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Beginning StringsBeginning Strings Information:
2nd Quarter: Beginning strings are currently working on developing note and rhythm reading on the D and A String. In addition, students will develop correct bow hold and bowing technique. This quarter, students will be tested on the following selections from our string book and concert music: Mr. Bowman's Classes: Lightly Row, Song #22 Song for Christine, Song #33 Dreidel #36 Old McDonald #42 Gliding on My Ice Skates Snow is Falling Mr. Diener's Classes Rolling Along, Song #19 Natalie's Rose, Song #34 Jingle Bells, Song #41 Mozart Melody, Song #43 Concert Music: All concert selections should be tested and successfully completed at an A or B grade level by Friday, December 8. Students are allowed to retake the tests as many times as needed to be successful. Beginning Strings The Winter Concert is Thursday, December 14 at 7:00 PM Performers need to be at school at 6:30 PM dressed in black/white concert uniform. See you there! |
Advanced Strings4th Grade Advanced Strings Information:
2nd Quarter: 4th grade advanced strings students are working on Winter Concert music and should prepare for playing tests on the following: Essential Elements Music: Gliding Bows, Song #114 Upside Down, Song #115 Concert Music: Harvest Festival The Nutcracker Andover Holiday (click to listen) Scottish Bobber (click to listen) All concert selections should be tested and successfully completed at an A or B grade level by Thanksgiving Break. Students are allowed to retake the tests as many times as needed to be successful. Advanced String Concert The Winter Concert is Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00 PM Performers need to be at school at 6:30 PM dressed in black/white concert uniform. See you there! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5th Grade Advanced Strings Information: 2nd Quarter: 5th grade advanced strings students are learning various selections in the key of G and C major from the Essential Elements Book 2. Students are also working on Winter Concert music and should prepare for playing tests on the following: Essential Elements Music: 1. Crossroads, Song #25 2. Jesse James, Song #36 Concert Music: Harvest Festival The Nutcracker Andover Holiday (click to listen) Scottish Bobber (click to listen) All concert selections should be tested and successfully completed at an A or B grade level by Thanksgiving Break. Students are allowed to retake the tests as many times as needed to be successful. Advanced String Concert The Winter Concert is Wednesday, December 13 at 7:00 PM Performers need to be at school at 6:30 PM dressed in black/white concert uniform. See you there! |
Are you practicing? If so CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Remember to practice 15 or more minutes per day, 5 days a week.
Gordy wants YOU to practice every night.