Beginning Orchestra
Oct 13th 2016
New Music, Practice Records, & Bow Holds
This week beginning orchestra got two new pages of music, that will help them practice reading notes on the staff. Each page focuses on a certain type of rhythm, slowly introducing the open strings. Students will be getting tapes on their instruments that will show them where to place their fingers on the strings, similar to the way frets on a guitar.
It is important to practice the new concepts each night so they reinforce what we learn in class and build a solid foundation of knowledge. Aim for 5-20 min a night minimum, 60 min for the week will earn your student a star.
Wednesday Oct. 26th 7pm
Reeves Orchestra & Band Concert at Olympia High School's PAC. Come here some fantastic music, including band and orchestra play the spooky classic, Michael Jackson's Thriller!
Bow Hold Videos
Is your student wanting some extra help with their bow hold? These two videos can be good reminders of how to work on a great bow hand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBXFdJ3rJFc
https://www.facebook.com/pizzicatopeeps/videos/561898727281834/
Class materials
Please help your student remember their:
Binder with class music
Instrument
Practice Record
All of these materials should be in class everyday to ensure a productive, successful orchestra. Thank you!
Sticker Songs
Now that beginning orchestra has their first pages of music I will start the sticker song of the week. We will pick one song from the music they are practicing at for the week and in class I will place stickers on the music for students playing correct notes and rhythms.