LEVEL 2
1.Yesterday's class was QUITE disrupted by repairs in our class area. But a warm THANK YOU goes out to our parents and students who persevered, and helped in every way possible! As the workman said- this is for YOU! So we have no more broken floor areas anyway.
2. Please be reminded that we DO have private/theory lessons on Valentine's Day-tomorrow as scheduled
3. CHANGE in LESSON/THEORY schedule: February 28th class has been changed to MARCH 7th-please mark your calendars. We do not plan to change any of the other dates.
4. HARMONY: Level 2 students have almost arrived! What I mean is, that we are now reading and playing in HARMONY- three parts in the Concert Trio started yesterday. The top part is usually the melody and often has more notes than the lower parts. However, the middle and lower parts require just as much effort and even MORE listening, as they provide both the foundation and the beauty of the music, through enriching the harmonies! So whichever part we play, we have to begin to LISTEN a lot more CAREFULLY- learn your part well so you can focus on listening to the whole group to make beautiful music!!
Once we finish the book, we will be moving into more advanced sheet music and then into Baroque Masterpieces!
LEVEL 1
We have reached a milestone in our classes now- reading music opens the door to A WHOLE NEW WORLD! Some of you are practising EVERY DAY- guess who is most confident in class?
PARENTS: Below is a suggested practice routine. Each part can be done each day, but vary the time spent on each part, so that practice is no more than 20-25 min., unless they insist on continuing. NEVER force the child to practise more( if they have a sad or mad face)- make games out of each part and laugh lots. Hve a little concert , where the child chooses to play for you, without you saying anything at all- you are the audience- clap and praise often!
Change up which part comes first each day. 1. STRAIGHT BOWS-string cycles- 4-5 minutes:
Work on correct posture and flexible wrist exercise (with eraser)- keep wood of bow tilted slightly away from you and always hold the bow correctly.
2. RHYTHMS- open strings: in MIDDLE of BOW use elbow 4min
3. SCALES of D and G last Blog has all the notes- 5 min.
4. Long, Long Ago- review each part, then whole song-5-10 min
5. BOOK READING : review up to # 7- 5 min.
6. Twinkle :Play through for enjoyment 2 min.- good tuning
NOTE READING AND MUSIC STANDS
LEVEL 1 PARENTS
MUSIC STAND RETURN: Parents whose child received a brown-boxed music stand are asked to hold on to the box and return the whole package TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY, February 12TH.
I will exchange it for the one with a black carry bag. I was told they were all the same, but some came without the bag.. Take good care of it till then, please!
If you haven't paid for it, please do so at that time: $20.
LEVEL 1 HOMEWORK:
1.PRACTICE SCALES: listen carefully for correct tuning of notes
start on D scale :DEF#GABC#D and back
AND G scale: GABC#DEF#G and back down
2.TWINKLE with long bows and smooth sound , add rhythms "misissppi hotdog", etc.
3.A NEW PHASE HAS BEGUN!! Note reading:A) REVIEW:Study the front pages and pictures in "All for Strings" method book received today. P 4 & 5-good position pictures and info!
B) PAGE 14 -top : Memorize your staff lines and spaces
C) Review and play everything from page 14 # 1 to #4.
REVIEW :Long, long ago:
TOP line 1: 4/4 //: D_ D E / F#_F# G / A__ B A /F#___/
(d0_ d0 d1/d2_ d2 d3/ a0_ a1 a0 / d2___/) fingering for line 1
line 2A 1st time only:A_ G F# / E___ / G_ F# E /D____://
( a0_ d3 d2 / d1__/ d3_d2 d1/ d0___):// repeat from beginning
line 2B 2nd time A_ G F# /E__ F#E /D____/D_____ FINE
(a0_ d3 2 / 1__2 1 / 0____/0______) (END)
line 3 -play 2 times //:A__ G F# /E_A A / G__ F#E /D_____://Da Capo (BACK TO TOP)-
(//: 0__ d3, 2 / 1_ g1,g1/ d3_ 2 1/ d0____://) al FINE ( to END)
LEVEL 2 HOMEWORKScales: G two octaves and D
Method Book All for Strings: REVIEW: #84 O Come Little Children- with correct bowings
#105,106,108-prepare for slurs, 110 to 113
NEW: 114,115,116, 117
NEW SONG: Pizzicato Magic practice slowly, counting eighth notes: 1+2+3+4+
CHECK previous week's blog for ideas about how to practice with purpose.
