orchestras

Park Ridge CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA

TUITION IS FREE / ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED / SIGN UP NOW!

ELIGIBILITY

children in Grades 1-4 from public and private schools interested in learning violin, viola or cello; we serve Park Ridge and the surrounding suburbs, and, of course, NW Chicago

PERFORMANCES

Winter Concert, End-of-Year Concert (late May)

MATERIALS FEE

an annual fee of $25/student/year provide a music binder with assignment sheets, hand and bow warm-ups, all songs, scales, rhythm sheets, practice plan, and case stickers. There is no additional cost involved.

LOCATION

“Mary, Seat of Wisdom School” (Door #20), 1335 S. Clifton, Park Ridge, IL 60068
One block west of Cumberland, 2 blocks south of Devon, in Park Ridge Directions

REHEARSAL TIMES:

Beginning Group: Saturdays 9:00 - 9:45 am (started September 10, 2011)
Next Beginning Group: Saturdays 8:00 - 8:45 am (starting January 7, 2012)

FALL REHEARSAL DATES:

Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10

WINTER/SPRING REHEARSAL DATES:

Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; Apr. 8, 15, 22; May 6, 13, 20, 27

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 and mail the annual materials fee ($25).
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

SIGN UP HERE
for our
3rd season!

Next session starts January 2012!