Course Goals: By the completion of this course, students may be better equipped to:

• Develop basic musical literacy (translating rhythms, read music)
• Play a variety of basic pieces on the violin, both on their own and in varying groups (duos, trios)
• Focus and develop self-discipline by integrating practice into their home routines
• Strengthen fine motor skills
• Explore private instruction or play in a school orchestra/ensemble

 

Age Group: This class is intended for children between the ages of 7 and 10 years old. Depending on enrollment, class may be split into 2 age groups.

 

Class instances: There will be two different class times to choose from:

• Class #1 will meet once a week on Tuesdays beginning September 12^th going through Tuesday, November 14^th (10 weeks) from 3:30 to 4:15pm
• Class #2 will meet once a week on Thursdays beginning September 7^th going through November 16^th (10 weeks; no class on Thursday, October 19^th) from 3:30 to 4:15pm

 

Class materials/prerequisites:

• No prior experience required!
• It will be helpful for students to have an instrument to practice on at home between sessions. If needed, violin rental is available at $25/mo.

 

Tuition: $250

 

Instructor: Robin Smith