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Pre-Beginning
Pre-Beginning Advanced Beginning Intermediate Advanced |
For the student with no previous experience with strings or reading music
Learn correct body posture, bow hold, instrument position while playing and at rest Learn how to read music and play beginning songs and scales Learn to follow conductor’s directions and cues Learn how to handle, clean, and store the instrument For the student with prior experience with music and/or strings Audition and instructor placement required Build upon skills started in Pre-Beginning in preparation for Beginning classes Learn how to listen to other players in the ensemble Audition and instructor placement required Learn technical skills and musicianship in ensemble performance Learn dynamics and some music theory Learn to play in parts with an ensemble Audition and instructor placement required Play additional melodic and rhythmic notations Learn sectional rehearsal skills Audition and instructor placement required Learn challenging music and excellence in performing Further develop technique and knowledge of music theory |