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Schools &|Districts > Keene District > Keene Elementary Strings Keene Elementary Strings Program
Contact: Amanda Schwersky (Paul) - Director
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Jonathan Daniels School
179 Maple Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
Acoustic Strings of New England (Formally Acoustic Bass of New England)
69 Franklin Street
Keene, NH 03431
603-357-6479
http://www.acousticbassofnewengland.com/index.html
Forms:
Sign-up Forms for new players
"Welcome back" letter to Returning players
Handbook 2011-2011 (Link Coming Soon)
KEENE ELEMENTARY STRINGS PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The purpose of the Keene Elementary Strings program is to provide a high standard of learning to the public school community of the Keene School District. To maintain this, students learning to play a string instrument will acquire through experience and practice the value of the techniques and pedagogy of playing a string instrument through varied repertoire.
Additional Benefits of Involvement in the Keene Elementary Strings Program:
- Self-expression
- Creativity
- Achievement
- Teamwork
- Goal-setting
- Problem Solving
- Physical Coordination
- Memory Skills
- Self-confidence and Esteem
- Poise
For your family, a child's music study also offers opportunities for shared family experiences, including:
- Musical event attendance
- Family music making
- Performing for, and with, family and friends
- Learning about the lives of the composers and the cultural heritage of many civilizations
- A sense of accomplishment and pride for the entire family
How you can support, praise and promote your child during this experience:
- Provide a quiet place for practice
- Set up a consistent practice schedule
- Remain nearby during practice times as often as possible
- Praise your child's efforts and achievements
- Avoid using practice as punishment
- Allow your child to perform for the family if he or she is comfortable
- Remind your child to bring their instrument and music to school on their music lesson and ensemble day
- Attend all of your child's performance events
First Year Morning Ensemble: 7:45 - 8:15 AM
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First Year Ensemble Starts:
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LOCATION
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| Monday, October 17, 2011 |
Franklin |
| Tuesday, October 18, 2011 |
Wheelock |
| Wednesday, October 19, 2011 |
Symonds |
| Thursday, October 20, 2011 |
Fuller |
| Friday, October 21, 2011 |
Jonathan Daniels |
Advanced String Afternoon Ensemble: 3:00-3:45 PM
Advanced Afternoon Ensemble: 3:00-3:45 PM (NOTE: If your school dismisses at 3:05 or 3:10, ensemble will start after dismissal)
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Advanced Ensemble Starts:
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LOCATION
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| Monday, October 3, 2011 |
Franklin |
| Tuesday, October 4, 2011 |
Wheelock |
| Wednesday, October 5, 2011 |
Symonds |
| Thursday, October 6, 2011 |
Fuller |
| Friday, October 7, 2011 |
Jonathan Daniels |
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KEENE ELEMENTARY STRINGS CLASS LESSONS START DATES AND TIMES:
October 3-7, 2011 Please have your child bring their instrument, book, and binder
KEENE ELEMENTARY STRINGS IMPORTANT DATES:
MONDAY, September 26, 2011: 3-7 PM Open House Rental Night at Jonathan Daniels School Gym. Come between 3-7 to have your child sized for their instrument, pick up a book. Black Binders will be given out as well as the updated handbook.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012: 7:00 PM First Concert at Keene High School. *** Rehearsal After school January 11, 2012, 4:00 -5:30 PM at the high school. (Note: If there is a snow emergency, the concert date will be rescheduled)
Sunday, May 13, 2012: A Mother's Day Concert. 5th Grade Strings ONLY will preform with the Keene Chamber Orchestra. Rehearsals and venue TBA
Wednesday, June 6, 2012: 7:00 PM Step-Up Spring Concert and Awards Ceremony at Keene High School. Rehearsal after school June 6th, 2012 4:00-5:30 PM at the high school.
KEENE ELEMENTARY STRINGS CONCERT DRESS: WHITE SHIRT, DARK PANTS OR BOTTOMS, DARK SOCKS, DARK SHOES. NOTE: YOUR CHILD WILL NEED THIS CONCERT DRESS FOR ALL CONCERTS THIS YEAR.
Updated: Sept 2011
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