MAY 5, 2018 “PLAY A THON II” –SCHEDULE
ALL students will playand work on their May 29th concert music
ALL students will playand work on their May 29th concert music
Shoppers World South Side Court
11 to 4 pm Performances
Bring instrument, stands, music folder
Wear MATT purple t-shirt, casual clothing
Dear MATT
Parents: This performance is a fundraising activity. Please do your part
to bring in pledge funds. Please hand in your funds at first class after Play a thon.
GIFT CARD PRIZES
for highest pledge amount- above $50.
GIFT CARD PRIZES
for highest pledge amount- above $50.
SET UP 10:30 - Wayne
Strongman, NIcole Yoshimura, Shawn Ragoobar
Beginners
ARRIVE 10:45 - Perform
11:00 - 11:30
CHOIR / Intermediate
Ensembles
ARRIVE 11:15 - Perform 11:30 - 12:30
Intermediate Class
ARRIVE 12:15 - Perform 12:30 - 1:30
MATT Ensembles
ARRIVE 1:15 - Perform
1:30 – 2pm
Advanced Class
ARRIVE 1:45 - Perform
2 – 3pm
NLQ trio from Northern
Lights Quartet- Perform 3pm - 4pm:
Andrea Currie Jefferson, Leona Davidson,
violinists; cellist, David Rodrigo
ALL performers receive a sweet treat after performing.
Thank you, Brampton Towers Management !!
YEAR END DATES and INFO
Tuesday May 22- not at the TOWERS -DRESS (final) CLASS REHEARSALS-
HELD at HOLLAND CHRISTIAN HOMES - Heritage Hall,7900 McLaughlin Rd South
parking at HCH You may park in any spot which is NOT labeled RESERVED.
parking at HCH You may park in any spot which is NOT labeled RESERVED.
bring your instrument, stand , concert music
wear casual /school clothing
wear casual /school clothing
TIMES of arrival Tuesday and Thursday Beginners: 4:00 -4:45 arrive 3:45
Tuesday and Thursday Intermediates: 5 to 5:45 arrive 4:45
Advanced: 6 -7pm arrive 5:45
Tuesday May 29: FINALE SHOWCASE CONCERT 6 to 7:15pm
at Holland Christian Homes- Heritage Hall,7900 McLaughlin Rd South
ALL students arrive at 4:15 pm FULL REHEARSAL 4:30 to 5:45 pm
Wear MATT t-shirts, dress pants/shoes DRESS UP!
Bring your instrument, stand , concert music
PARENTS: It is our tradition to serve all who perform and attend, including residents of HCH. Please bring refreshments. Mid -May we will post a sign-up sheet in class. Sign up to bring your choice of beverage / snack / fruit. It is always a feast of wonderful variety!
This will be co-organized by two parents, who will manage the set up and clean up. Please help!. Thank you.
This will be co-organized by two parents, who will manage the set up and clean up. Please help!. Thank you.
TUESDAY JUNE 5: Year - end AWARDS CELEBRATION 4 to 6pm Ms Currie’s yard!
NO INSTRUMENTS! Bring your bathing suit if you know how to swim.
All swimmers MUST be supervised by his/her parent at all times!
June 6 till mid. August - MATT office is closed
ADVANCED PERFORMANCES, MARKET BOOTHS TBA .
MATT Registration: Mid August - September 14
HOMEWORK:
BEGINNERS:
ALL Students and Parents are asked to help bring in pledges - funds to be handed in May 7,8,9, in class or at interview.
1.. Scarborough Fair- write in note names and practice to bar 27
2..Strictly Strings Page 17 - all
3. Scale of D
4. Scale of G
5. Long, Long Ago- to be played from memory
6. Twinkles- 4 ways to play: Long Bows and three rhythms: Mississippi Hot dog. Mississippi mississippi, Run pony
Practice a different one every day!
7. NEW - for May 29th CONCERT FINALE : Northern River- name all your notes for next class and practice the new bowings
Practice a different one every day!
7. NEW - for May 29th CONCERT FINALE : Northern River- name all your notes for next class and practice the new bowings
INTERMEDIATES
ALL Students and Parents are asked to help bring in pledges-- funds to be handed in May 7,8,9, in class or at interview.
1. NEW Scarborough Fair- LISTEN on YOU TUBE! Will accompany choir
2.. Scales of D and G
3. Water Music Dances 1 and 3 all
4. Crepuscule -mark in note names NEW- bars 48 to 76- Review all from beginning.
5.`Happy Blues- Review ALL Work on CODA ending and "road map"
6. NEW for May 29th CONCERT FINALE : Northern River
6. NEW for May 29th CONCERT FINALE : Northern River
ADVANCED
ALL Students and Parents are asked to help bring in pledges-- funds to be handed in May 7,8,9, in class or at interview.
1. GIGUE from Suite Francaise- learn ALL for Play a thon performance!
2. Fiddlers Three: "FIDDLE Style"- use elbow motion/strong arm weight/ fuller bows
3. Ave Verum: careful attention to BOWINGS- correct slurs, perfect tuning
4. Beauty and the Beast - to bar 69
5. Suite for Strings: Preludio and Gigue
6. Harry Potter: to bar 77- work on dynamics and strong ending!
7. NEW for May 29th CONCERT FINALE : Northern River
7. NEW for May 29th CONCERT FINALE : Northern River
"Music is the social act of communication among people,
a gesture of friendship, the strongest there is." Malcom Arnold
