getting started-or RE-started.
We had a film crew with us till 5pm, so it was a bit hectic!
We may be able to view ourselves in the documentary being made for TDMUSICOUNTS, later in the season.
Although this project was very last minute for us, it was one way we could show appreciation for the grant they are giving us, to pay for ALL our new instruments required this year!
The beginners also we were able to hear a LIVE performance by Scott Helman, a Canadian music star, the host of the doc.,who touring in Europe soon followed by a Canadian tour.
Scott was "Signed" by a recording company when he was 15, also played violin 7 years!
A special thanks to Susan dal Dosso, who found this source of funding for us to apply to.
A special thanks to Susan dal Dosso, who found this source of funding for us to apply to.
THANK YOU to those who helped out at Saturday's BBQ:
Riley, Dania, McKenna, Zoe,
Elijah, Graeme, Marianna and Raechel
YOU DID US PROUD!
The others also missed out on a very fun event! We hope you will be able to join us next time.
BEGINNERS:
PARENTS NOTES: 1. Young children are very easily distracted.If you need to bring younger children to the class but they must be very quiet, and still, so please be prepared to amuse them quietly They should sit in a chair quietly throughout the class. Thank you for your understanding.
2. We are buying brand new instruments for you, but will not receive these for a three weeks. We will spend our classes learning about the instruments, and bow hold. Unfortunately,this delay could not be avoided.
HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:
INTERMEDIATES
Practice requirement: FIVE DAYS per WEEK about 20 to 30 min practice per day
1. We are all a bit rusty after the summer, so:.Review carefully in All for Strings Book. If you need a book please arrange to pick one up from Akilah at the Towers by the week-end. Pleas text her at 647-898-2547. (a) p.21 #46
(b) p 25 #70
(c) p 33 #110
2. NEW Happy Blues p 47: #183: violas and cellos read lower line
3. NEW "mountain William: Learn to play this song correctly for next class. If needed, write note names in, using AFS pages above to assist you.
ADVANCED
Practice requirement: FIVE DAYS per WEEK : 30 min. to one hour practice per day
We will be reading and learning the scales for each of your new songs:
1. Londonderry Air: F major scale:- no sharps, Bb Learn to bar 21
2. William "Billy"Tell: D major scale:F# and C#) Learn to bar 24
3. Brother James Air: C major scale: NO sharps or flats . Learn to bar 17
4. La Paloma: G major scale- F# only. Learn to bar 19
HAVE FUN WITH YOUR NEW MUSIC
Have a great week everyone!
