CHANGE IN SUMMER PROGRAM LOCATION!!!!!!

Hi,

Because of the way my studio teaching schedule is shaping up, and to save Becky having to open up Liberty for us during the summer, the Summer Violin program has MOVED.  I will be teaching the same days & times, but we are going to be holding class in my home studio.    I have direct e-mail addresses for many of you, but if you aren't sure if I have it, please e-mail me via the Liberty group, and include your e-mail address.  I will be e-mailing you directions to my studio.

Thanks!!!

May 8, 2009

Hi!

Sorry this update is a little late.  It's been a hectic week. 

Parents, please help watch for any pancake hands in your students.  The few weeks off seem to have manifested in lots of pancake hands this week.

1st period - We began working on Song of the Wind.  The music will be at the end of this entry.  

2nd period - We spent a lot of time working on pancake hand and reviewing the songs that we've learned, but kind of forgot over the past few weeks.  If everyone comes back next time with lots of improvement in their pancake hands, then we will start learning at least 3 new songs next time!  

3rd & 4th period - Both of these classes turned into individual instruction.  Parents, if there was something I needed to get for your student individually, please e-mail me and remind me.  My pregnant brain has kicked in again.

Song of the Wind  (A = Black  E = Red)

A 1 2 3 E E E E 1 3 3 1 E (circle bow)  1 3 3 1 E  (circle bow)

E 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 A 2 E (circle bow)

E 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 A (circle bow & repeat whole song)

Make sure we have a total of 7 circle bows when including the repeat.

In the bracket, try to leave your 1 down the whole time until coming back to the E.  It's tons easier that way.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Next class!

Hi!

Just to remind everyone, our next class is THIS FRIDAY, May 8.  We will be in the dance room.

See you then!

Summer Program!

Congratulations on a fantastic performance last night.  I am so proud of all you’ve accomplished!

 

In part because of your concert last night, we have received approval to keep the program going through the summer!!  We’ve received approval for 5 classes to carry us from June – August. Because of space issues at Liberty, we won’t be able to do much until June. If I can get permission, we will have one in May, and the rest beginning in June.  During the summer, the class will be held at Liberty, just as they have been throughout this past year.  As the school is officially closed during those times, any siblings that you bring with you will need to stay in the violin room during the class.  Lots of little ones running through the school could shut us down for the rest of the summer.

 

Tentative Summer Schedule

            Friday, May 8           

1^st Period @ 9:15, 2^nd Period @ 10:00, 3^rd Period @ 11:00 (formerly 12:00) 4^th Period @ 11:30 (formerly 12:30)

 

Wednesday, June 3

1^st Period @ 9:15, 2^nd Period @ 10:00, 3^rd Period @ 11:00 (formerly 12:00) 4^th Period @ 11:30 (formerly 12:30)

 

Wednesday, June 24

1^st Period @ 9:15, 2^nd Period @ 10:00, 3^rd Period @ 11:00 (formerly 12:00) 4^th Period @ 11:30 (formerly 12:30)           

 

            Wednesday, July 15

1^st Period @ 9:15, 2^nd Period @ 10:00, 3^rd Period @ 11:00 (formerly 12:00) 4^th Period @ 11:30 (formerly 12:30)

 

            Wednesday, August 12

1^st Period @ 9:15, 2^nd Period @ 10:00, 3^rd Period @ 11:00 (formerly 12:00) 4^th Period @ 11:30 (formerly 12:30)

 

If you would like more instruction for your child over the summer, I am filling up my slots for private lessons, and I am happy to work you in. My rates are very reasonable when compared to other teachers with my experience and education.

 

Thanks again for a great concert and a great year (so far.)

Concert & Last Day

Our concert is in approximately 2 1/2 hours!  I'm really looking forward to it.  Hopefully the kids aren't too nervous.  I do have Symphony bars for each of them after the performance, and I apologize ahead of time since I know many of you don't eat sugar.  However, those are traditionally a post-concert gift that I do.  Hopefully it won't cause too many problems at home.

Tomorrow in class we will be watching a DVD recording of the concert.  The kids are welcome to bring treats to share with their class.  

I have not heard anything back from Liberty as far as continuing through the summer, and I've been bugging Becky regularly.  If I haven't gotten any answers by tomorrow, I'll have a sheet with my private rates, and maybe we can work with that.  If you have any questions or concerns about continuing through the summer, please call me, or pull me aside tomorrow.

Thanks a bunch!!

- Nicole

Concert!!

Hi!

The concert is in 6 days!  I am so excited for the kids to show how much they've learned this year in violin.  The concert is on Thursday, April 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Summerhays Music at 1006 South State Street in Orem.  I need all the performers to be at Summerhays by 6:40 p.m. so we have a chance to tune, and the kids get the run-down of what will be happening.  Gentlemen, please wear dress shirts and ties; Ladies, please wear dresses or skirts.  Parents, please do a double check before you leave to make sure everyone has their instruments.  I've done concerts before where we wind up missing a violin or a bow, so please make sure everyone has everything they need.  The kids will be playing group pieces, so we should be finished easily within an hour.

I promised that I'd post the performance order here so the kids can practice the songs in order this week.  The songs are as follows:

Minuet 2

Puppet Show

Turkey in the Straw

Allegro

May Song

French Folk Song

Go Tell Aunt Rhody

Lightly Row

Boil 'em Cabbage Down

Twinkles:   Pepperoni Pizza

Ice Cream shh Cone

Strawberry, Raspberry

Caterpillar

Twinkle Star

For those of you who asked, here are the notes for French Folk Song:  (E string is orange, A string is green)

3 3 3 2 2 2 1 2 3 E

3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 A

A 1 2 A 1 2 A 1 2 3

1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 E

3 2 1 E 3 2 1 A 1 A

Here are the notes for Boil 'em Cabbage

E/A  E/A E/A   (Open E & A strings together to the rhythm Strawberry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Stop -- if both strings aren't working, just play on A)

2 3 2 1 2 3 (2 1) A (all on A string -- Strawberry, Raspberry rhythm.  Play only Strawberry on the (2 1) notes.  This whole line is played twice.)

3 E E 1 E (shh) 2 3 (Ending, played once, single notes.)

As for class on Friday after the concert, we will be having a party!  The kids are welcome to bring treats to share, or not, if they don't want to.  I know I have a lot of students with diet restrictions, which is why I'm leaving the party treats up to you.  We will be watching the movie of the concert, so the kids can see themselves.

Many of you have asked me about continuing into the summer.  I haven't received any official word from Liberty yet, but I will have something in writing for you on Friday that we can look into to keep the kids going throughout the summer.

Please contact me directly if you have any additional questions.  See you on Thursday!!

Wednesday, March 25

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am doing much better, and will be back at school on Friday.  Please practice really, really hard, since Friday will be our last rehearsal before the piano joins us next week.  Thank you so much for all your good wishes and prayers.