MOBILE SYMPHONY SUMMER STRINGS

Description

The Mobile Symphony Suzuki Institute is based on the teaching philosophy of Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki. Dr. Suzuki based his approach on the belief that “Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed.” He began to apply the basic principles of language acquisition to the learning of music, and called his method the mother-tongue approach. As when a child learns to talk, parents are involved in the musical learning of their child. Listening to music every day is important, and constant repetition is essential in learning to play an instrument. Children ages 4-7 are accepted for violin, viola or cello. Music Theory is Fun! Learning is fun, learning music theory is the best! The Mobile Symphony presents the theory of music in a step-by-step, straightforward way for anyone who wants to have fun learning the music fundamentals. This class covers treble clef notation, time values, time signatures, sharps, flats, naturals, note spelling and much more. Learning the basics of theory will prove useful for life and for multiple instruments. Some students pick up music by ear. Great! They can sit down and start to play what they want just by listening to the melody of their favorite song. For the rest of us, however, having a basic knowledge of the notes on the staff, the location of those notes on our instrument, is the foundation we use to read and build music. LEVEL I Grades 4-6: Note reading fundamentals, basic musical symbols and concepts, melodic and rhythmic ear training. LEVEL II Grades 7-12: More advanced musical concepts and ear training. Circle of fifths, intervals, key and time signatures, etc. Materials will be provided BEGINNING STRINGS: Learn how to play a string instrument during summer and develop new skills under the expert guidance of a professional string teacher artist. Make new friends, discover the secrets of your instrument, learn new music, and just have fun playing in an orchestra! For elementary or middle school students wanting to learn how to play the violin, viola, cello or string bass . No experience necessary. SUMMER STRINGS - Keep playing your instrument during summer and learn new skills under the expert guidance of a professional string teacher artist. Make new friends, discover the secrets of your instrument, learn new music, and just have fun playing in an orchestra! CHAMBER ENSEMBLES - Grades 6-12, violin, viola, cello, bass. 4+ years experience. Instrument not included. Music will be provided. In Fairhope, we are collaborating with the Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival. For intermediate and advanced string players. Keep playing your instrument during summer, polish your skills and learn new ones under the expert guidance of a professional string teacher artist. Make new friends, discover the secrets of playing chamber music, learn original repertoire, and just have fun playing in a smaller string ensemble! Trios, quartets, quintets, etc. / Music will be provided in advance For more information and to register, please contact Daniela Pardo at 251-432-2010 or daniela@mobilesymphony.org