Transcript So your Child Wants to Play a Stringed Instrument - Halifax All

So your Child Wants to Play a
String Instrument…
I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive
expression of humanity. It's something we are all
touched by. No matter what culture we're from,
everyone loves music- Billy Joel
The adventure begins…
Everything you need to know to
get started
Halifax All-City String Program
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Consists of 2 classes/week (violin or cello)
Grade 4 to 6 at your school
Grade 7-9 school ensemble+class (2 classes/week)
String students can audition for All City groups
including orchestras, Honour Violin, FiddleFax,
Choirs and Jazz Groups
Grade 10-12
• Is taught outside the regular school program
but:
• Can still count as your fine arts credit, required
for High School Graduation in Nova Scotia
Partners in Music Making:
A Parent/Guardian’s Role
• Set a practice schedule
• Support your child’s music education through:
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Help with problem solving
Listening to them practice
Attending concerts
Encouraging and praising
Communicating with staff
• Encouraging a long term commitment to the
program
Partners in Music Making:
Student’s Role
• Set and follow a practice schedule in an
appropriate space in your house
• Attend all lessons
• Be prepared
• Ask questions
• Have fun!!
Partners In Music Making
A Teacher’s Role
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Motivate, listen and encourage
Help student develop their skills
Provide performance opportunities
Provide a safe and encouraging learning
environment
The Dynamic Flow
Teacher
Home
Learner
Where Do We Begin?
Cost
• Parents provide instrument (rental or purchase)
and method book.
• Classes are free
• Incidental expenses include rosin, strings, music
stand, tuner, shoulder rest or floor anchor
• Financial assistance is available on a case by case
basis should you need. Please contact the
teacher.
Rent or Purchase
Rent
• Rental office via
teacher provide
maintenance and
support
• Appropriate
instrument size as
your child grows
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Purchase
Parent responsible for
all maintenance
Choice of bow and
case
Available to others in
family
Cheaper is definitely
not better
Buying a string instrument
• Please consult string teacher before purchasing
an instrument.
• Correct sizing for your child is essential.
• Quality instruments are easier to play, and are a
better investment.
• Better sounding instruments sustain student
interest.
An alternative to purchase
• Halifax Music Centre has good quality string
instruments in many sizes available for rental at
modest cost. However, we do not have enough to
accommodate all students.
Rental Office
• Cost is $120.00 for school year.
• Insurance (add a rider to household / tenants’
insurance)
Notes to students
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Responsibility, respect, and cooperation
Care and Pride of “ownership”
Your instrument is not a toy.
Do not open case until your first lesson.
Read and follow teachers’ special instructions.