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Spring 2014 Archives
Group Classes 2013/14
Visiting Instructor Kathleen Spring - January 17-19, 2014
For more information about the visiting instructor CLICK HERE.
For Vivaldi Ensemble information, CLICK HERE.
For Vivaldi Ensemble information, CLICK HERE.
Visiting Instructor Rob Richardson December 9-22, 2013
Follow the link to see Rob's schedule while he is in Whitehorse:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgmKANxP1hZ9dEZlNTZqTFg4MHR6SkllY2xaQnVuaWc&usp=sharing
Nov 21 Update:
Group / technique / ensemble classes:
1) we are really happy to let you know that there will be no cost for these classes.
2) for kids in the Allegretto group, would you be able to come on Tuesday Dec. 17 at 6:15 or 6:30 instead of the Monday evening that week? (this is to try to accommodate a class for Danette's guitar ensemble on Monday Dec. 16). The first Monday is fine the way it is.
3) I am going to put in two extra group classes where there is room in Rob's schedule: one focusing on technique for students in mid-Book 1 - 3 (Minuet 1+) AND one focusing on technique and practice for students in Book 4+. I will ask for confirmation of participation. We may have to ask for $5 or so for each participant in these classes, depending on how things unfold...
Costs:
Location:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgmKANxP1hZ9dEZlNTZqTFg4MHR6SkllY2xaQnVuaWc&usp=sharing
Nov 21 Update:
Group / technique / ensemble classes:
1) we are really happy to let you know that there will be no cost for these classes.
2) for kids in the Allegretto group, would you be able to come on Tuesday Dec. 17 at 6:15 or 6:30 instead of the Monday evening that week? (this is to try to accommodate a class for Danette's guitar ensemble on Monday Dec. 16). The first Monday is fine the way it is.
3) I am going to put in two extra group classes where there is room in Rob's schedule: one focusing on technique for students in mid-Book 1 - 3 (Minuet 1+) AND one focusing on technique and practice for students in Book 4+. I will ask for confirmation of participation. We may have to ask for $5 or so for each participant in these classes, depending on how things unfold...
Costs:
- All SSAY members will be paying $60 per hour of private lesson ($30 per half hour, $45 per 45 min.). SSAY group and ensemble lessons will be no cost. Please confirm you will be participating in these classes.
Location:
- all lessons on the Mondays will be at Riverdale Baptist Church.
- all lessons on Tuesday December 17 will be at Riverdale Baptist Church
- all other lessons will be at Trinity Lutheran Church (entrance is opposite the Chocolate Claim on Strickland).
- Please note that students are invited to play at Macaulay Lodge on Friday Dec. 20 at 11 am (arrive a bit early to set up). Rides can be arranged so please ask if one is needed. Everyone is asked to come - the residents love it so much and it is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community. Music played will include Suzuki pieces, Christmas tunes, ensemble pieces - all players are welcome but please confirm participation. If Friday is a bad day butThursday is possible, please let me know - both days are available at the lodge, so we will go with the best for all.
- Technique & Ensemble: I have scheduled all group/ensemble (except for the Allegro ensemble - Solstice, Natalie, Micah and Clara) on the Mondays during the regular group time. If you would like to have more technique / ensemble time, let me know what times would work and I will try to make that happen.
- Parents: Rob would love to spend a couple of hours with parents-only. He is offering these workshops at no cost. I've scheduled time on the secondSaturday (or, if you are interested, please let me know when would work) and will put in more time if there is interest from the following groups of parents:
- Pre-Twinkler parents: how and why we do what we do.
- Book 1-3 parents: how and what to do to make the next stage work.
- Book 4 and up: what you need to know to help your child /teen and options that may help build ownership of the music
- Any questions or comments about the schedule can be sent to Jody: [email protected]
Christmas concert will be held on December 8th at 3:00pm
Our Suzuki Strings Christmas concert will be held on December 8th from 3-4 pm at Riverdale Baptist church. Please arrive at 2:30 for tuning.
Please bring finger food to share for after the concert!
Repertoire list:
Violins
Carnival in Rio
Twinkle Variation D
Twinkle Theme in D major
Lightly Row
O Come Little Children
Minuet 1
Mussette
Hunter's Chorus
2 Grenadiers
Becker Gavotte
Minuet 3 (book 3 version, includes book 1 version)
Seitz No. 5 1st mvt. (second one in book 4)
Bach Gavotte in Book 5
Cellos (from Katie's studio)
French Folk Song
Rigadoon
May Song
Hunter's Chorus
Twinkle Theme
Andante Ensemble
Dona Nobis Pacem
Good King Wenceslas
Allegretto Ensemble
Angels we have heard on High
Allegro Ensemble
Mazas Duet, 1st mvt. only
Please bring finger food to share for after the concert!
Repertoire list:
Violins
Carnival in Rio
Twinkle Variation D
Twinkle Theme in D major
Lightly Row
O Come Little Children
Minuet 1
Mussette
Hunter's Chorus
2 Grenadiers
Becker Gavotte
Minuet 3 (book 3 version, includes book 1 version)
Seitz No. 5 1st mvt. (second one in book 4)
Bach Gavotte in Book 5
Cellos (from Katie's studio)
French Folk Song
Rigadoon
May Song
Hunter's Chorus
Twinkle Theme
Andante Ensemble
Dona Nobis Pacem
Good King Wenceslas
Allegretto Ensemble
Angels we have heard on High
Allegro Ensemble
Mazas Duet, 1st mvt. only
December 3, 2013 Performance
We are confirmed to perform between 12:15 and 1:00 on December 3rd in the main YTG government building. Call time is 11:45 for tuning.
We will play selections from the Magic Carpet, Suzuki books, fiddle tunes and numbers from the Fiddle History of Canada.
We will play selections from the Magic Carpet, Suzuki books, fiddle tunes and numbers from the Fiddle History of Canada.
Visiting Instructor: Alex Eddington
In March 2014, Alex Eddington will work with students on the piece "Watershed". You can listen below:
SSAY AGM
This is a notice that the SSAY AGM will be held at the Riverdale Baptist Church during group class on Monday, November 18th at 4:30 - Everyone Invited!
Whitehorse String Ensemble presents Music on a Sunday Afternoon
December 1st at 2:00pm
Whitehorse String Ensemble presents Music on a Sunday Afternoon
December 1st at 2:00pm
Corelli's Christmas Concerto, and others
Special appearance: String Quartet -- Katie, Charles, Rachel and Pam
playing movements from Dvorak's "American"
Christ Church Cathedral on 4th Ave at Elliott
(opposite RCMP)
Refreshments after the concert
Admission: Adults $10, Children $5 for information: Fumi 393-2588 or [email protected]
December 1st at 2:00pm
Corelli's Christmas Concerto, and others
Special appearance: String Quartet -- Katie, Charles, Rachel and Pam
playing movements from Dvorak's "American"
Christ Church Cathedral on 4th Ave at Elliott
(opposite RCMP)
Refreshments after the concert
Admission: Adults $10, Children $5 for information: Fumi 393-2588 or [email protected]