Studio News Term 2 updated 28th May

Concert rehearsal information

IMPORTANT Please be on time, otherwise the rehearsal cannot run smoothly

Here are the times to arrive for the pre-concert rehearsal.
1.30 pm Kitty and Paddy
1.45 pm All players in violin group except Abigail
2.30 pm Pianists Perryn and Noora

The Studio concert date is Saturday 31st May
The performance will be from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, with a rehearsal beforehand from 1.30 pm.
It’s at the Anglican Church (Christchurch), cnr Kennedy and Forest Sts, Castlemaine.
Everyone can play two solos, and there will be group items.

Group lessons will be Tuesdays 20th May and 17th June, 4.30 to 5.30 pm, Buda Garden Room

Violin group pieces for concert:
Book 1: Twinkles, Lightly Row, Song of the Wind, O Come Little Children, Perp.Motion, Allegretto, Minuet 2, Happy Farmer
Book 2: Brahms Waltz, Witches’ Dance
Book 3: Gavotte in G minor
Book 4: 1st movt from Vivaldi Concerto in A minor
John Ryan’s Polka

Suzuki Music Festival in April

The Suzuki Music Festival in Melbourne was excellent, we all learnt a lot, listened to many awesome players, and had heaps of fun. The guest violin tutor Naoki Sando from Japan gave us many tips to improve our tone. There were parent sessions too, including one about the ideas from Ed Sprunger’s book ‘Helping Parents Practice – Ideas for making it easier’.

Back row: Kim, Gaetano, Zoha, Sedigh, Gigi, Frances
Front row: Ada, Alex, Noora, Kitty

Lesson schedule
Mondays
1.00 pm Zoha (60 mins)
4.00 pm Gwen
4.30 pm Vivien
5.30 pm Abigail
6.00 pm Paddy

Tuesdays
2.30 pm Erynn (adult, fortnightly, 60 mins)
3.45 pm Ada
4.15 pm Isabelle (45 mins)
5.00 pm Jaantje

Wednesdays
11.00 am Vivienne (adult, 60 mins)
1.30 pm Kitty
4.00 pm Alex (45 mins)
4.45 pm Elsie (45 mins)
5.30 pm Perryn
6.30 pm Cal (60 mins)

Group Lessons in 2025 – Term 2, dates to be advised
Group lessons are
– for violin students in Books 1-3, (and Bk 4 if your child is primary school age)
– two Tuesday afternoons a term, 4.30 to 5.30 pm
– at Buda Garden Room, 42 Hunter St

How to purchase recordings
Audio recordings of Suzuki repertoire can be purchased in many different formats from Alfred Publishing

https://www.alfred.com/suzuki-method/suzuki-audio-downloads/

The best recordings for Suzuki method are by Dr Suzuki himself, and these are available for Books 1, 2 and 3 for violin.
Otherwise please purchase the ISA (International Suzuki Association) recommended recordings, they are the most up-to-date, but any recording listed here is good, they were all authorised by ISA previously. It helps to tell me which recording you’re listening to. Though I don’t recommend David Nadien for Book 4 violin (too fast!).

How to listen to recordings
Please start listening to an authorised version of the next book when your child is halfway through the previous book. Please don’t leave this too late, remember listening is the key to success. And it will be a nice change from the current book, you could alternate books each day.
Active listening and passive listening are both valuable so mix it up!
Active listening – moderate volume, listening for style, maybe following the score. This is recommended too when you have access to different performances.
Passive listening – low volume, you can carry on a conversation easily, it’s in the background. Choose a good recording and listen to the same recording.

Zoom lessons
In-person lessons should be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom. Please update Zoom and use an external microphone for proper immersive online lessons. Audio settings must be musicians’ settings (otherwise I can’t hear your music!).

