BLACK HILLS STRING ENSEMBLE

***This is not a beginning string class. Students need to have studied several years on their stringed instruments, READ music proficiently and have permission from the director to join.*** 

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Kate Mathews - Director

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Important Changes!

We are very excited to welcome Kate Mathews as our new string instructor! Ms. Mathews also

co-directs the Black Hills Youth Orchestra (BHYO), which meets on Tuesdays and is available for students in grades four through twelve across the Black Hills region. Students from Rapid City Homeschool Music can join this orchestra (starts January 6th) and we are so excited for this opportunity! Email Kate for more info on BHYO at: kate@bhyo.org.

Who: 

1st Semester:

Homeschool students ages 10-18

who have had previous playing experience and have successfully completed Essential Elements Book 2,

or equivalent book 2 note reading method.

2nd Semester:

Returning string students. New students that have auditioned with Ms. Meloy that are playing

around the same level as the current string group.

Time: 9:30-10:30 A.M.

Cost: $100 + $25 insurance/cleaning fee due at first rehearsal

Concert Dress: White shirt (button down preferred), black pants, black shoes and socks. No logos on shirts.

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More Info:

This semester, we will be focusing only on stringed orchestra instruments: violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Supply list: (what you must bring to class): An instrument that is in good repair, rosin, chin rest, folding music stand, last year's binder - 3 ring binder (must be able to stay open on music stand), 6 plastic sheets, and 2 pencils.

• All students should arrive 10 minutes before rehearsal time, and be set up and ready to play at 9:20.

• All cell phones MUST be turned off and stored in instrument cases during rehearsals.

• Children must remain in the building at all times from the time they are dropped off until they are picked up.

• We are not allowing any outside play.

• Please take off shoes and boots at the door if they are muddy.

• Please always check the Facebook page if you have any questions regarding cancellations due to inclement weather. We will keep that page updated during the semester.