A Visit from the Lexington Symphony

To prepare for their upcoming field trip (Wednesday, January 15th), the third grade students had an exciting visit from four members of the Lexington Symphony Orchestra.

Students got up close and personal with the violin, viola, flute, and tuba.  (or as we pronounced it, the "TUUUUUUBAAA!").  The performers played beautiful music and taught us about their instruments.   We discussed the four instrument families (string, brass, woodwind, and percussion), and learned a little bit about concert etiquette.

Below are some pictures and video of our fun morning!

Violin Assignment

Today was a performance day!  The first lesson of each month will allow students to share their "best work" - music that they have been practicing at home and are particularly proud of!  It does not have to be the most recent music that we have learned in school...all students work at different paces (especially when learning a new instrument), and I want them to be comfortable performing a song of their choice in front of their peers.

It also gives me the opportunity to give students more individual instruction during the large group lessons.  I love performance day, and today was no exception - the students did a great job!

This week, the assignment is to practice the songs on Page 11. Thanks!

Violin Schedule for Today

Kippenberger: 8:30 - 9:00
Ferullo: 10:30 - 11:00
Keating:  11:00 - 11:30
Cyr: 12:40 - 1:05