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Program Outline

DC Music Academy Outreach Strings Program gives an opportunity for elementary, middle and high school students to learn string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass and guitar) and improve their individual musical skills and ensemble skills while having a great quality time making music together with school friends. Students develop a sense of artistry, musicianship, and discipline through musical preparation and performance.

Beginning Strings (2-3 grades and up)

Beginning Strings Class is open to students in grade 2-8 who have not played a string instrument before. Through fun and engaging music, the class will learn:

  1. the fundamentals of instrument set-up
  2. note reading
  3. the basics playing techniques for string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass and guitar) and practice beginning ensemble skills playing together in small string orchestra
  4. students will learn the discipline of regular practice and the feeling of satisfaction when they achieve your goals.

Kids love to play music with their friends, this activity will help to establish a love of music that will continue with them as they get older.

Advanced Strings A (4-8 grades and experienced lower grades)

Advanced Strings A program is open to students who were previously enrolled in Beginning Strings Class or have prior experience playing a string instrument. The class will continue to develop skills learned in Beginning Strings as well as offering the added challenge of playing independent parts. Students continue to learn and improve diverse repertoire playing together as a school string orchestra.

Advanced Strings B (9-12 grades and experienced 4-8 grades))

Advanced Strings B program is open to the students with a solid experience in playing their string instruments. This program builds students’ confidence and teamwork skills. Students performing as an ensemble improve their technique and musical understanding, get a wide range of ensemble repertoire and get exposure to new and different styles of music.

MATERIALS & PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS:

Students will need his/her working instrument and cleaning accessories, foldable music stand, assigned sheet music, a pencil, and any other assigned materials on a weekly basis. All sheet music will be provided.