STRONGSVILLE ELEMENTARY ORCHESTRA BEGINNING STRINGS

Information and Schedule of First Lessons

Rachel Gamin, Instructor

 

What follows is a list of times for the very first meeting of beginning strings class for each school.  We will be learning and playing from the very first class! 

 

At this meeting, students will receive a complete lesson schedule, get their instruments set up, learn about instrument care, and begin learning position, grip, and their first notes!

 

  • Students should attend the first lesson if at all possible – even if they do not yet have an instrument. 
  • In case of absence on the first lesson day or time, don’t panic – just find Mrs. Gamin, or a friend, get a schedule, and come to the next possible lesson. 
  • All students must have an instrument and book no later than the week of September 29 unless there are special circumstances, such as awaiting an order from the music store.

 

Supplies list:

-       Instrument “outfit” (should include instrument, bow, case, rosin, and cleaning cloth)

-       Violins and Violas – shoulder pad

-          Cellos and basses – endpin stop (the “belt” style that hooks to a chair is best)

-          Music stand for home practice and All-City Orchestra rehearsals (starting in November)

-          Lesson Book – Essential Elements 2000 for Strings, Book One

 

Initial String Lessons by School

(Complete lesson schedules will be distributed at this lesson)

 

Allen -            WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17  in the trailer

Violins 9:15               Violas 9:45                Cellos and Basses 10:15

 

 

Chapman -    MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 on the Stage

                        Violins and Violas 2:00                               Cellos and Basses 2:30

 

 

Kinsner-         TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 in the Instrumental Music Room

                        Violins 12:00             Violas 1:35                Cello/Bass 2:05

 

 

Muraski-         TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 in Room 136

                        Violins 10:00             Violas 10:30              Cellos and Basses 11:00

 

 

Surrarrer -      THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 in Room 11

                        Violins 2:00               Viola/Cello/Bass 2:30

 

 

Whitney -       WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 in the Instrumental Music Room

                        Violins 12:15             Violas 2:00                Cellos and Basses 2:30