Strings for Kids

Project description and goals:

To provide music instruction in the area of strings (violin) free of charge to interested, at-risk or disadvantaged children who would otherwise not have the opportunity to study music in a private studio setting.

To enhance personal characteristics such as self-esteem, creativity, self-discipline and personal expression so that the students can become noble and caring citizens of their community and better overall students.

Students actively involved in music studies generally improve many areas of their life including concentration, memory and often subjects such as mathematics.

The program will also provide performance opportunities for the students.

Guidelines for 'Strings for Kids':

• Limit of 4 children per class, with one teacher and an optional teacher's assistant
• Group lesson of 45 minutes once per week during a lunch hour
• In the beginning stages, violin students will be instructed in the Suzuki method
• Children will be chosen by Amber Nagel, Volunteer Teacher, and the school principal from the 3^rd and/or 4^th grades
• Performance opportunities will include both Christmas and Spring recitals in addition to other community events
• Students who excel and wish to continue after the first year will have the opportunity to continue studies

Coordinators

Naomi Burns Delafield	Program coordinator and volunteer string specialist advisor naomistreehouse@hotmail.com
Amber Nagel	Volunteer strings instructor

For more information please conact the AMEF office: 403-346-4004.