NW Strings News

Although school has not yet begun, the NWS year has started. This week the new incoming string players have been hard at work becoming acquainted with their instruments. The Wesleyan Church welcomed us into their church to hold a 3 day early morning camp. Thirteen students participated including 1 cellist, 4 violist, and 8 violinist. The year is certainly starting out well.

For returning students, there will be a workshop on Sept 8th at the Wesleyan Church from 9-12. Students from Cumberland, Spooner, and Rice Lake will also be in attendance. All students should be tuned and ready to play at 9AM. The workshop will cover the music being played at our big concert in October. Since all students should be present, I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to hold a parents meeting. Therefore, we will be holding a parents meeting beginning at 8AM at the Wesleyan Church.

CodaBows have arrived. For our 4 recipients of the CodaBow award, the bows just arrived yesterday. The bows will be distributed at the workshop on September 8th.

Finally, all lessons begin the week of September 10th. It looks like we have a new teacher, Jill Smith, joining our staff. You will love her, she’s great. Prior to moving to Hayward this summer, she taught string instruments/orchestra in the Indiana school system. She will be giving lessons to all violin/viola students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. You should be hearing from her soon concerning times for lessons. Violin and viola students entering the 5th grade have the option of taking lessons on Thursdays after school or before school Monday through Friday. Please contact me directly to schedule your lesson. Bass students will continue to receive lessons from Mr. Qualey on Wednesday’s after school at the Middle School. Cello students will receive lessons from Ms. Susan Halderman on Wednesday’s after school at the First Lutheran Church.

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