Group Violin for Kids (ages 7-12)

Class ID # 225

Weekly group instruction creates an encouraging learning environment for students by providing performance experience and peer interaction. Materials used for children’s classes are Suzuki Violin Books and CDs. Parents are encouraged to observe the classes. Parental participation improves the quality of practice at home and provides support for the child. Students are required to rent or purchase an instrument prior to the first class. Classes are geared towards establishing ensemble as well as solo performing skills. The objective of classes is to promote the student's interest in music and the instrument through interactive and fun approaches as well as through rewarding experiences of achievements.

Violin For Beginners: Level I (7-12 years)
Beginner violin class for older students who have not studied the violin before, duration 45min. Students learn correct posture and basic violin techniques. Instructional materials used include Suzuki Book I. Learning to read music as well as playing by rote are both emphasized.

Violin For Beginners: Level II (7-12 years)
Continuing violin class for older students who have completed Level I (or equivalent), duration 45min. Students learn correct posture and basic violin techniques. Instructional materials used include Suzuki Book I. Learning to read music as well as playing by rote are both emphasized.

2011-12 Semester Dates:

Fall Semester (16 weeks): September 12^th, 2011 – January 21^st, 2012

No Class Thanksgiving week

Winter Break: December 19^th, 2011 – January 1^st, 2012

Spring Semester (16 weeks): February 6^th – June 9^th, 2012

Spring Break: April 2^nd – 15^th, 2012

Summer Session: June 25^th, 2012 – August 18^th, 2012

When:

Level I - Tuesdays 4:00-4:45pm (45 mins)

Level II – Tuesdays 4:50-5:35pm (45 mins)

Level III – see Junior String Ensemble

Number of participants: max. 10 children
Cost: $240 (16 weeks)

Summer Session Cost: $120(8 weeks)

Materials: $15 (Book/CD)
Instructor: Regina Brown


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Instructor: Regina Brown Regina Brown became inspired to play the violin after seeing her local middle school orchestra perform when she was 8. Since starting the following school year, she has been consistently involved in developing her passion and involvement in music. She has been a part of many classical orchestras and small ensembles, performed as both a recording and live string musician in the San Diego rock scene, and interned at local station 91X. She earned a B.A. in Music with a minor in Pre-Therapeutic Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University. She teaches music at a private school in Lemon Grove as well as violin and beginner piano to students in her own private studio. Regina is also a member of the Grossmont Symphony Orchestra, City Ballet Orchestra, the Sensational String Sisters, and the Vivace String Quartet with Villa Musica colleague Caitlin Fahey.