January - March, 2009
January
13-15 Lessons (1st payment due: 5- or 10-week)
14th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
20-22 Lessons
27-29 Lessons
28th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
February
3-5 Lessons
10-12 Lessons (2nd payment due if paying by 5-weeks)
11th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
17-19 Lessons
24-26 Lessons
March
3-5 Lessons
10-12 NO LESSONS
17-19 NO LESSONS
24-26 Lessons Group Class (Wednesday 7-8 pm)
31-April 2 Lessons
• Makeups/Absences/Credit
With at least 24 hours notice, a makeup or credit will be granted, makeup preferred. If a suitable makeup time cannot be found, or if less than 24 hours notice is given, credit will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The credit will be applied to the next 10-week term payment.
• Group Class/Improvisation Class/Suzuki Parent Class
Group classes for all ages and levels will be on Wednesday evenings (see schedule above). If your child is NOT enrolled in an orchestra or playing with a family group or other group regularly, I strongly encourage you to attend these group classes. Ensemble playing is an important part of learning to play the violin or viola.
• Blog
Continue to check the blog for additional information and any last minute announcements. You never know when I’ll be updating … ☺ www.denasviolinstudio.blogspot.com.
• Rates
I’ll be handing out invoices in January, but here’s a quick look at 10-week tuition base rates.
30 minutes - $200
45 minutes - $290
60 minutes - $380
• “Musical Revue”
The “official” recital will be in June this year, but I wanted to do a “Musical Revue” concert either the weekend of February 28/29 or March 7/8 with a theme, costumes, etc. Participation in this event is optional, but if you would like to participate, please submit your selection(s) to perform, either a solo or ensemble piece, by January 20. The number of pieces you may perform depends on the number of performers. If you would like to participate in a chamber group, let me know and I can provide music for 2-4 violins (or other strings) to play together, but you must be in charge of forming and rehearsing your own group. There are coaching options available.
12.16.2008
9.30.2008
Another Year Begins
Here is a copy of the schedule that I handed out in week 1
Violin Studio Schedule
Sept/Oct - December, 2008
September
30 Lessons (1st payment due: 5- or 10-week)
October
2-3 Lessons (1st payment due: 5- or 10-week)
7-9 Lessons
8th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
14-16 Lessons
21-23 NO LESSONS (We’ll be in Mexico)
28-30 Lessons
29th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
November
4-6 Lessons
11-13 Lessons (2nd payment due if paying by 5-weeks)
18-20 Lessons
19th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
25-27 NO LESSONS (Thanksgiving break)
December
2-4 Lessons
9-11 Lessons
10th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
16-18 Lessons
- Break until January -
• Makeups/Absences/Credit
With at least 24 hours notice, a makeup or credit will be granted, makeup preferred. If a suitable makeup time cannot be found, or if less than 24 hours notice is given, credit will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The credit will be applied to the next 10-week term payment.
• Group Class/Improvisation Class/Suzuki Parent Class
Group classes for all ages and levels will be on Wednesday evenings (see schedule above). If your child is not enrolled in an orchestra or playing with a family group or other group regularly, I strongly urge you to attend these group classes. Ensemble playing is an important part of learning to play the violin or viola.
If you are interested in learning improvisation (making up melodies on the spot…great for worship or fiddle jamming), I would like to start a class for more advanced students (book 3 & above) after group classes (8-8:45). This is not scheduled right now, but based on interest. I need at least 3 regular students to hold the class.
After the October 8th group class, there will be a Suzuki Parent Class. If you have not attended a parent class, it is mandatory, for all others, you are welcome to a “refresher” course. In this class, I will be presenting the principles of the Suzuki Method, how you can give your child the best chance for success in learning the violin, avoiding pitfalls, and answering questions.
• Blog
Please check the blog for additional information and any last minute announcements. www.denasviolinstudio.blogspot.com.
Violin Studio Schedule
Sept/Oct - December, 2008
September
30 Lessons (1st payment due: 5- or 10-week)
October
2-3 Lessons (1st payment due: 5- or 10-week)
7-9 Lessons
8th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
14-16 Lessons
21-23 NO LESSONS (We’ll be in Mexico)
28-30 Lessons
29th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
November
4-6 Lessons
11-13 Lessons (2nd payment due if paying by 5-weeks)
18-20 Lessons
19th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
25-27 NO LESSONS (Thanksgiving break)
December
2-4 Lessons
9-11 Lessons
10th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
16-18 Lessons
- Break until January -
• Makeups/Absences/Credit
With at least 24 hours notice, a makeup or credit will be granted, makeup preferred. If a suitable makeup time cannot be found, or if less than 24 hours notice is given, credit will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The credit will be applied to the next 10-week term payment.
• Group Class/Improvisation Class/Suzuki Parent Class
Group classes for all ages and levels will be on Wednesday evenings (see schedule above). If your child is not enrolled in an orchestra or playing with a family group or other group regularly, I strongly urge you to attend these group classes. Ensemble playing is an important part of learning to play the violin or viola.