Term 2 ends on Friday 4 July
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Studio News Term 1, updated 17th March

Dates this term
Tues 1 April – Violin group lesson
There is only one group lesson this term, so your payment for the 2nd group will be held over till Term 2.
My trip has been postponed to April, so lessons are on as usual on 24th, 25th, 26th March.
Term 1 ends Friday 4 April

Suzuki Music Festival in 2025 will be on 6 – 8 April, at MLC, Kew, Melbourne
Guest tutors
Violin: Naoki Sando (violin) and Haruo Goto (NSW)
Piano: Kasia Borowiak (UK)
Autumn Festival is a 3 day workshop for Suzuki students. It is always inspiring and a joy to share your music with others.
https://suzukimusic.org.au/autumn-festival-2025/
Closing date is 2 March

Accomodation suggestions
– Hawthorn Gardens Serviced Apartments Burwood Hwy near Tooronga Rd
– Camberwell Serviced Apartment Hotel, Camberwell Rd, nr Burwood Rd
– Corporate Living Accommodation, Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, near Glenferrie/Burwood Rd intersection
– Glenferrie Hotel, Burwood Rd, nr Glenferrie Rd intersection
– Pathfinder Motel, Cotham Rd, Kew, 9816 1600

How to purchase recordings
Audio recordings of Suzuki repertoire can be purchased in many different formats from Alfred Publishing

https://www.alfred.com/suzuki-method/suzuki-audio-downloads/

The best recordings for Suzuki method are by Dr Suzuki himself, and these are available for Books 1, 2 and 3 for violin.
Otherwise please purchase the ISA (International Suzuki Association) recommended recordings, they are the most up-to-date, but any recording listed here is good, they were all authorised by ISA previously. It helps to tell me which recording you’re listening to. Though I don’t recommend David Nadien for Book 4 violin (too fast!).

How to listen to recordings
Please start listening to an authorised version of the next book when your child is halfway through the previous book. Please don’t leave this too late, remember listening is the key to success. And it will be a nice change from the current book, you could alternate books each day.
Active listening and passive listening are both valuable so mix it up!
Active listening – moderate volume, listening for style, maybe following the score. This is recommended too when you have access to different performances.
Passive listening – low volume, you can carry on a conversation easily, it’s in the background. Choose a good recording and listen to the same recording.

Lesson schedule
Mondays
1.00 pm Zoha (60 mins)
4.00 pm Gwen
6.00 pm Paddy
Plenty of after-school times available on Mondays

Tuesdays
2.30 pm Erynn (adult, fortnightly, 60 mins)
3.45 pm Ada
4.15 pm Isabelle (45 mins)
5.00 pm Jaantje
No more after-school times available on Tuesdays

Wednesdays
11.00 am Vivienne (adult, 60 mins)
1.30 pm Kitty
4.00 pm Alex (45 mins)
4.45 pm Elsie (45 mins)
5.30 pm Perryn
6.30 pm Cal (45 mins)
No more after-school times available on Wednesdays

Group Lessons in 2025 – Term 1, Tuesday 1 April
Group lessons are
– for violin students in Books 1-3, (and Bk 4 if your child is primary school age)
– two Tuesday afternoons a term, 4.30 to 5.30 pm
Only one group in Term 1, 2025, so your payment will be held over to Term 2 on this occasion
– at Buda Garden Room, 42 Hunter St

Zoom lessons
In-person lessons should be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom. Please update Zoom and use an external microphone for proper immersive online lessons. Audio settings must be musicians’ settings (otherwise I can’t hear your music!).

Term 1 ends on Friday 4 April
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Studio News Term 3 updated 2 Sept

Dates in Term 3 & 4, 2024

Term 3 ends 15th Sept, Term 4 starts 7th Oct

Group Lessons in Term 4 – Tuesdays 15th and 22nd October

Duets for 26th Oct Studio Concert
1. Isabelle and Elsie (Elsie also with Perryn)
2. Paddy and Kyle
3. Ada and Gwen
4. Elena and Kitty
5. Jaantje and Alex / Zoha and Alex
6. Perryn and Elsie (Elsie also with Isabelle)

Suzuki Music Grand Concert
Sunday 8th Sept 2pm, Methodist Ladies College, Melbourne
Students play in their instrument group, you need to be a member of Suzuki Music Association and attend a morning rehearsal on the day.
Not ready to play or join the association just yet? Join in the excitement by being in the audience, tickets on sale now.
suzukimusic.org.au

