On behalf of MCMC, I am applying for grant to purchase instruments for the string program at MCMC through an organization called, Classics for Kids (http://www.classicsforkids.org/grants.html). The grant will cover half the purchase of instruments which the school can then lend out to students participating in private lessons at MCMC. A quarter size instrument through
Summer group violin class at MCMC is 45 minutes, free and open to all Suzuki violin students. Please mark your calendars and plan to come if you can!: Book 1 to Minuet 1 will be on Tuesdays, June 30th and July 21 at 5:30 Minuet 1 to Book 2 will be on Tuesdays, July 15th
Several students this week have been assigned the Quint exercise 1 for The Well-Formed Left Hand. This exercise is practiced with careful attention to violin posture with minimal repetitions. The student works to execute the exercise with shoulders aligned above hips and hips aligned above feet, the instrument perched on the shoulder with the weight
And at last, here are the answers (in bold). It is a good idea for performers to arrive to the concert 15 minutes before the concert just as the performance is starting just before the performer’s number starts. If a concert attendee has to arrive late, it is best to enter the performance space Whenever
Generally I figure out where to stand in relationship to the piano seconds before I actually perform. I want to be able to see the pianist’s fingers out of the corner of my eye and I want to be sure the pianist can see my scroll and bow so that I can lead entrances.
At group class this Sunday, students will have a chance to rehearse their pieces with piano accompaniment by Sadie Brightman. We will also practice performance etiquette for performers as well as performer-audience members, and share techniques and strategies for making performing fun and stress-free! All students, including those who normally abstain from group are encouraged
Musicians may feel stressed about performing. We get stressed because we are afraid we are not good enough, or that we will mess up and disappoint ourselves or our loved ones and maybe that people will laugh at us. Here are a few tips for musicians and for supporters to alleviate recital stress! Performing for
It is almost time for the end of the year concert! Below is a quiz we’ll use in group class this week to talk a bit about concert etiquette. It is a good idea for performers to arrive to the concert 15 minutes before the concert just as the performance is starting just before the
The original date for our Spring Violin Recital was Sunday, June 14. However, this is the same date as the all-MCMC concert at the Town Hall Theater. So, I am changing the date of our recital. Some students may choose to perform at the Town Hall Theater Venue as well as at our recital.
All violin students are welcome to attend group class. Group class is included in tuition for lessons at Middlebury Community Music Center. Donations are accepted for students studying elsewhere. Tuning Time Balancing on tennis ball name game Song of the Wind 3rd finger hop practice Singing, Sight Reading, and Improv with Boil ’em Cabbage Down.
Emily Sunderman 