Music at The Towers

LESSON 2!! Bunny jumps on to the BOW

We have a wonderful new "batch" of children and plan to have lots of fun as we start a very unique and special new adventure in orchestra class . Welcome to all!

TIMES: Beginners arrive at 4:30pm. Please enter quietly so as not to disturb the first lesson.

Continuing students start 3:45 pm

REMINDERS:

Rental fees are due this week: $150 per year for all instruments. Please call if there is any special arrangement required. 905-459-9606
VERY gentle handling of instruments in the cases as you bring them back to class.

This week's class
BEGINNERS: we continue bow grip with the pencil and then with the bow as well.
                          SHOULDER RESTS disributed -how to properly hold the instrument

CONTINUING: Review correct position and bow rhythms
                           Method book reading
                           New Song
                           New practice charts distributed

INSTRUMENTS ARRIVE THIS WEEK

HELLO PARENTS AND "MATT" CHILDREN

We were pleased Tuesday to see so many children excited about the wonderful new adventure of ORCHESTRA strings!
We have 2 new cellists, several violinists and we hope, 2 violas in the wings. More on that later!

This week, RETURNING STUDENTS will arrive at 3:45 as usual,with stands, books,and instruments to be checked and re-rented, followed by your first class.
NEW STUDENTS only arrive at 4:30 pm to meet with Marion and fill in the paperwork for instrument rentals.

All rentals are $150.00 for the year-cash please.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE:
1. Parents are responsible for care and safety of the instruments, and any repairs required. You may wish to insure it under your home-owner's insurance policy

2. For best performance results, we ask that one parent/guardian, always the same person if possible, attend the sessions to learn:

(a.) care and maintenance of instruments to avoid damage

(b) how to support the child's progress and learning

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!!

Tuesday Sept 20,

Any questions should be directed to teacher Andrea Currie Jefferson," Ms Currie"

905-459-9606

or pc_chamber@hotmail.com

Come and PLAY!

REGISTRATION for New and Returning Students:

Tuesday September 13

4-5 pm

85 Charolais Blvd. party room (behind rental office)

Lessons are $25 for 6 lessons. We require advance payment for 12 lessons

ie. $50 per student cash only please

At registration you will need to pick a 1st and 2nd choice instrument

you would like to play: violin, viola, or cello

Check out some of our blog links to help make your decision

We look forward to making beautiful music with you !~!

for free parking: from Charolais Blvd. enter Shopper's World Mall parking west entrance,

park near walkway STOP sign on right, and walk into building complex via walkway to #85

FALL REGISTRATION STARTS THIS TUESDAY

We anticipate a great new season of Music- making with continuing and brand new students starting into the world of the String Orchestra .
Check out You-Tube for ideas for instrument choice- violin, viola or cello. Be sure to choose two so we can have a balanced orchestra- half violins/half viola and cello.
On YOU TUBE Yo Yo Ma -the world's most famous name in cello playing-will show you what the cello can do! But there are so many more cellists, violists, and violinists to check out as you decide what your two favorites will be. You might also find the National Youth Orchestra of Canada or El Systema Orchestra from Caracas Venezuela- spectacular!!!

REGISTRATION DATES

TUESDAY AUGUST 16

4 pm

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13

4 pm

at 85 Charolais Blvd.

Party room -right beside the rental office

PARKING

to avoid parking fees you can enter Shoppers World Parking Lot off Charolias

and drive to the north/west corner of the lot..Park there

The walkway at the STOP SIGN leads west into the center of the highrise buildings.

and straight to 85 Charolais.

SEE YOU THERE!!

HAPPY SUMMER- SEE YOU AT YOUR LESSONS!

Just in case you have forgotten your dates, here is the lesson sched for the summer:
They will be held at Ms. Currie's home - call if you need further information 905-459-9606
Please plan to be on time and if you want to swim, BRING YOUR SUIT.

FRIDAY JULY 7: 10.a.m.:Matthew

TUES. JULY 12 10 A.M. Matthew

FRIDAY JULY 15: 10.am. Kalpi

11 a.m. Anna Marie

12 a.m. Eileen

FRIDAY AUGUST 12 5 p.m. Abiraj-to be confirmed

WED. AUGUST 17 2 p.m. Anna Marie

3 p.m. Eileen

TUES. AUGUST 23 4 p.m. Abiraj to be confirmed

5 p.m. Kalpi

ps: NO MUSIC STAND NEEDED FOR LESSONS

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. SUMMER IS A PERFECT TIME TO DO LOTS!

SUMMER TIME -LESSON SCHEDULE,TUESDAY INSTRUMENT SIGN OUT/RETURN

This Tuesday June 28 marks the official end of term for the Music At The Towers program

ALL students are required to meet Ms. Currie and Mrs. Adams at the Party Room at 3:45 pm

to complete one of the two following activities:

1. Sign up for summer use of instrument and book and two private sessions. Cost is $25 for the summer, to be paid in cash Tuesday.

2.Return instruments and books.

For those continuing through the summer, the available lesson times are shown below. Please come prepared to sign up for your two slots on Tuesday.

Have a look at some pizza party photos below!

JULY Schedule

Friday        July 8: 10a.m. ___Matthew___
                             11 a.m. _____________

Tuesday July 12 : 10 a.m. ___Matthew___
                             11.a.m. _____________
                                2 p.m. _____________
                                3 p.m. _____________

Friday     July 15 : 11a.m. _____________
                              12 a.m. _____________

AUGUST Schedule

Friday August 12 : 11 a.m. _____________
                              12 a.m. _____________

Tuesday August 16 4 p.m. FALL REGISTRATION
                    IN PARTY ROOM

Wed. August 17:    2 p.m. _____________
                                3 p.m. _____________

Tues.  August 23:   10 a.m. _____________
                               11 a.m. _____________
                                  2 p.m. _____________
                                  3 p.m. _____________

SO COOOOL!

SO PRETTY!

SO PLAYFUL!

LOVE YOU ALL- Enjoy the warm days!
We hope to see you all August 16, 4 pm

for FALL registration!.

PARTY TIME

Thus Tuesday, class will be held as usual, then (if it's not raining) off we go to our year-end party at Ms. Currie's house. We'll share Pizza, and Ice cream . AND drinks will be kindly provided by Mrs. Monalang. For those who know how to swim and want to go into the water, remember your parent or guardian must supervise you while in the water. There is a change house -bring your suit and towel.

Music reading has started- what a great sight it was to see all eyes on the notes for the very first time! Your progress continues! Be sure to practice- review and correct(fix),including Twinkle!!- at least four times per week.What a great feeling to know you GOT IT- PERFECT!

The next week, the last Tuesday in June, we meet again at the usual time- bring your calendar of summer events- sign up for your 2 summer private lessons included with the summer $25 cash instrument fee. We hope all students will take advantage of this opportunity to gain some ground musically over the summer. But if not, instruments will be collected till September session starts.

ALWAYS BRING YOUR PRACTICE CHART TO CLASS!!!

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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