Second Grade Violin Class
Traditionally, North Muskegon offers Violin Class to EVERY 2nd Grader with a violin provided to play at school. Due to COVID-19 and our hybrid schedule, we will still have music class time together (in the regular elementary classroom), but violin exploration will be more limited this fall. When school begins, we'll spend our music times listening to music and making music together while checking off our list of "readiness" for violins. As we prepare to get our violins, we will master these standards!
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Winter Open House Concerts !
Postponed until further notice.
SPRING CONCERT:
Postponed until further notice.
SPRING CONCERT:
Postponed until further notice.
About the North Muskegon 2nd Grade Violin Class
Every second grader in the North Muskegon School district is provided the opportunity to learn to play the violin. Every third day, your student will have forty-five minutes of music instruction that includes singing, moving, listening, and learning music through fun and challenging musical activities, with violin playing as a main focus. Through the support of the North Muskegon Music Boosters (and the SCRIP program), second-grade violins are provided for school use free of charge.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in at least two performances (Winter Strings Open Houses during our class times, and a combined Spring Concert in May). Concert Attire for these performances is black and white.
Our goal is to provide a loving and nurturing atmosphere in which every student can successfully develop and improve their social and musical skills and become responsible members of the string orchestra and school community.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in at least two performances (Winter Strings Open Houses during our class times, and a combined Spring Concert in May). Concert Attire for these performances is black and white.
Our goal is to provide a loving and nurturing atmosphere in which every student can successfully develop and improve their social and musical skills and become responsible members of the string orchestra and school community.
Is your child begging for their own violin to play at home too?
Here is a printable step-by-step guide to getting a great instrument. Maybe a Christmas present?
Right away, we will be learning what it means to be a musician.
A Good Musician...
... is an expert listener.
... is generous.
... is prepared.
... is courteous and cooperative.
... constantly strives for improvement.
... has self-control.
... is dedicated and hard working.
... does not make excuses.
... accepts challenges.
... is responsible.
... makes mistakes.
A Good Musician...
... is an expert listener.
... is generous.
... is prepared.
... is courteous and cooperative.
... constantly strives for improvement.
... has self-control.
... is dedicated and hard working.
... does not make excuses.
... accepts challenges.
... is responsible.
... makes mistakes.
"My child is REALLY EXCITED about the violin...and I'm thinking about getting one for him/her to practice at home.... "
If you are interested in renting or purchasing an instrument for your child, I highly recommend you check out MEYER Music. AND read this informative article about the danger of internet finds (which can be 'fondly' named V.S.O.s "Violin Shaped Objects")
A rental instrument will cost you around 10-40$ monthly and has insurance if ANYthing breaks= new violin or fixed for free. A rental package also includes a music stand, a shoulder rest, and the Method book that we will use in class (Essential Elements for Strings 2000).
Also, they will just trade you for a bigger size whenever he needs it. And some of the money you spend on renting often goes into an account, building in credit to purchase a full sized violin when your child is ready. This is what I do for my own children, and that is what I recommend. ~Mrs. Corbin
A rental instrument will cost you around 10-40$ monthly and has insurance if ANYthing breaks= new violin or fixed for free. A rental package also includes a music stand, a shoulder rest, and the Method book that we will use in class (Essential Elements for Strings 2000).
Also, they will just trade you for a bigger size whenever he needs it. And some of the money you spend on renting often goes into an account, building in credit to purchase a full sized violin when your child is ready. This is what I do for my own children, and that is what I recommend. ~Mrs. Corbin
We won't be learning this right away..... But this is a fun video for your student to watch to see what he or she will be working on in the future! Check out the Practice Help page for more websites and videos.