MUSIC STAND RETURN: Parents whose child received a brown-boxed music stand are asked to hold on to the box and return the whole package TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY, February 12TH.
I will exchange it for the one with a black carry bag. I was told they were all the same, but some came without the bag.. Take good care of it till then, please!
If you haven't paid for it, please do so at that time: $20.
LEVEL 1 HOMEWORK:
1.PRACTICE SCALES: listen carefully for correct tuning of notes
start on D scale :DEF#GABC#D and back
AND G scale: GABC#DEF#G and back down
2.TWINKLE with long bows and smooth sound , add rhythms "misissppi hotdog", etc.
3.A NEW PHASE HAS BEGUN!! Note reading:A) REVIEW:Study the front pages and pictures in "All for Strings" method book received today. P 4 & 5-good position pictures and info!
B) PAGE 14 -top : Memorize your staff lines and spaces
C) Review and play everything from page 14 # 1 to #4.
REVIEW :Long, long ago:
TOP line 1: 4/4 //: D_ D E / F#_F# G / A__ B A /F#___/
(d0_ d0 d1/d2_ d2 d3/ a0_ a1 a0 / d2___/) fingering for line 1
line 2A 1st time only:A_ G F# / E___ / G_ F# E /D____://
( a0_ d3 d2 / d1__/ d3_d2 d1/ d0___):// repeat from beginning
line 2B 2nd time A_ G F# /E__ F#E /D____/D_____ FINE
(a0_ d3 2 / 1__2 1 / 0____/0______) (END)
line 3 -play 2 times //:A__ G F# /E_A A / G__ F#E /D_____://Da Capo (BACK TO TOP)-
(//: 0__ d3, 2 / 1_ g1,g1/ d3_ 2 1/ d0____://) al FINE ( to END)
LEVEL 2 HOMEWORKScales: G two octaves and D
Method Book All for Strings: REVIEW: #84 O Come Little Children- with correct bowings
#105,106,108-prepare for slurs, 110 to 113
NEW: 114,115,116, 117
NEW SONG: Pizzicato Magic practice slowly, counting eighth notes: 1+2+3+4+
CHECK previous week's blog for ideas about how to practice with purpose.
Books and music stands !
ALL PARENTS:
February 9 "demo" is now off. We will hope to be able to do this sometime in the future, when we have $2 million worth of liability insurance for the event!
LEVEL 1 PARENTS
Next week we will start to read music!
Your child will sign out a Method book called "All for Strings" so that he/she will begin to learn to read music on their instrument.This book is free to borrow.
HOWEVER: They will need to have a music stand for home and class. It will cost $20.00 and will be yours to keep. Please call NOW to place your order-905-459-9606 and bring your $20 to class if you are ordering one. If no answer, please leave name and information on voice mail .
We will pick them up for you so that next week you can have your stands and books.
LEVEL 1 HOMEWORK THIS WEEK
Review all scales, rhythms and TWINKLE . Keep practice chart updated.
Be careful to always keep the bow stick leaning slightly away from your nose
SONG to COMPLETE FOR NEXT WEEK:
Long, long ago:
TOP line 1: 4/4 //: D_ D E / F#_F# G / A__ B A /F#___/
d0_ d0 d1/d2_ d2 d3/ a0_ a1 a0 / d2___/
line 2A 1st time only:A_ G F# / E___ / G_ F# E /D____://
a0_ d3 d2 / d1__/ d3_d2 d1/ d0___:// repeat from beginning
line 2B 2nd time A_ G F# /E__ F#E /D____/D_____ FINE
a0_ d3 2 / 1__2 1 / 0____/0______ (END)
line 3 -play 2 times //:A__ G F# /E_A A / G__ F#E /D_____://Da Capo (BACK TO TOP)-
//: 0__ d3, 2 / 1_ g1,g1/ d3_ 2 1/ d0____:// al FINE ( to END)
LEVEL 2 HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
All for Strings: do 4 to 6 new exercises each day, playing them 2 or 3 times for perfection!, then review again later in week.
