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The CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA


MISSION
  • to bring children together through music education; to foster awareness, teamwork, develop understanding, and emphasize excellence.
  • Provide Opportunity, Unleash Creativity, Enable Possibility, Foster Teamwork, Stimulate Imagination, Develop Critical Thinking, Empower Identity, Learn By Doing, Have Fun!
ELIGIBILITY
  • children in Grades 2-4 from public and private schools interested in learning violin, viola or cello; we serve Park Ridge and the surrounding suburbs, and, of course, the northwest side of Chicago
PERFORMANCES
  • Winter Concert, End-of-Year Concert (late May)
  • Students are encourage to perform solos at Park Ridge Strings recitals, pending approval.
MEMBERSHIP and MATERIALS FEE
  • an annual fee of $45/student/year provides tuition and a music binder with all songs, assignment sheets,  warm-ups, scales, rhythm sheets, practice plan. There is no additional cost involved.
LOCATION
  • Rehearsal location TBA
REHEARSAL TIMES
  • Next Beginning Group starts September 2015; Rehearsals are Saturdays 9:00 - 9:45 am
FALL 2015 REHEARSAL DATES
Sept. ; Oct. ; Nov. ; Dec. 

CURRICULUM (Traditional European Method with Suzuki and other elements)
1. Instrument and bow parts; their basic care and maintenance
2. Correct posture and bow hold; relaxed and efficient use of the body
3. Hand and bow exercises (for control, flexibility and stamina)
4. Rhythmic patterns through games and rhymes
5. Note-reading, musical terms and symbols
6. Routines of ensemble playing and rehearsing
7. Performance etiquette (rest position, bowing)
8. Fun songs to play for or with family and friends!

FAQs
WHAT DO THE STUDENTS LEARN?
  • Self-discipline, self-expression, self-confidence
  • Psycho-physical coordination, interdependence, independence and fine motor control
  • Complex, multi-sensory integration (visual, verbal, aural, tactile)
  • Attention to detail, improved focus
  • Analytical and associative skills
  • Abstract reasoning
  • Forward planning, follow-through and perseverance
  • Physical and aural feedback evaluation
  • Creative solution-finding on the spot
  • Team-work and social skills
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Public performance skills
... all through music-making

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?
  • Complete and submit the registration form below and mail the annual membership and materials fee ($45).
  • An instrument (rental information) and a music stand for home practice are needed. 
  • All sheet music is provided in a binder.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
While we attempt to enhance every student’s life experience through music making, we are not trained, certified or licensed in special education or music therapy, therefore teaching students with special needs (developmental, cognitive, motor, behavioral, or emotional) is outside of the scope of our programs.

QUESTIONS? Please contact

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    CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA
    (Next season starts Fall 2015)

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