Course Description
The Bushy Park Elementary School and Clarksville Elementary School Strings Programs provide a performance-based curriculum for advanced level learners, focusing on the development of expressive and artistic musical experiences through student driven work. It is important to note that we will not merely be playing instruments in this course, but rather learning the language of music through performance. As such, a significant portion of your work in this course will be devoted to refining your performance skills, increasing your ability to read new music at sight, and exploring what it means to be an all-encompassing musician.
Now is a great time to participate in performing arts! Here is why!
How it works:
Strings is an opportunity for students to learn to play a musical instrument in a social and collaborative way. The success of an ensemble is completely dependent upon the consistent participation and active engagement of each person. For that reason, students are expected to attend each class, put their best effort toward each rehearsal, and practice daily.
What Will We Do In Strings Class?
What Will I Learn in Music Lessons?
The Bushy Park Elementary School and Clarksville Elementary School Strings Programs provide a performance-based curriculum for advanced level learners, focusing on the development of expressive and artistic musical experiences through student driven work. It is important to note that we will not merely be playing instruments in this course, but rather learning the language of music through performance. As such, a significant portion of your work in this course will be devoted to refining your performance skills, increasing your ability to read new music at sight, and exploring what it means to be an all-encompassing musician.
Now is a great time to participate in performing arts! Here is why!
- You will learn to play an instrument!
- You will engage live and build community and relationships with peers and teachers.
- You will build a healthy, productive, and fun routine.
- You will develop and nurture a passion for music.
- You will gain the emotional, social, and kinesthetic benefits from creating away from the keyboard
How it works:
- Strings is a related arts class offered to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Students will have one or two sectionals each week where they meet with only students who play the same instrument. During certain weeks, students will also have a full ensemble rehearsal.
- Students have the choice to study either the violin, viola, cello, or bass.
- When filling out the sign up form, be sure to indicate any prior experience. As the schedule allows, attempts will be made to schedule students based experience level.
- Beginning students will be accepted at every grade level.
- Each strings student will have two 30-minute classes per week
- In addition to work and assignments during class time, there will be assignments on Canvas given periodically throughout the year.
Strings is an opportunity for students to learn to play a musical instrument in a social and collaborative way. The success of an ensemble is completely dependent upon the consistent participation and active engagement of each person. For that reason, students are expected to attend each class, put their best effort toward each rehearsal, and practice daily.
What Will We Do In Strings Class?
- Get set up for success! - You will start by learning proper set up and technique for your string instrument. A strong foundation will allow you to achieve all of your musical goals!
- Become a well rounded musician! - Build musicianship skills such as note reading, rhythm reading, critical listening, expression, and music history and appreciation
- Make music! - There are many amazing tools available to us that will allow us to learn to perform and make music together in any environment!
- Have fun! - Playing an instrument is a blast! String instruments can play all kinds of music, both alone and with friends.
- Be creative! - Whether we are online or in person, orchestra is a chance to try new things, push the boundaries, and express ourselves in new ways!
What Will I Learn in Music Lessons?
- Creativity
- Many Styles of Music
- Fine Motor Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Intrinsic Motivation
- Confidence
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Expression
- Performance
- Cultural Awareness
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- SO MUCH MORE!