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Strings of Praise Studio is operated by Mrs. Janet Kroon. We welcome new students and previous students to visit our website as well as the studio to learn more about music instruction.



Tuesday, September 24, 2013

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:
      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.