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Nov. 13th-Nov.20th 

What's New

The Holiday Instrumental Assemblies are now scheduled at each elementary school.
Family and friends are invited to attend to hear the students perform. 

                                 Elementary Holiday Instrumental Assemblies

A.J. Schmidt,Friday, Dec.18th at 2:00
Brant-Monday, Dec.21st at 9:30
W.T. Hoag, Monday, Dec.21st at 2:00
J.T. Waugh, Tuesday, Dec.22nd at 10:00
Highland,Tuesday, Dec.22nd at 2:00

Students will be performing the beginning Holiday songs in groups for the assemblies.  This week, I will be assigning these songs to each lesson group.  

Instruction

This week I will be grading "What's for Lunch" on pg. 7 using "SmartMusic" and the Learning Log.  I encourage each student to count all the rhythms carefully while keeping a steady beat.  This song combines all the rhythms we have done into one song. 

              D and A String Songs                                                                                     Students will be learning the beginning notes on A String.  Students should focus on reading the note location on the staff as they play.  Using the A String in combination with the D String provides a variety of songs students will be able to play.  In addition, students will be learning to perform eighth-note rhythms with the bow.  This week, students will be learning C# and D which completes the note pattern for the D Major Scale.  Student's should warm-up with this before practicing their songs.  Students will be graded on performing Jingle Bells and Twinkle, Twinkle in "Smart Music".

All-County 
Mark your calenders for January 9th.  This is the audition date for the Elementary All-County Festival at Depew High School.  Selected students will recievce detailed paperwork within the next two weeks.  Submissions have to be in by November 15th.

This Week's assignment:

1. Pg. 7 (Artistry in Strings) "Pepperroni Pizza, Tom Took a Turkey Toe and Yum Yum Peanut"exercises.  Practice "Leftovers" for extra credit        
2. Jingle Bells-Practice to ms.34   
4.  Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star-Performing with accurate string crossings.

General Reminders

Posture
The most critical aspect to playing a string instrument is good posture.  If students develop bad posture, it usually leads to difficulties in their learning throughout the year.  In General, students should be seated with their back straight, feet on the floor and eyes on the music stand.  It is important that each student have a music stand.  You can purchase a variety of music stands which are reasonably priced by calling your local music vendor.
Bow Grip 
Students must practice setting up the bow grip every day to establish the correct grip.  These exercises are found on pg.5.  Make sure to bow through each Open String exercise while tapping your foot for a steady quarter note beat.  After this is completed daily, students should then bow, "Hot Cross Buns"  and "Mary had a Little Lamb" on the Song Sheet.
D String Notes
Students should focus on keeping a left straight wrist while keeping their fingers on the tapes.  Good posture is important,so be  sure to sit straight and tap your foot steady to the beginning quarter note songs and exercises.  Students should practice for no less then 20 minutes a day.  Be sure to have your parents initial the practice sheet to receive a sticker on the sticker chart.

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