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So your Child Wants to Play a String Instrument

So your Child Wants to Play a String Instrument. The adventure begins…. Everything you need to know to get started. Halifax Schools String Program. Consists of 2 classes/week (violin or cello) Grade 3 to 6 at your school Grade 7-9 All City Orchestras + school ensemble+class (3 clases/week)

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So your Child Wants to Play a String Instrument

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  1. So your Child Wants to Play a String Instrument

  2. The adventure begins… Everything you need to know to get started

  3. Halifax Schools String Program • Consists of 2 classes/week (violin or cello) • Grade 3 to 6 at your school • Grade 7-9 All City Orchestras + school ensemble+class (3 clases/week) • (add viola & bass) • Grade 10-12 Orchestra+ class+ theory String students can join All City groups including HSSO, Honour Violin, FiddleFax Choirs and Jazz Groups

  4. Parent/Guardian’s Role • Set a practice schedule, sign reports, • LISTEN to your child • Help with tuning and problem solving • Support child with their Long term commitment to the program • Encourage and praise • Ask questions

  5. Student’s Role • Set a practice schedule, fill in reports, • Attend all lessons • Be prepared • Ask questions • Don’t give up • Have fun!!

  6. Teacher’s Role • Motivate and encourage • Adapt instruction • Develop students skills • Answer any questions • Provide Performance Opportunities

  7. The Dynamic Flow Consistent communication is key!

  8. The Fine Print Where do we begin??

  9. Cost • Parents provide instrument (rental or purchase), method book and incidental expenses. • Incidental expenses include rosin, strings, music stand, tuner, shoulder rest or floor anchor. • Instruction is a benefit of supplemental funding. You have paid already!

  10. Rent Rental office and teacher provide maintenance and support Swap sizes Loaners available Purchase Parent responsible for all maintenance Choice of bow and case Available to others in family Rent or Purchase ???

  11. Buying a string instrument • Please consult string teacher before purchasing an instrument • Correct sizing for your child • High quality instruments are easier to play • Better sounding instruments sustain student interest.

  12. An alternative to purchase • Halifax Music Centre has a large inventory of high quality string instruments in many sizes available for rental at modest cost.

  13. We have all sizes available.

  14. We have all sizes available.

  15. We have all sizes available.

  16. Rental Office • Cost is $120.00 for school year. • Insurance (add a rider to household / tenants’ insurance)

  17. Notes to students • Responsibility, respect, and cooperation • Care and Pride of “ownership” • Your instrument is not a toy. • Read and follow teachers’ special instructions.

  18. Rental Office – 3rd Floor QEC • Hours and location

  19. Your Pick-up Night • Thursday, October 7th anytime between 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm

  20. Class Times: • Grade 3 Violin Thursdays 10:45 – 11:45 am Fridays 11:55 am – 1:05 pm First Class: Thursday, October14th • Grade 4/5 Cello Mondays 1:15 – 2:15 pm Tuesdays 11:55 am – 1:05 pm First Class: Tuesday, October 12th

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