String Technique Class Finish Assessments on Shifting Song Work on shifting from 3rd to 5th position Cello work on shifting in 2nd, 3rd, and extended positions and 4th position Basses work on reading notes on the G and D string Composition – new assignment – duet for 2 stringed instruments – working with a partner [...]

Seating auditions – Christmas Suite from Beginning up to Measure 17 Working on scales – C, D, and G major for notes, key signature, and rhythm work Holiday Magic – working on rhythms, dynamics, and harmonization of song Playing assessment on Beginning of Christmas Suite – Thursday 9/28 – Beginning to Measure 23 Playing assessment [...]

Beginners – work on pages 4 & 5 in your book – learning how to pluck the D and A strings Beginners – work on learning the bow hold on page 7 with a pencil Intermediate – work on page 21 and page 22 for the Melody of the song Intermeidate – work on page [...]

Get instruments and books – Beginners – Essential Elements 2000 Series Books Intermediate- next book when done with String Explorer Book 1 will be Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 Beginners -learn how to hold the instrument, parts of the instrument, and what your string names are Intermeidate – Review string names and note names – [...]

Despite our best intentions, it looks like Mother Nature is not going to cooperate with our Car Wash today. Mrs. Sabol will work to reschedule the car wash for a later date (most likely in the Spring).

Location: Red Robin – Northampton Crossings 3716 Easton-Nazareth Hwy. Easton, PA 18045 (610) 515-1111 Time: TBA

String Technique Report “Pick a Musician” due on Friday, September 22, 2006.