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Here's what's going on in class.

6th Grade: The 6th grade orchestra is awesome. We're working hard on our left hand 'set-up'. They know what it looks like. Have them show it to you and monitor their practice to make sure they stay in that position. I have asked them to spend some time in front of a mirror so they can monitor their left hand themselves. We'll soon be learning notes on the A string.

7th Grade: We're working on new notes, C# and G#. This requires a new hand position for cellos and a new finger pattern for violins and violas. We're also working on rhythms that include eighth notes in different arrangements.

8th Grade: These classes are working on shifting, vibrato and our 2nd 2-octave scale, G Major.

Posted by Mr. Doemel