Dates to Remember Fall 2014

Suzuki Violin Dates to Remember
September – December 2014

September  2^nd – 5^th Private Violin Lessons  Begin

(Tuesday – Friday)

Septenber  13^th   Violin Group Lessons 
First United Methodist Church Choir Room 

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  -Fiddlers

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  -Twinklers I and II

11:00 – 12:00 Noon  -Sparklers

 October 11^th    Violin Group Lesson

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.    Fiddlers
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Twinklers I and II
11:00 – 12:00 Noon  Sparklers

November 8^th        Violin Group Lessons

            9:00 – 10:00 a.m.    Fiddlers

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Twinklers I and II

11:00 – 12:00 Noon  Sparklers

November 22^nd   Hymns of Praise Thanksgiving Program

First United Methodist Church Sanctuary

             7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

December 13th                  Violin Group Lessons
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.    Fiddlers
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Twinklers I and II
11:00 – 12:00 Noon  Sparklers

Friday, December 19^th  The Christmas Story in Scripture and Song

            First United Methodist Church Sanctuary

            7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.              

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Save These Dates  for the

 “Strings of Praise” Group Lessons

& “Fiddle Fest” Performances

Saturday, February  8^th – Suzuki Group Lessons

First United Methodist Church

315 West Larkin Street

Fiddlers      I & II             9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Twinklers  I & II          10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Sparklers   I & II          11:00 – 12:00 Noon

Saturday, March 8^th  -  Suzuki Group Lessons

Combined Fiddlers I & II

& Twinklers I & II

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Sparklers I &II      11:00 – 12:00 Noon

Monday, March 17^th

     Fiddle Fest Performance for Midland Kiwanis Club

Twinklers & Fiddlers Great Hall at Valley Plaza

7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 21^st   

    Fiddle Fest Performance for Midland Riverside Place

Sparklers  -  400 E. Main Street   7:00 – 7:30 p.m.

The Gift of Music

  Dear Parents,

          It has been proven that music education is imperative to the well-rounded growth and maturity of children of all ages. Childhood music lessons actually enlarge portions of the brain. Research indicates that music contributes to the learning process by developing both the right and left side of the brain simultaneously.  The results are that the brain becomes more effective in helping a student to become a better thinker.

     In addition to making the brain grow, music lessons also help children do better in life as they develop successful lifetime skills, habits, and positive attitudes that are important in the workplace. The playing of a stringed instrument enhances the character development of children as they learn self-discipline, attentiveness, obedience, respect, diligence, perseverance, faithfulness, self-control, self-esteem, confidence, and poise by practicing and performing their music at a weekly private lesson, and a monthly group lesson.
 
     Without question, the children who    study music are “blessed to be a blessing!” With their musical instrument, they are able to minister God’s love to other people of all ages. No doubt, they will experience a lifetime of pleasure, satisfaction, joy and blessing as they make music for the honor and glory of God. For “after the toys of childhood are gone, the gift of music remains.”

                         Musically yours,
                         Violin Teacher: Mrs. Janet Kroon

2013 / 2014 Group Lessons, Recitals and Special Programs

Group Lessons
Please reserve these dates for your child to be able to participate in the monthly Suzuki Violin Group Lessons:

     Saturday, September 14th, 2013

     Saturday, October 12th, 2013

     Saturday, November 9th, 2013
           Please note, November 9th has a different schedule: 
                 Fiddlers: 1:00 - 2:00
                 Twinklers: 2:00 - 3:00
                 Sparklers: 3:00 - 4:00

     Saturday, December 14th, 2013

     Saturday, January 11th, 2014

     Saturday, February 8th, 2014

     Saturday, March 8th, 2014

     Saturday, April 12th, 2014

     Saturday, May 17th, 2014

Group times are: 

     Fiddlers I and II     9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

     Twinklers I and II     10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

     Sparklers I     11:00 - 12:00 Noon

Lessons are held at:

     First United Methodist Church 

      Choir Room

      315 West Larkin Street in Midland 

Group lessons are an integral part of the Suzuki approach to learning to play the violin.  These group lessons can contribute greatly to the motivation of the music students.  They are designed to be instructing and entertaining at the same time.  During the group lessons, the students perform together the Suzuki pieces that they have memorized as well as the pieces that they are currently practicing.  Other benefits of the group lessons include the teaching of basic music theory and notation; sight-reading; preparing for recitals and concerts; and playing musical games to entertain the students while developing their skills.

 

This year the Suzuki Group Lessons will be held in the choir room at the First United Methodist Church at 315 West Larkin Street in Midland.  As parents, you are welcome to observe the group lessons.  Please enter the building using the 315 West Larkin Street Entrance.  There is parking across the street from the church.  As you enter the building, follow the sign, "Fresh Aire Counseling" and go upstairs to the choir room on the left. 

I am looking forward to working with you this year to make your child's music education positive and successful. 

In His Service,

Mrs. Janet Kroon


Recitals and Special Programs
Please mark these dates on your calendar to ensure your child's participation in these special events:
     (Please note the date changes in red.)

     Thanksgiving Hymns of Praise - Friday, November 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
     Sing and Play a Song of Christmas - Tuesday, December 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
     March Fiddle Fest - (time and place to be announced)
     Strings of Praise Students Recital - Friday, May 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

     These events will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Midland.

Learning to Read Music

Here is a link to a great little game to help with your note reading practice.  Enjoy!
http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/note_naming/flash_card/note_flashcard.html