ABOUT THE CLASS

This is a class for students in grade 5-12 to continue their musical studies on violin, viola or cello. Generally, these students are going into their 3rd year of playing (5th-8th grade) or 2nd year (9th-12th).

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PREREQUISITE: Either 2 years of experience in orchestra/violin class, or be in grades 7-12 with 1+ years of experience.

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We are bringing together students potentially from 3 different classes last school year and will use the String Basics Book 1, Essential Elements Book 2, as well as sheet music.

Homework includes weekly practice on your instrument: 3-4 times a week for 15 minutes per practice time. Students will learn to read more advanced music and rhythm notation. We will also learn about important composers and hymns.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

• Winter Concert on January 12

• Spring Concert on April 20

• Spring Showcase on April 27

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*It is recommended to get a rental or purchase of

your instrument and materials lined up in August OR EARLIER to be sure to have everything in hand by September.

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**Note: This class follows the Elementary schedule (generally the first 3 weeks, just 60 minutes for the

7th-12th graders)

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***Note 2 : Kari Slominski will be teaching September, and January-May. Substituting for Kari Oct-Dec will be: Nissa Pieper - Email: nissa.pieper@gmail.com

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. 1-inch 3-ring binder

2. Pencil

3. String Basics Book 1 for your instrument:

   • Violin​

   • Viola

   • Cello

   • Bass

4. Essential Elements Book 2 for your instrument::

   • Violin​

   • Viola

   • Cello

5. Violin, viola, or cello your size- available through -Brickhouse Music in River Falls or All Strings Attached in Stillwater.

6. Case, bow, rosin, cleaning cloth. Shoulder rest or sponge for violin/viola, or rock stop for cello.

7. Music stand - will need to bring to class weekly. Folding music stand works great.