Ages: 4 -10
Skill Level: Beginners to Moderately Accomplished.
This track intermingles violin and cello with singing, drama, and dance for a creative, multi-sensory experience that is sure to keep a young mind engaged. The Mini-MusicFest participants will perform group numbers, as well as solos, duets, and other small ensembles in the three final shows.
SINGING, DANCE, & DRAMA
Troubadorables « Ages 6 - 10 »
Singers, actors, and dancers who will join the string players for a colorful collage of music.
Note: String players will also participate in singing/dance/drama. However, for some pieces the groups will be separate.
VIOLINS & VIOLAS: Violinists & Violists will be divided into four categories according to skill level:
Nano-Minis « Ages 4 - 5 »
For ready-to-begin, or just beginning, violinists and a parent or caregiver. This little group will kick off the final show with a string presentation freckled with singing and movement. Enrollment space is extremely limited, so tarry not.
Mini-Pearls « Ages 6 - 10 »
Older children who have either been wanting to check out playing the violin or have just begun to play.
CrackerJacks »
These children have participated in formal lessons, understand the basic methodology of holding the instrument, and have developed a measure of bow control and easy left hand finger motion.
WhipperSnappers »
Students who have achieved a level of competence that enables them to play with ease of motion and stable positions, good bow control and intonation.
CELLOS:
Mini-Maestros »
Must possess a skill level equal to that of the CrackerJacks or the WhipperSnappers. Cellos will be grouped according to the number enrolled.
MINI-MUMS »
These sessions are designed for parents and teachers who desire to go home brimming with ‘tips’ on how to optimize practice time and avoid the pitfalls that derail musical progress as their child matures. Open to all interested adults but designed especially for Mums of the Nano-Minis.
Examples of subjects covered:
- How Music Affects a Child’s Developing Brain
- Catching the Educational “Window of Opportunity”
- Creating Happy, Successful, Practice Sessions
- Choosing an Instrument
- Selecting a Great Teacher
- How to Maximize Progress
- Music as a Love Language
- Correcting Misconceptions About Music