Bendigo Symphony Orchestra, Sunday 8 September, 2.30 pm
Bravo Bendigo
Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto and Saint-Saens Organ Symphony
Book early, the last concert sold out!
https://www.bendigosymphonyorchestra.org.au/performancesandevents
You can get free student tickets when accompanied by an adult.
Use the code STUDENTTIX

Term 4 Studio Concert – Saturday 26th October
Anglican Church, Castlemaine. 1.30pm rehearsal, 3.00pm concert

Fiddle tunes for Studio Concert on 26th Oct
Fiery Clockface, Jolie Blonde, Tweet Tweet, Davy’s Brae
Music and recordings available now – https://francesgall.com/music-performances-scores/

Facebook: Our studio Facebook page is up and running, please contribute

Lesson schedule
Mondays
2.15 pm Zoha (45 mins)
3.00 pm Gabrielle (60-90 mins)
4.30 pm Gwen
5.15 pm Isabelle (45 mins)
6.00 pm Paddy
6.30 pm Kyle

Tuesdays (not group lesson weeks, 1 lesson on a Thursday instead, or by arrangement)
3.45 pm Ada

Wednesdays
12.30 pm Elena
1.00 pm Emily (fortnightly)
1.30 pm Kitty
3.45 pm Jaantje
4.15 pm Alex
4.45 pm Elsie (45 mins)
5.30 pm Perryn

Group Lessons – Tuesdays 6th and 20th August
Group lessons are
– for violin/viola students in Books 1-3
– two Tuesday afternoons a term, 4.30 to 5.30 pm
– at Buda Garden Room, 42 Hunter St

Zoom lessons
In-person lessons should be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom. Please update Zoom and use an external microphone for proper immersive online lessons. Audio settings must be musicians’ settings (otherwise I can’t hear your violin!).

Studio News

Dates in Term 2, 2024
Updated 17 June

Congratulations to all performers for an awesome concert on 25 May. You all played very well. See photos and video – https://francesgall.com/studio-concert-25-may-2024/

Suzuki Music Strings Workshop, Melbourne is on Sunday 21st July. (Closing date to be advised)
suzukimusic.org.au

New fiddle tunes:
Fiery Clockface
Music available now – https://francesgall.com/music-performances-scores/

Facebook: Our studio Facebook page is up and running, please contribute

Term 2 ends Monday 24 June
Please note No lessons Tuesday 25 June or Wed 26 June
No lessons Monday 10 June (King’s Birthday)

Lesson schedule
Mondays
3.00 pm Gabrielle (60-90 mins)
4.30 pm Gwen
5.15 pm Isabelle (45 mins)
6.00 pm Paddy
6.30 pm Kyle

Tuesdays (not group lesson weeks, 1 lesson on a Thursday instead, or by arrangement)
3.45 pm Ada
4.15 pm Alex
4.45 pm Zoha (45 mins)

Wednesdays
12.30 pm Elena
1.00 pm Emily (fortnightly)
1.30 pm Kitty
3.45 pm Jaantje
4.45 pm Elsie (45 mins)
5.30 pm Perryn

Group Lessons – next dates will be in Term 3. Tell me the dates now if you have a school camp or holiday in Term 3
Group lessons are
– for violin/viola students in Books 1-3
– two Tuesday afternoons a term, 4.30 to 5.30 pm
– at Buda Garden Room, 42 Hunter St

Bendigo Symphony Orchestra, Sunday 8 September, 2.30 pm
Bravo Bendigo
Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto and Saint-Saens Organ Symphony
Book early, the last concert sold out!
https://www.bendigosymphonyorchestra.org.au/performancesandevents
You can get free student tickets when accompanied by an adult.
Use the code STUDENTTIX

Zoom lessons
In-person lessons should be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom. Please update Zoom and use an external microphone for proper immersive online lessons. Audio settings must be musicians’ settings (otherwise I can’t hear your violin!).

Studio News Term 4, 2023, updated 29th Nov

Theme for Term 4: Writing music

Well done everyone for really good performances at the Studio Concert on 21st October!

