September 19, 2019
To: Parents of the Grahamwood Elementary String Students The Strings class at Grahamwood is off to a good start this year. It is a LARGE class. We are currently working on posture, instrument positioning, and playing the open D and A strings. We will start shaping the left hand on the instrument (which is found on page 6) next week. I’ve been assigning instruments and placing fingertapes after class during the last few weeks, so we should be ready to go. Students should be practicing a few times a week, 10-15 minutes each time. At this point in the school year, all strings students need to have an instrument and all of their supplies to fully participate in class. Those who requested a school instrument received the loan application form several weeks ago, and needed to obtain all of the necessary supplies before a school instrument would be issued. The supplies include: Essential Elements- Book I, rosin, a cleaning rag, a pencil, and a shoulder rest (violin & viola) or rock stop (cello & bass). There are still a few instruments available for loan from the school. Of course, you may still rent or buy an instrument from one of the local music stores. It is imperative that students are able to participate in class with an instrument. If you have extenuating circumstances that are keeping your student from participating with an instrument, please contact me. Thursday, September 26, will be Shoulder Rest Day. Cellists and Bassists will not need to come on Thursday, September 26. All violinists and violists MUST have their shoulder rest that day. The students will learn how to attach, adjust, and care for their shoulder rest. This only affects September 26. Monday is a regular Strings day for everyone. I will be sending updates throughout the year concerning concerts and programs, schedule updates, and other necessary information. Last minute changes and reminders will be sent through REMIND. Please sign up for this service! Thank you for your support of the strings program at your school. Here is my contact information: 1. My e-mail address is: [email protected]. 2. REMIND at “rmd.at/gwstring19” or text @gwstring19 to 81010 (or 901-881-9447). 3. My website is www.drpalmerstrings.weebly.com .
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AuthorDr. Andrew Palmer teaches Fifth Grade Beginning Strings at four Elementary Schools, directs the Honors Orchestras at White Station High School, and travels throughout the school district as a Double Bass Specialist. Archives
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