Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Strings

The kids school continues to amaze me. In fifth grade the kids get to learn to play a string instrument. Payton chose the violin. We went and picked one up today, she's been in her room ever since, "practicing." I am already enjoying the sounds of the violin over the recorder from last year. Here are a few photos...

The instruction booklet came with a couple DVDs to show proper form, not sure if she's got it down yet, but she's enjoying herself and that's what matters.


Doesn't she look like she's having a great time? Hopefully this doesn't wear off anytime soon. Last year there was only 20-something children in "strings" so I think she'll be getting a fair amount of instruction. It's 2 days a week for 45 minutes each day, for a whole school year. Maybe sometime I'll have some video of a beautiful piece... someday.

I wish we'd had this chance in school. It's amazing what kinds of opportunities our children have today. Here I am pretending to be a pro. HAHA

4 comments:

  1. How fun! I tried to get Reece to play the violin but he wanted to play the clarinet instead. Then when I saw the price of those things, I was just fine with the clarinet!! Keep us updated on her progress.

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  2. That is so neat! I wish I would've had the chance to learn something like that in school. I played the flute for two years. After a year with Mr. Bell, I was terrified to continue!

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  3. I'm wondering who funds that stuff - it is great! You do look like a pro- and I particularly like the picture of Hannah Montana on her wall, shows she's a girl with a wide variety of taste :)

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  4. Funding... well I'm not sure that it takes a large budget really. The kids go to "strings" 2 days a week in place of PE or Recess.

    The school doesn't provide anything other than instruction. Everything from DVD's, instruments, music books and stands are provided by the parents.

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