Group Lesson pieces for 5th Dec
Book 1: Twinkles, Lightly Row, Song of the Wind, Aunt Rhody, May Song, Perp.Motion, Minuet 1
New folk tunes: Davy’s Brae, Doudlebska Polka

Group Lesson dates still to come in Term 4
Tuesday 5th December

Group lessons are
– for violin/viola students in Books 1-3
– two Tuesday afternoons a term, 4.30 to 5.30 pm
– at Buda Garden Room, 42 Hunter St
This term we welcome new student Jaantje and mother Sari to the studio.

Recommended concerts


Bendigo Symphony Orchestra, Sat 25th Nov, 7.30pm & Sun 26th Nov, 2.30 pm
Ebbs & Flows – Strauss Blue Danube, Elgar Sea Pictures
https://www.bendigosymphonyorchestra.org.au/performancesandevents
Student free accompanied by adult/concession, use code STUDENTTIX

Lesson schedule
Mondays
2.30 pm Ada
3.00 pm Gabrielle (60 mins)
4.15 pm Gwen
4.45 pm Bibby
5.30 pm Paddy
6.00 pm Owen (60 mins fortnightly)
7.30 pm Joyce (fortnightly)

Tuesdays (not group lesson weeks)
4.15 pm Alex
4.45 pm Isabelle
5.15 pm Dante
5.45 pm Perryn

Wednesdays
12.15 pm Elena
1.00 pm Parents’ class (30-45 mins fortnightly)
3.45 pm Jaantje
4.15 pm Zoha
4.45 pm Elsie (45 mins)
5.30 pm Sebastian
6.30 pm Kyle

Term 2 Concert
The studio concert was a great success, thanks to all students for playing, John Tungyep on piano, and parents for your strong support of your child’s learning.

Zoom lessons
In-person lessons should be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom. Please update Zoom and use an external microphone for proper immersive online lessons. Audio settings must be musicians’ settings (otherwise I can’t hear your violin!).

Term 4 starts Monday 2nd October, ends Friday 15th December
No lessons 9th Oct, 6th-7th Nov.

Studio News Term 3, 2023, updated 29th August

Theme for Terms 3 & 4: Improvisation and composition

Recommended concerts and workshops


Sun 17th Sept, 2.30pm, Bendigo Symphony Orchestra, Scheherazade
Student free accompanied by adult/concession, use code STUDENTTIX

Sat 28th Oct, 7.30pm, Castlemaine Chamber Players, string quartet, Northern Arts Hotel, Castlemaine

Sun 29th Oct, Suzuki Stringalong Workshop, for violin, viola, cello, in Melbourne

Studio Concert in Term 4

Saturday 21st October
Rehearsal 2.00 pm, Concert at 3.30 pm
Anglican church, 8 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 
(Vehicle entrance cnr Forest & Kennedy Streets)
Accompanist: John Tungyep, 0419 565 006
Book 2+ students please organise a rehearsal for about two weeks before the concert

Group Lesson pieces for concert
Book 1: Twinkles, Lightly Row, Song of the Wind, O Come Little Children, Long Long Ago, Allegro, Etude, Minuet 2
Book 2: Chorus, Long Long Ago
Book 3: Martini Gavotte
Book 4: Vivaldi A minor concerto, 1st movt
Folk and Possums pieces: Angeline the Baker, Old Joe Clark, Potty Potoroo, Possums in the Roof, The Fabulous Flying Fox

Group Lesson date in Term 4
Tuesday 17th October, and another date later in term tba

Group lessons are
– for violin/viola students in Books 1-3
– two Tuesday afternoons a term, 4.30 to 5.30 pm
– at Buda Garden Room, 42 Hunter St
Congratulations to Isabelle, who has now advanced to Violin Book 3.
Elena will play viola in group lessons, as she is switching from violin to viola, Good luck Elena, and congratulations on choosing viola with its special deep tone.

