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ALL STUDENTS and PARENTS!! HEAR an IN-CLASS CONCERT OCT 14, 5pm

FREE CONCERT PERFORMANCE for ALL MATT STUDENTS and PARENTS
TUESDAY OCTOBER 14, 5pm (during the Intermediate class time)
a 30 min performance by the Northern Lights Quartet
A Currie and M Benjafield, violins; B Hart, viola; M McKay, cello
 
Listening/ watching LIVE performances is an important part of a child's music education
Please make every effort to attend with your MATT students!


ADVANCED CLASS starts at 4pm and ends at 5 pm. (15 min longer this year)Your required arrival time is 4:45- be in your seat ready to play by 4:55

Practice materials:
PRACTICE CHARTS, to be presented in class each Tuesday- should show the careful focus on all of the following items of study:
SCALE of G major. 1.Play your scale first half notes-check for excellent bow grip,  
                                                                                                     straight bows
                                                   weight of the arm on string/ high right arm & wrist  
                                                              excellent tuning, full strong tone
                                                          
                          2.For FIDDLE DANCE Prep., Play G scale in quick, even 16th notes:
                             eg on Ge&a 2e&a 3e&a 4e&a, Ae&a 2e&a,3e&a4e&a etc.
3. FIDDLE DANCE: Work in sections on perfect performance up to 4 bars before 2
4. MINUET: Check 3/4 time signature- Counting 1&2&3&- even eighth note counting  
Work in sections up to 1st ending
5. POMP ands CIRCUMSTANCE PERFECT all hard sections- count carefully

INTERMEDIATE CLASS  starts at 5:15 pm, ends at 6pm Your arrival time is 5 pm.
As soon as you arrive, get out your instrument and be ready to move into the circle as soon as the others are out.
Bring instruments to the front for tuning as soon as you have set up your stand and music.

Practice materials:  PRACTICE CHARTS TO BE PLACED ON STAND DURING TUNING
                                               SCALE of D , SCALE of G - listen carefully for tuning!
                                               All for Strings Book :
                                                REVIEW103, 105,106, 127 p. 36
                                                NEW: Pomp and Circumstance- FIRST 4 BARS-perfect!


BEGINNERS CLASS starts at 6:15 and ends 6:45! Your arrival time is 6pm.
        DURING TUNING TIME,
PRACTICE CHARTS TO BE SHOWN TO MS. CURRIE

Practice materials:
1. How do we sit to play? Always on the very FRONT of the chair-feet flat on floor
2. With your right hand, make a  "bunny"  Practice wiggling your bunny's "nose". Ears up/ ears down.
 Don't forget the bunny's chin! (thumb must be bent)
3. Practice placing your "bunny" fingers, slightly spread,onto a pencil. EVERY finger is bent!
4. Cellos, remember your right elbow is gently relaxed and not too far from your side.
5.Repeat this many times so that it becomes easy and natural.
6. NEW: HOLDING THE BOW CORRECTLY
with your LEFT hand, HOLD your bow stick near the tip in front of you ,HAIR down. Drop your  right hand "bunny" onto the FROG of the bow-fingers are spread slightly, thumb bent.
CELLO GRIP : hand hangs down above bow, all fingers remain touching stick just above the first finger joint, thumb bent gently
VIOLIN/VIOLA GRIP: Angled position-pointy finger touches between 1st 2 joints, pinky on tip. Middle 2 fingers firmly on frog eye. Thumb tucked in front of frog inside bow

Next Tuesday we'll try out your beautiful bow positions with lots of bow games!
                        we'll hold our instruments correctly and strongly- no hands!

  IT IS ALREADY FUN TO SEE OUR STUDENTS ON THE ROAD TO BEAUTIFUL MUSIC-MAKING!
Have a wonderful week!

THE "INCREDIBLE JOURNEY" BEGINS! 2014/15

Hello Dear MATT Students, New And Returning!
 
You are continuing, or beginning, the amazing journey of Music-making, \the universal language!
Your teachers, Administrator, Claudia, your parents and our community sponsors may not all play an instrument like you are learning to do, but they all understand that this is a special gift , to be enjoyed and celebrated.l We wish you a wonderful year!

