WINTER 2021
*ALL GROUP CLASSES are offered IN PERSON or by ZOOM - CHOOSE HOW YOU LEARN!*
COVID POLICIES. Let's play together and stay healthy together!
COVID POLICIES. Let's play together and stay healthy together!
VIOLIN
TINY FIDDLERS (ages 2-5)
Teacher: Anna
Dates: Thursdays, January 14 - March 11
Tiny Fiddlers move, dance, sing, and "fiddle" on foam violin replicas ($18 one-time addtl) to lively folk songs and dance tunes. C)hildren get a great start on learning music by ear, practicing violin position and care, singing jovial songs, playing with rhythm sticks, dancing with scarves, and further developing motor skills through eye/hand coordination games and exercises. Caregivers are encouraged to participate, helping to support the child's learning while modeling inclusion, engagement, boosting confidence, and having fun together! This is a joyous class, full of musical explorations that enrich a child's development. Tiny Fiddlers is an on-going class that many families take repeatedly! In-person enrollment is limited to 6 students or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
TINY FIDDLERS (ages 2-5)
Teacher: Anna
Dates: Thursdays, January 14 - March 11
Tiny Fiddlers move, dance, sing, and "fiddle" on foam violin replicas ($18 one-time addtl) to lively folk songs and dance tunes. C)hildren get a great start on learning music by ear, practicing violin position and care, singing jovial songs, playing with rhythm sticks, dancing with scarves, and further developing motor skills through eye/hand coordination games and exercises. Caregivers are encouraged to participate, helping to support the child's learning while modeling inclusion, engagement, boosting confidence, and having fun together! This is a joyous class, full of musical explorations that enrich a child's development. Tiny Fiddlers is an on-going class that many families take repeatedly! In-person enrollment is limited to 6 students or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
LITTLE FIDDLERS (ages 6+)
Teacher: Anna
Dates: Thursdays, January 14 - March 11
Little Fiddlers is a beginning small group class rooted in the folk music tradition. Students learn the basics of violin technique and how to play simple songs (sung first in Tiny Fiddlers!) through a fun and engaging class involving fiddles, rhythm sticks, gleeful singing, and lighthearted motor skill games. There is emphasis on violin posture and position to provide a solid foundation for continued learning. In-person enrollment is limited to 6 students or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
YOUNG FIDDLERS (ages 8+)
Teacher: Anna
Dates: Thursdays, January 14 - March 11
Young Fiddlers is a small group violin class pulling from both folk and classical music traditions. Students learn to play tunes through a class involving violin technique, rhythm games, and joyful singing. Students learn songs by ear as well as practicing with sheet music to develop note-reading skills. There is emphasis on posture and position to provide a solid foundation for continued learning. In-person enrollment is limited to 6 students or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
VIOL CONSPIRACY
Teacher: Anna
Dates: Thursdays, January 14 - March 11
The Viol Conspiracy is an intermediate/advanced multi-age ensemble class that plays arrangements of classic and modern pop/rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players/levels involved and the focus is making really great music together! This class is open to VIOLIN and VIOLA players. Students should feel relatively comfortable reading music and have knowledge of 1st-4th positions. In-person enrollment is limited to 11 students (first come) or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
CHAMBER MUSIC
Teacher: Jessica
Date/Time: ongoing, tbd
This is a class designed for advanced string players interested in learning chamber music (string quartet, trio, etc). Hour-long coaching sessions will be set up tbd with ensemble members schedules.
PRIVATE VIOLIN/FIDDLE LESSONS (all ages/levels)
Private lessons available from our wonderful roster of teaching artists via Zoom! Weekly 30/45/60min slots available and/or by appointment.
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VIOLA
CHAMBER MUSIC
Teacher: Jessica
Date/Time: ongoing, tbd
This is a class designed for advanced string players interested in learning chamber music (string quartet, trio, etc). Hour-long coaching sessions will be set up tbd with ensemble members schedules.