Lesson schedule
Mondays
1.00 pm Parents’ class (30-45 mins fortnightly, starts week 2)
2.30 pm Ada
3.00 pm Gabrielle (60 mins)
4.15 pm Gwen
4.45 pm Bibby
5.30 pm Paddy
6.00 pm Owen (60 mins fortnightly, starts week 1)
7.30 pm Joyce (fortnightly, starts week 1)

Tuesdays (not group lesson weeks)
4.15 pm Alex
4.45 pm Isabelle
5.15 pm Dante
5.45 pm Perryn

Wednesdays
11.30 am Elena
4.15 pm Zoha
4.45 pm Elsie (45 mins)
5.30 pm Sebastian
6.30 pm Kyle

Suzuki Music events in Melbourne
Sunday 27 August Grand Concert closing date 30 July
Sunday 29 October Stringalong workshop for Violin, viola, cello closing date 17 Sept
suzukimusic.org.au
Note: membership required, country discount, pro-rata available for new members

Term 2 Concert
The studio concert was a great success, thanks to all students for playing, John Tungyep on piano, and parents for your strong support of your child’s learning.

Zoom lessons
In-person lessons should be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom. Please update Zoom and use an external microphone for proper immersive online lessons. Audio settings must be musicians’ settings (otherwise I can’t hear your violin!).

Term 3 ends Thursday 14th September
Term 4 starts Monday 2nd October

Studio News Term 2, 2023, updated 13th June

Concert
The concert on Saturday 27th May was a great success, thanks to all students’ hard work preparing their pieces. We heard excellent solos from every student, in tune with a warm tone, and also exciting group items. Bibby and Frances performed the 1st movement of Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins, a masterwork by Bach that is in Suzuki Violin Books 4 & 5. Thanks to John Tungyep for his artistic piano accompanying.

Group Lessons
The final group lesson this term is on Tues 20th June.
For violin students in Books 1 and 2, on two Tuesday afternoons a term.
4.30 pm to 5.30 pm at Buda Garden Room, 42 Hunter St

Regional Suzuki String Workshop
We hope to run a combined violin/viola workshop in Shepparton, possibly on Saturday 2nd September, with David Pietsch of Yackandandah, Chantal Jones of Woodend, and their students. More news to come when we have booked a venue.

Lesson schedule
This term we warmly welcome a new violin student, Zoha, and her parents Sedigh and Chris.
Mondays
1.00 pm Parents’ class (30-45 mins fortnightly)
2.30 pm Ada
3.00 pm Gabrielle (60 mins)
4.00 pm Gwen
4.45 pm Bibby
5.30 pm Paddy
6.00 pm Owen (60 mins fortnightly)
7.30 pm Joyce (fortnightly)

Tuesdays (not group lesson weeks)
4.15 pm Alex
4.45 pm Isabelle
5.15 pm Dante
5.45 pm Perryn

Wednesdays
11.30 am Elena
4.15 pm Zoha
4.45 pm Elsie (45 mins)
5.30 pm Sebastian/Imelda (45 mins)
6.30 pm Kyle

Suzuki Music Autumn Festival at Methodist Ladies College, Melbourne was an exciting educational event. Elena from our studio enjoyed this immersive experience, improved her playing skills and made new friends. Her mother Emily gave a short talk at a group lesson about the Festival experience.

Elena & Frances at the Farewell Concert, Suzuki Music Festival 2023

Zoom lessons
In-person lessons should be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom. Please update Zoom and use an external microphone for proper immersive online lessons. Audio settings should be musicians’ settings.

Term 2 ends Friday 23rd June
No lessons Tuesday 25th April (Anzac Day) or Monday 12th June (King’s Birthday)

Looking forward to sharing the insights gained at Suzuki Festival!

Studio News Term 1, 2023 – updated 16 Feb

It’s been a great start to Term 1 this year, everyone came back to music lessons remembering most or all of their skills and pieces, I am very impressed.

Group lessons

Tuesday 28 February
Tuesday 14 March

Pieces to practise:
Book 1 – Twinkle, Lightly Row, Song of the Wind, O Come Little Children, Allegro, Perpetual Motion, Allegretto, Etude, Minuet 1
Book 2 – Chorus, Musette, The Two Grenadiers, Gavotte by Lully
Possums in the Roof – Night Sky, Bandicoot Boogie

For violin students in Books 1 and 2, on two Tuesday afternoons a term.
4.30 pm to 5.30 pm at Buda Garden Room, 42 Hunter St
Tuesday afternoon students will have their individual lesson on Thursday (or another mutually convenient time) instead of Tuesday, in one of those group lesson weeks (two for Perryn).