Practice every day, be patient  and persistent, and you will grow into an ability to share in and give, something beautiful to your world.
This gift gives you back more than you can imagine: thinking skills, self-discipline, respect for yourself and others, and most of all, the joy of music making with others!

This week 's HOMEWORK reminders:

ADVANCED CLASS starts at 4pm and ends at 5pm. (15 min longer this year)
Your required arrival time is 4:45- be in your seat ready to play by 4:55

Practice materials: Pomp and Circumstance-
scale of G major
at home SIGHT READ and prepare FIDDLE DANCE by Grainger
Always bring a pencil to class  :)

INTERMEDIATE CLASS  starts at 5:15 pm, ends at 6pm Your arrival time is 5 pm.
As soon as you arrive, get out your instrument and be ready to move into the circle as soon as the others are out.
Bring instruments to the front for tuning as soon as you have set up your stand and music.

Practice materials: All for Strings Book :# 101, 102 NEW 105, 106, 127 p. 36


BEGINNERS CLASS starts at 6:15 and ends 6:45! Your arrival time is 6pm.

1. How do we sit to play?
2. With your right hand, make a  "bunny"  Practice wiggling your nose. Ears up / ears down.
 Don't forget the bunny chin!(thumb must be bent)
3. Practice placing your "bunny" fingers, slightly spread, onto a pencil. EVERY finger is bent!
4. Cellos, remember your right elbow is gently relaxed and not too far from your side.

5.Repeat this many times so that it becomes easy and natural.
Next Tuesday we'll try out your beautiful bow positions with your bow!

Have a great week everyone!
 

HERE WE GO : .MATT 2014 -15 SEASON BEGINS !

"Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and joy to life and to everything."
                                                   ....Plato
 
WELCOME BACK DEAR YOUNG MUSICIANS!
Here's the "Drill" for Tuesday Sept. 16:
 
Advanced Class
arrive 3:45 : bring previous music, stands, instruments (ends 5 pm)
Intermediate Class
arrive 5:00 : bring previous music, stands, instruments (ends 6:00 pm)
 
Welcome, Beginners
arrive 6:00pm for Registration and introductory lesson
ends 6:45
 
See you soon-  New Musical Adventures Await Us!
 
 
 
 

REGISTRATION IS ON TODAY!!! for NEWCOMERS, POSTPONED TILL NEXT WEEK


"Music is a moral law.
 
It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and joy to life and to everything."
                                                   ....Plato
 

returning students:   REGISTRATION  TODAY !
                                    TODAY, September 9TH 4:30 to 5:30 pm
                      YOU CAN REGISTER, BY CALLING Claudia 647-382 2099
                                           AND ARRANGING your entry

                  PLEASE  NOTE:   bring your books and instruments .                                

                             they must be checked for condition of repair
                             returned from the year rental 
                             re-assigned, if still the correct size and in good condition.
 
                   A VISA number is required for all rentals but payment can be by cash or cheque
 
 
    WELCOME, NEWCOMERS!
               PLEASE REGISTER NEXT WEEK at
        85 Charolais Blvd.party room behind rental office
                  TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH: 4pm to 6pm
     
       FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL CLAUDIA 647-382 2099
     
            We will be making music together very soon!!
     REGISTRATION  THIS WEEK !
 
         PLEASE  NOTE:   bring your books and instruments with you:
  • they must be checked for condition of repair
  • returned from the year rental
  •  re-assigned, if still the correct size and in good condition.
  • A VISA number is required for all rentals but payment can be by cash or cheque

this Tuesday SEPTEMBER 9th,  4:30 to 5:30 pm
You must register on or before this date to allow us time to allocate class placement and prepare music
for Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner classes.
You will be notified at Registration, or by Fri. Sept 12, which class and time slot you will be  entering.
 
 
CLASSES WILL BEGIN FOR ALL STUDENTS THE FOLLOWING WEEK SEPTEMBER 16th
 
Looking forward to making music together soon!