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String Lessons 30 Minute Group Lesson 5 Week Rotating Schedule Lesson is on the same Day, but the time changes Requirements to attend lesson Practice record completed and signed Written Homework completed Forgetting your instrument/music Students are allowed to go to the office and call home prior to 9:00 a.m.

What to expect for the first lesson 2nd year students: Review of note reading and string expectations Homework – notation packet as well as review exercises in the book. Beginner Students: Explanation of Practice Record Introduction to Note Reading Musical Alphabet Song Learning about the staff, line and space notes, mnemonics Homework – Notation Packet and memorizing Alphabet Song

Practicing The objective of practicing is to master skills/assignments. 100 minutes a week 5 times a week for 20 minutes 4 times a week for 25 minutes

Practicing and SFPB Say, Finger, Pluck, Bow Use DVD to listen to song Should be performed fluently before moving to the next step. Violin only – rest, guitar, shoulder position Use DVD to listen to song Play along with DVD to show proficiency

Sample Practice Record Attend each lesson with a completed practice record. This is your ticket into the class!  Homework 1. pg. 4 #6-9 2. pg. 5 #11 3. Complete wroksheet 4. Days Practiced: 1. 9/3-20 2. 9/4 -20 3. 9/6 - 20 4. 9/7- 20 5. 9/8 - 20   Parent’s Signature: Patty Parentus Parent Comments: Susie is having trouble putting her fingers on the tape. Teacher Comments: We worked on this today. Practice fingering the exercises before plucking and bowing.

Requirements to Attend Lessons Students must come prepared with their instrument, music folder; written homework and practice complete, signed and completed practice record. If a student forgets their instrument, they may call home from the Main Office before 9:00 a.m. If a students does not have their instrument, they will not be able to attend their lessons. However, they are responsible to check with the teacher to get the new assignment. After the lesson or the next day they are in school between 8:40-8:55.

Caley Instrumental Policy Students cannot miss their academic subjects if they have not practiced or are not prepared for class. If a student is unable to attend a lesson due to absence or being unprepared, it is their responsibility to come to the music room after their lesson or the next morning to get their assignment. If a student is unprepared or cannot proficiently perform assignments over a three week period, the parent/guardian will be contacted for a conference (phone/in person) If after that conference, there is still no change/improvement in the pattern, the principal will determine his/her eligibility to continue lessons.

Acquiring a String Instrument String Sizes Recommend renting & getting insurance. Places to purchase instruments Internet “instruments” “VSO’s” What to look for in a string instrument

Instrument Accessories Violin and Cello – Collapsible Music Stand (around $15) Rosin – (usually provided with a rental) Rectangular, inside of a wood casing Do not want to get rosin in a circle package that you have to hold the rosin itself Sticky and VERY breakable Violin Thin shoulder rest/sponge Order thru www.musicarts.com, www.amazon.com Recommend shoulder rest for ¾-4/4 Sponge is provided for a Music and Arts rental Do NOT buy sponge through Sam Ash Cello Rock stop (if practicing on any floor other than carpet) Recommend the kind that attaches to the bottom of a chair

Ensemble Students from different lesson groups, grades, and ability levels meet to practice together. Learn to play in a group, play their part when others are playing a different part, watch a conductor 40 minutes once a week during the school day. Requirements to join ensemble.

For Students enrolled in Strings and Band- 4th Grade Students will have a 30 minute group lesson for their string instrument and a 30 minute lesson for their band instrument during the school day. Students will need to practice and complete homework for both lessons. If an academic concern arises due to pullouts, a parent may be contacted by the classroom teacher/principal.

Caley String Performances - All performances in Caley MPR Winter Concert Thursday December 15 at 7 p.m. Second year students must be able to play at least two songs to participate. Winter String Assembly Friday December 16 10-10:45 a.m. Beginner Students who can perform two of the songs proficiently by memory Second year students who met Winter String Concert requirements. Caley String Concert Thursday May 10 at 7 p.m. Caley String Assembly Friday May 11 10-11 a.m.

Welcome to the Caley Music Family!