Grades 4-6
Grades 4-6
Latest Homework
26 February 2016
Cornerstone week Feb 22-27
Grades 4-6
What we did this week:
We ran through Long Long Ago Theme and Variation as an ensemble. We focus on how we present our pieces performance style. We were a little delayed due to lack of books in the class.
What did we listen to or watch, that you can watch at home?
We watched a performance of Long Long Ago to have an idea of how to perform and present our piece.
What work is to be done this weekend:
Please practice through Theme and Variation from Long Long Ago. Please perfect your bowing markings.
What are we doing next week?
Next week we will be introducing a new piece the Gavotte by Jean Baptist Lully. Be sure to watch the video on the website. This is quite a long piece so much of our time will be devoted to learning that piece. Please be sure your child has a book.
How much time should your student be practicing each day?
Please keep practicing a 30 minute interval over the weekend.
How can you help your child?
You and your child can hold a living room concert presentation for their Long Long Ago Theme and Variation. Family participation to encourage your child will make a very positive impact on their violin learning experience. Please ensure your child has a Suzuki Book Volume 2.
Please print off the Homework Helper from the ABC website. Homework helpers are due each Tuesday.
Cornerstone Homework Post Grades 4-6 February 14th-20th
Grades 4-6
If you have or want to participate in the talent show please sign up and come present your solo piece to me as soon as possible.
What we did this week:
We learned the B major arpeggio in triplets and with slurs. We also learned the Variation #1 from Long Long Ago.
What did we listen to or watch, that you can watch at home?
We listened to a live performance of Variation #1 and a demonstration of the bowing patterns. We also listened to live examples of B major scale.
What work is to be done this weekend:
Please work on the bowing slurred and staccato patterns for Variation #1 and work on your intonation for the B major scale. Please if you do not have Suzuki Book Volume Two you must purchase it by this weekend.
What are we doing next week?
Next week we will be running through the Theme and Variation #1. We will introduce the two octave B minor melodic scale. It is imperative at that point to be playing from the Suzuki Book.
How much time should your student be practicing each day?
Let’s keep aiming for 30 minutes of concentrated practice time! Please keep paying attention to posture and bow grip while performing difficult pieces of music.
How can you help your child?
Please try to practice with your child. Please let them make their mistakes and let them run through pieces. Please ensure your child have all the necessary equipment to maximize their experience in class especially the Suzuki Book Volume Two.
Annual Requirements
TEST: Autumn – Past