Participants of all ages will learn to read violin music and play songs on all four strings in first position while in a fun lively group setting. Students 7-10 of age will need a 1/2 size violin, ages 11-14 need a 3/4 size and a full size ages 15+. The violin can be rented or purchased at any local music store. Parental participation is recommended for young children.
This course falls under the Communication, Critical Thinking, Information and Technology Literacy, and Personal, Social, Civic, and Environmental Responsibility Institutional Level Outcomes (ILOs).
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Learn proper techniques for holding the violin and bow
- Understand basics of music reading
- Play familiar folk songs