Music at The Towers

September 19, 2018

PARENTS NOTES

1. All Parents are required to fill in an application form and an Instrument rental form for MATT instrument for your child.

2. MATT 2018/19 Calendar will be distributed next week. Keep it in plain view- you will need to watch for upcoming events, and lesson WEEKS postings

3. Intermediate and Advanced student are now signing up for Private lessons. The final schedule will be in place the week of Sept 25. Be sure you have made a careful note of your child's lesson times. Arrive early and be ready to enter at your lesson time.

4. Lesson and class absence policy documents will be handed out so that everyone is aware of notice requirements in case of illness. Read it carefully and keep it for future reference If you do not provide the required notice the full coast of a missed lesson will be charged to your account.

5 CALLING PARENT PHOTOGRAPHERS!! We need lots of class photos - if you are interested in taking some on your phone and sending them to Ms Currie, please speak to her next class. Always fun and rewarding to see our children in class!

NEW STAFF MEMBERS BASS TEACHER, BRIAN BATY

CELLO TEACHER lyLE bROWN

Music at the Towers is pleased to introduce you to a new STAFF member. Their Bios and photos will be added to our website shortly.

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK

We had a great start yesterday! Already making music!~

PRACTICE CHARTS will be handed out next week, to help you organize your home review

BEGINNERS:

1. Review: the parts of the instrument

how to open your case correctly

how to store your instrument when not in use

how to sit/stand correctly to play

how to pick up a pencil!! Adjust for your bow grip

INTERMEDIATES.

1.Review :Correct sitting position, bow grip

2. Review Scale of D one octave

3. Learn your notes and rhythms in : Trumpet Tune by Purcell in How to play in an Orchestra ( HTPO) Trumpet Tune by Purcell

ADVANCED

1. Scale of D: 2 octaves: play in half notes, then quarter notes, then eighth notes

2. Deep River: all notes and rhythms. Find the tricky bits and work slowly and carefully to perfect them

3. Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: All notes and rhythms. Write in 1&2&3&4& counting for eighth note passages

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEK!

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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