1. review: #102
NEW: 103,105-mark in finger #'s (IN PENCIL ONLY) if needed, for any exercise.
106, 107, 108
NEWER!: G STRING READING: 110, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117-120.
HAVE FUN!!! YOU GUYS ARE GOOD!!!
PHASE TWO IS UNDERWAY!
We are very pleased and excited to report that our long-awaited phase 2 has now begun.
This part of the program offers enhanced learning opportunies to those who have reached Level 2 and/or have been in the program for a year or more.
We have two teachers giving private instruction and a Parent volunteer, Shelley Lanktree, coaching theory, to the Level 2 children on alternate Thursdays.
Both teachers, Marilyn Mckay and Cecilia Lee, are energetic members of Brampton's Rose Orchestra, and have already provided a boost to their students! Each child will be free now to move ahead at his or her own pace-as quickly as they can. As always, their progress depends on their own efforts to practise carefully and often!
We wish all Level 2 students great success-they will be able to provide support and leadership to the Level 1 children also, as we play together in class and in concerts.
Level 1 students are about to begin the reading segment of their training, so that they can join into Phase 2 next year with the enhanced program.
ALL PARENTS- Please check your calendar for Saturday Feb 9th-time -TBA demonstration at Shoppers World Recreation and Leisure Show- to be discussed next Tuesday
Homework this week: Bring Practice charts filled in thoroughly
Level 2- 1. Several new parts of the All for Strings Method book are to be studied and learned at home as well as the ones already covered in class. All of the below items are to be thoroughly learned.
#95, 96,[97,98A-review],98B, [100 and 101 review]
Please be sure to be able to play all of these well so we can move quickly through the book and begin sheet music for the May Concert.
2. Practice carefully all items noted in your private lesson notes so that you are ready to move forward tomorrow with your teacher.
Level 1- Bring Practice charts filled in thoroughly.
Daily practice should include:String cycle, 0-1 string cycle, checking position of bow and instrument
Scale of D, scale of G, check for perfect tuning
all rhythms -check correct part of bow for each:upper half, except for Run Pony
Twinkle-smooth playing
Long, Long Ago- 2 lines, to be played individually in class
LEVEL 1 PARENTS- Next week please bring $20.00 for the purchase of music stands, unless you already have one which your child can bring to class. We will be handing out All for Strings Method books and begin reading notes in class the following week. Students will need stands for class and for home practice.
This part of the program offers enhanced learning opportunies to those who have reached Level 2 and/or have been in the program for a year or more.
We have two teachers giving private instruction and a Parent volunteer, Shelley Lanktree, coaching theory, to the Level 2 children on alternate Thursdays.
Both teachers, Marilyn Mckay and Cecilia Lee, are energetic members of Brampton's Rose Orchestra, and have already provided a boost to their students! Each child will be free now to move ahead at his or her own pace-as quickly as they can. As always, their progress depends on their own efforts to practise carefully and often!
We wish all Level 2 students great success-they will be able to provide support and leadership to the Level 1 children also, as we play together in class and in concerts.
Level 1 students are about to begin the reading segment of their training, so that they can join into Phase 2 next year with the enhanced program.
ALL PARENTS- Please check your calendar for Saturday Feb 9th-time -TBA demonstration at Shoppers World Recreation and Leisure Show- to be discussed next Tuesday
Homework this week: Bring Practice charts filled in thoroughly
Level 2- 1. Several new parts of the All for Strings Method book are to be studied and learned at home as well as the ones already covered in class. All of the below items are to be thoroughly learned.
#95, 96,[97,98A-review],98B, [100 and 101 review]
Please be sure to be able to play all of these well so we can move quickly through the book and begin sheet music for the May Concert.
2. Practice carefully all items noted in your private lesson notes so that you are ready to move forward tomorrow with your teacher.
Level 1- Bring Practice charts filled in thoroughly.
Daily practice should include:String cycle, 0-1 string cycle, checking position of bow and instrument
Scale of D, scale of G, check for perfect tuning
all rhythms -check correct part of bow for each:upper half, except for Run Pony
Twinkle-smooth playing
Long, Long Ago- 2 lines, to be played individually in class
LEVEL 1 PARENTS- Next week please bring $20.00 for the purchase of music stands, unless you already have one which your child can bring to class. We will be handing out All for Strings Method books and begin reading notes in class the following week. Students will need stands for class and for home practice.
