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| Home > Our Curriculum > Performing Arts > Instrumental |
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Instrumental
The instrumental curriculum at PPACS is a continuing process from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Students start with holding the violin and caring for it, repeating rhythms using open strings, and playing short songs using open strings. As they progress through the years, they learn all notes in the first position plus important musical concepts such as articulations, bowings, and music theory. The All for Strings method book is used from as early as second grade. Students start reading and applying music notation in the fourth grade. By the end of fifth grade they will have worked past a beginner level of violin playing.
Entering their sixth grade year students may choose to select an instrumental major where they may continue to play the violin, or choose to play the viola, cello, or double bass. Instrumental majors meet every day for 90 minutes. Majors get in depth instruction of all performance techniques, as well as an advanced knowledge of music theory. They play a vast repertoire of diverse music from classical to modern orchestral compositions. Majors are expected to play in all school performances. In addition, majors play and attend various outreach programs throughout the school year.
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