PRIVATE VIOLA LESSONS (all ages/levels)
Private lessons available from our wonderful roster of teaching artists via Zoom! 30/45/60min slots available.
Teacher: Jessica
Date/Time: ongoing, tbd
This is a class designed for advanced string players interested in learning chamber music (string quartet, trio, etc). Hour-long coaching sessions will be set up tbd with ensemble members schedules.
PRIVATE VIOLA LESSONS (all ages/levels)
Private lessons available from our wonderful roster of teaching artists via Zoom! 30/45/60min slots available.
CELLO
YOUNG CELLISTS (ages 9+)
Teacher: Britta
Dates: Tuesdays, January 12 - March 9
Young Cellists is a beginning group class pulling from both folk and classical music traditions. Students learn to play tunes through a class involving cello technique, rhythm games, and a bunch of fun tunes! Students learn songs by ear as well as practicing with sheet music to develop note-reading skills. There is emphasis on posture and position to provide a solid foundation for continued learning. In-person enrollment is limited to 6 students or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
JUNIOR CELLISTS (ages 11+)
Teacher: Britta
Dates: Tuesdays, January 12 - March 9
Junior Cellists is a small group class. Students learn the basics of cello technique, proper set-up, relaxed bow hold, and the physicality of good tone production while playing catchy folk songs and classical melodies. There is emphasis on developing excellent position to provide a solid foundation for continued learning. Junior Cellists is a great start and/or supplement to school strings class! In-person enrollment is limited to 6 students or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
CELLO MAFIA
Teacher: Jessica
Dates: Mondays, January 11 - March 8
The Cello Mafia is a multi-age ensemble class that plays arrangements of pop and rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players/levels involved and the focus is making some really fun music together! For enjoyment and success in this class, students must know 1-4 positions and be comfortable reading bass clef. In-person enrollment is limited to 10 students (first come) or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
CHAMBER MUSIC
Teacher: Jessica
Date/Time: ongoing, tbd
This is a class designed for advanced string players interested in learning chamber music (string quartet, trio, etc). Hour-long coaching sessions will be set up tbd with ensemble members schedules.
PRIVATE CELLO LESSONS (all ages/levels)
Private lessons available from our wonderful roster of teaching artists via Zoom! Weekly 30/45/60min slots available or by appointment.
Teacher: Britta
Dates: Tuesdays, January 12 - March 9
Young Cellists is a beginning group class pulling from both folk and classical music traditions. Students learn to play tunes through a class involving cello technique, rhythm games, and a bunch of fun tunes! Students learn songs by ear as well as practicing with sheet music to develop note-reading skills. There is emphasis on posture and position to provide a solid foundation for continued learning. In-person enrollment is limited to 6 students or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
JUNIOR CELLISTS (ages 11+)
Teacher: Britta
Dates: Tuesdays, January 12 - March 9
Junior Cellists is a small group class. Students learn the basics of cello technique, proper set-up, relaxed bow hold, and the physicality of good tone production while playing catchy folk songs and classical melodies. There is emphasis on developing excellent position to provide a solid foundation for continued learning. Junior Cellists is a great start and/or supplement to school strings class! In-person enrollment is limited to 6 students or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
CELLO MAFIA
Teacher: Jessica
Dates: Mondays, January 11 - March 8
The Cello Mafia is a multi-age ensemble class that plays arrangements of pop and rock tunes. Parts are arranged specifically for the players/levels involved and the focus is making some really fun music together! For enjoyment and success in this class, students must know 1-4 positions and be comfortable reading bass clef. In-person enrollment is limited to 10 students (first come) or one may choose to join by Zoom - Please mention your preference when registering!
CHAMBER MUSIC
Teacher: Jessica
Date/Time: ongoing, tbd
This is a class designed for advanced string players interested in learning chamber music (string quartet, trio, etc). Hour-long coaching sessions will be set up tbd with ensemble members schedules.
PRIVATE CELLO LESSONS (all ages/levels)
Private lessons available from our wonderful roster of teaching artists via Zoom! Weekly 30/45/60min slots available or by appointment.
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