What?!? That time already?!! Yep, it sure is! I've already started planning and scheduling, purchasing new music, new prizes, and new posters for the studio. It's so exciting!
Here's What's New This Year:
South Hill Chamber Orchestra
Our studio youth orchestra is returning for what is sure to be a fabulous year! As always, we start out the year with learning some fun holiday tunes, so be sure to jump in on all the fun! We'll be starting September 1st, and rehearse every Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm, right here in the studio. I can't wait to see everyone at rehearsal!
South Hill Fiddlers
This is our new fiddle group. Not only will we be able to learn some fun and exciting fiddle tunes, but we'll also learn a lot of new skills. After learning the melody, some of us will be able to improvise counter-melodies or harmonies, and someone will improvise a bass line. Improvisation is a fundamental skill that is missing from many classical curricula, so this is your chance to get your fill. I'm looking forward to taking this group up to Seattle to perform on street corners! We start September 1st, rehearsing every Thursday from 6:45-7:15.
Adults-Only Chamber Group
We had our trial run during the summer, and overall it was a success! This is your stress-free chance to play music with other adults, no matter your level. This is the perfect opportunity for those musicians that aren't yet ready for an ordinary community orchestra, but want to play with others. We start September 1st, rehearsing every Thursday from 7:30-8:15.
Early Childhood Music Class:
This fun class is returning for another great year. Not sure if your young student is ready for private lessons? This is the class for you! We listen to music, color, sing, dance, play little pianos and drums, and have an overall great time with music. This is also great for younger siblings of current students. Geared towards students ages 3-6. While we usually meet the second Saturday of the month, our next class is Saturday, September 17th, from 10:30-11am.
Group Classes:
This year, we're dividing up into 2 groups. The younger students, ages 7-11, will be from 11am-noon, and the older students, ages 12 and up, will be from noon-1pm. What we do depends largely on who shows up, but we often play games, work on some different techniques, theory, and instrument care. Our next class is Saturday, September 17th.
Music Achievement Program:
This is a great way for students to take advantage of as many opportunities as they can. Students get credit for every extra activity they participate in, such as group classes, group playing opportunities, recitals, concerts (to watch), and many more. Students that complete the program will be recognized at our studio recital at the end of the year.
Holiday Performances:
Yep, I'm already starting to think about these! So far, we have 2 scheduled (Dec 3rd and 10th), but we should be adding one more. To prepare for these performances, students will begin learning music from "Christmas Kaleidoscope". We always have a lot of fun performing as a group at retirement homes, and it's community service, too!
This is just a bit of what we have coming up this year; to find out more, log in to the website, check us out on Facebook, or even just send me a message!
Happy Playing!