Suzuki Music Autumn Festival is on again, this year it is Thursday 20 to Sat 22 April (inclusive), closing date 26 Feb
suzukimusic.org.au
If you can go, it is very worthwhile, please consider it, it will considerably boost progress. In order to encourage you, I offer a $50 discount on Term 1 fees to those who enrol for Autumn Festival.
I will probably be there teaching and taking professional development classes.

Lesson schedule (as at 16th Feb)

Mondays
1.00 pm Parents’ class (30-45 mins fortnightly)
2.30 pm Ada
3.00 pm Gabrielle (60 mins fortnightly)
4.00 pm Gwen
4.45 pm Bibby from Week 6 (45 mins)
5.00 pm Perryn for 5 weeks
5.30 pm Paddy
6.00 pm Owen (60 mins fortnightly)

Tuesdays
4.15 pm Alex
4.45 pm Isabelle
5.15 pm Dante
5.45 pm Perryn (from Week 7)

Wednesdays
10.00 am Bob
11.30 am Elena
4.45 pm Elsie (45 mins)
5.30 pm Sebastian/Imelda (60 mins)
6.30 pm Kyle
7.00 pm Bibby (45 mins) for 5 weeks, possibly longer

Zoom lessons
In-person lessons can be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom. Please update Zoom and use a satisfactory external microphone for best-practice internet music lessons.

Term 1 starts Monday 30 January
Term 1 ends Thursday 6 April
No lessons Monday 13 March (Labour Day holiday)

Looking forward to enjoying the experience of making music together again!

Studio News Term 3, 2022, updated 16th August

Closing Date for Spring Workshop is Friday 26th August.
Save $22 – see the ‘It Takes A Village’ flyer.

Theme for Term 3
The theme for this term is Playing together – Duets and Trios.

Group lessons
Tuesday 9th August
Tuesday 30th August

for Books 1-2 violin students, 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Buda Garden Room, 42 Hunter St.

Suzuki Spring Workshop
This is at MLC, Kew, Melbourne on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October. If you are interested in learning from top Australian teachers, getting inspired, and meeting lots of families learning through Suzuki method please enrol now.
Closing Date is Friday 26th August.

Virtual Solo Concert
Performances from Term 2 are ready to view, see Solo Concerts.

Zoom lessons
In-person lessons can be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom.

Term 3 started Monday 11th July
Term 3 ends Friday 16th September

Looking forward to a productive and happy term making music together!

Studio News Term 2, 2022 – updated 10th May

Group Lesson dates for violin students in Books 1 & 2
Tuesday 31st May
Tuesday 14th June

4.30 to 5.30 pm at Buda Garden Room

Concert news
The next studio concert is postponed to Term 3 due to Covid. Instead, please prepare a solo and we’ll record this with piano accompaniment to share on the website.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Carnival of the Animals
https://www.mso.com.au/performance/2022-carnival-of-the-animals

https://www.mso.com.au/performance/carnival-of-the-animals

Melbourne Symphony orchestra is performing Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens, one of our pieces explored last year. The ticket cost is only $9 or $19. UPDATE Tickets are still available for Thursday 19th, Friday 20th, and Saturday 21st May.
See Classics for schools, Classics for kids on MSO website – Learning
These concerts usually sell out, be quick if you want to go.
Thanks to Elena and Emily for sharing this.

The theme for this term is the same as last term – Music Reading and Theory
Last term every student made good progress, keep going, make it a goal to finish whichever book you’re using by the end of the year.

– Possums in the Roof
– Possums at Sea
– Aural & Theory Workbook
– String Techniques for Superior Musical Performance.

In-person lessons can be replaced with Zoom online lessons whenever anyone (including me) has cold or flu symptoms, has Covid, or is a close contact. Please try to give 24 hours notice regarding a switch to Zoom.

Term starts Tuesday 26th April
Term ends Friday 24th June
No lessons Monday 13th June (Queens Birthday holiday)

Looking forward to a musically exciting term!

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