A Musical Sign-post: ATTENDING a LIVE CONCERT
It was a great pleasure to see so many of you in attendance last night at the Rose Orchestra Concert!
Hearing and seeing live concerts, although not intended specifically to entertain children, is a very important part of musical education, and goes hand in hand with learning an instrument .
It is not always easy for families to attend concerts, for many reasons, and the first experience will have varying effects on children. Just know that this is part of required learning of young musicians.The more times they experience live performances of their instruments, the more familiar they are with the purpose and rewards which accompany this endeavour. And the more they understand the art of music making.
Our program is designed to echo a world-wide movement: to uplift the life experience, to enhance the capacity to think and feel, and to work with others in harmony-through music.
Children may not understand the importance of developing this talent-they can become discouraged at times.
But parents hold the key to their success-
LEVEL 1: BRING PRACTICE CHART -hand in at tuning time. 4x 20 min practice times per week
Continue scales , rhythms, Twinkle every day
Long, Long Ago Learn line 1 and 2 -given in previous Blog :
4/4 //: D_ D E /F#_F# G / A_ B A /F#___/
d0 d0 d1/d 2 d2 d3/ a0 a1 a0/ d2
A_ G F# / E___ / G_ F# E /D____://
a0 d3 d2 / d1___ / d3_d2 d1/ d0 :// repeat from beginning to end of line 1
LEVEL 2: BRING PRACTICE CHART -hand in at tuning time. 5x 30 min practice times per week
Homework-: 1. Continue note -reading practice: Complete All for Strings up to #95. careful reading. from easy lines to more difficult ones- 10-15 minutes per day .
2. Practise for Lesson 2 this Thursday Jan 17. -10 -20 min per day bring Suzuki Book 1, teachers notes in dictation book and theory book, with work completed.
Hearing and seeing live concerts, although not intended specifically to entertain children, is a very important part of musical education, and goes hand in hand with learning an instrument .
It is not always easy for families to attend concerts, for many reasons, and the first experience will have varying effects on children. Just know that this is part of required learning of young musicians.The more times they experience live performances of their instruments, the more familiar they are with the purpose and rewards which accompany this endeavour. And the more they understand the art of music making.
Our program is designed to echo a world-wide movement: to uplift the life experience, to enhance the capacity to think and feel, and to work with others in harmony-through music.
Google "el Systema"
Children may not understand the importance of developing this talent-they can become discouraged at times.
But parents hold the key to their success-
- Always make sure you pay attention to what is being learned in class. Check BLOG weekly.
- Praise them for what they do well!
- Show them their progress-they know and can do lots of things they couldn't do 2 -3 months ago.
- make their practice a part of daily routine- make sure to choose a time when they are not tired, but keep the same time every day.
- Let them help choose the regular practice time, and what to work on first.
- Be persistent and methodical in practice time, but always kind. Have a sense of humour.
- Keep the time limit promise: 20-30 min. unless THEY choose to do more -careful practice
- Praise more than correct!
It's a special gift YOU ARE GIVING THEM- for their WHOLE LIFE!
Quick homework review for Tuesday:
LEVEL 1: BRING PRACTICE CHART -hand in at tuning time. 4x 20 min practice times per week
Continue scales , rhythms, Twinkle every day
Long, Long Ago Learn line 1 and 2 -given in previous Blog :
4/4 //: D_ D E /F#_F# G / A_ B A /F#___/
d0 d0 d1/d 2 d2 d3/ a0 a1 a0/ d2
A_ G F# / E___ / G_ F# E /D____://
a0 d3 d2 / d1___ / d3_d2 d1/ d0 :// repeat from beginning to end of line 1
LEVEL 2: BRING PRACTICE CHART -hand in at tuning time. 5x 30 min practice times per week
Homework-: 1. Continue note -reading practice: Complete All for Strings up to #95. careful reading. from easy lines to more difficult ones- 10-15 minutes per day .
2. Practise for Lesson 2 this Thursday Jan 17. -10 -20 min per day bring Suzuki Book 1, teachers notes in dictation book and theory book, with work completed.
CONCERT January 12th- Special offer for MATT
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!
PARENT MEETINGS NEXT WEEK
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
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:
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