If you are interested in learning improvisation (making up melodies on the spot…great for worship or fiddle jamming), I would like to start a class for more advanced students (book 3 & above) after group classes (8-8:45). This is not scheduled right now, but based on interest. I need at least 3 regular students to hold the class.
After the October 8th group class, there will be a Suzuki Parent Class. If you have not attended a parent class, it is mandatory, for all others, you are welcome to a “refresher” course. In this class, I will be presenting the principles of the Suzuki Method, how you can give your child the best chance for success in learning the violin, avoiding pitfalls, and answering questions.
• Blog
Please check the blog for additional information and any last minute announcements. www.denasviolinstudio.blogspot.com.
5.13.2008
Quick Facts May 2008
Accompanists
You have been assigned an accompanist for the recital. It will be either Robyn Watkins (for the advanced students) or Paula Conzatti. Please schedule rehearsals with them sometime in the next couple weeks before the recital. If you do not schedule a rehearsal before recital day, you will not have one. There will be NO rehearsals the day of the recital. There is not enough time before the recital, and the recital is long enough for the accompanists without adding rehearsal time. Most of you will only need one rehearsal, but be sure to schedule it early in case you need another practice. Please contact me for Robyn's and Paula's phone numbers.
Recital Preparation
Please practice introducing your piece. Each student will state the piece he or she is playing, followed by a sentence or two about the piece. This can be something informative, or a reason the piece is special to you, something interesting. There will be a microphone available on recital day. A recital is a fun event, but also takes a lot of work. If you are able to volunteer for any of the jobs on the sheet below, please checkmark it and return it.
Recital Day—June 1
The recital will be held at Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene 14410 NW 21st Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98685. The recital will begin promptly at 2:30, so please be tuned and in your seats by then. Musicians should arrive no later than 2:15. Please bring a plate of cookies or treats to share for the reception. Dressy attire is appropriate for the performers: modest dresses and skirts for girls, and slacks and collared shirts for guys.
Recital Fee—$15 per family
This fee covers the accompanists, the sound guy, the reception supplies, programs, etc. Please return the form below with the payment by May 29.
Summer Plans
I will be leaving June 4, and will not be back until July 7. It is important to keep up momentum during this time. Schedule master classes with some of the amazing teachers in Portland (see me for a list of names and numbers), get a group of violin buddies together for a group review party, or set up an incentive system (30 days consecutive practice earns ___”x”___).
For those of you interested in fiddle music, I will be putting together a fiddle and folk tune “practice packet” with sheet music and an instructional CD. There will be prizes for most pieces learned, and a fiddle jam on Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30pm to play all the songs together. If you would like to participate, the practice packets will be $30, and siblings can share (making copies within a family is completely okay). If you are interested, please return the form below with payment by May 22. You will receive your packets at the recital on June 1. If you will not be attending the recital, please make plans to pick up your packet in the next two days, as I will be leaving the 4th.
You have been assigned an accompanist for the recital. It will be either Robyn Watkins (for the advanced students) or Paula Conzatti. Please schedule rehearsals with them sometime in the next couple weeks before the recital. If you do not schedule a rehearsal before recital day, you will not have one. There will be NO rehearsals the day of the recital. There is not enough time before the recital, and the recital is long enough for the accompanists without adding rehearsal time. Most of you will only need one rehearsal, but be sure to schedule it early in case you need another practice. Please contact me for Robyn's and Paula's phone numbers.
Recital Preparation
Please practice introducing your piece. Each student will state the piece he or she is playing, followed by a sentence or two about the piece. This can be something informative, or a reason the piece is special to you, something interesting. There will be a microphone available on recital day. A recital is a fun event, but also takes a lot of work. If you are able to volunteer for any of the jobs on the sheet below, please checkmark it and return it.
Recital Day—June 1
The recital will be held at Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene 14410 NW 21st Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98685. The recital will begin promptly at 2:30, so please be tuned and in your seats by then. Musicians should arrive no later than 2:15. Please bring a plate of cookies or treats to share for the reception. Dressy attire is appropriate for the performers: modest dresses and skirts for girls, and slacks and collared shirts for guys.
Recital Fee—$15 per family
This fee covers the accompanists, the sound guy, the reception supplies, programs, etc. Please return the form below with the payment by May 29.
Summer Plans
I will be leaving June 4, and will not be back until July 7. It is important to keep up momentum during this time. Schedule master classes with some of the amazing teachers in Portland (see me for a list of names and numbers), get a group of violin buddies together for a group review party, or set up an incentive system (30 days consecutive practice earns ___”x”___).
For those of you interested in fiddle music, I will be putting together a fiddle and folk tune “practice packet” with sheet music and an instructional CD. There will be prizes for most pieces learned, and a fiddle jam on Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30pm to play all the songs together. If you would like to participate, the practice packets will be $30, and siblings can share (making copies within a family is completely okay). If you are interested, please return the form below with payment by May 22. You will receive your packets at the recital on June 1. If you will not be attending the recital, please make plans to pick up your packet in the next two days, as I will be leaving the 4th.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
