Music at The Towers: ALL ABOARD the HOLIDAY TRAIN!!

Concerts

ADVANCED AND INTERMEDIATE CLASSES

Santa Days at the Towers

We just got confirmation on the dates and times four our Tower Concerts. I apologize for the changes and my date confusions, I m just too excited : )
We will be playing on the following dates and times:
December 11 (Thursday) 6:30-8:30 and
December 12 (Friday) 6:30-8:30

This gives us one more week to practice which is great!

we will play Christmas Carols in 2 building lobbies each day.

Please wear your MATT T-shirts and colorful bottoms

bring instrument, stand and music

PRACTICE CAROLS (given out Tuesday)

ALL STUDENTS

SATURDAY DEC 6 arrive 12:30 PLAY at 1pm

concert at Shoppers World "Santa Workshop"

Please wear your MATT T-shirts and colorful bottoms

bring instrument, stand and music

PRACTICE CAROLS(Given out LAST Tuesday)

Homework

ADVANCED CLASS homework
work only on difficult parts and MELODIES

do not start at the beginning unless these parts are there:

PRACTICE class music Fiddle Dance -ALL Pomp and Circumstance-ALL

Beethoven- ALL /MacPherson's Lament-ALL

plus we will add review music for Beginners

BEGINNERS HOMEWORK THIS WEEK

1.REVIEW-ALL POSITIONS CAREFULLY

2.string cycle

3.0-1 string cycle

4.TWINKLE line 1

5.NEW: D E F# G on the D string-fingers 1,2 3,(cello 4)

(a)place 1st finger on tape on D string-E

(b) leave 1st finger on string then add next finger:
(c) for F# :for violin/viola 2-for cello, 2 &3

and then (d) ADD the next finger for G for violin/viola close 3-for cello,4

Play these notes by pressing finger tip FIRMLY - with strong even bowing, this will create a clear sound.

INTERMEDIATES HOMEWORK

1.Pomp and Circumstance ALL

2. AFS Book NEW #127

NEW continue into # 128 and 132 count 1&2&3&4& for eigth notes

NEW : Carol for Concerts: Joy to the World

Hop on the " music train" Learn your music homework well-

We're heading for December CONCERTS!

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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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