3rd Grade Violin Program

Every child in our city's public education system takes violin lessons in the 3rd Grade.  They get a total of 10 lessons and end their time with a concert for the parents.  Banks was not looking forward to this activity this year BUT did learn to love it.

Before they got real violins, they used box ones.  They had to prove they were responsible first.

Here is his class getting ready to perform...



They learned the parts of the violin...



They learned the parts of the bow...



The learned how to play the basic cords...



They even learned about some great classical musicians. 

Finally they got their real violins and learned some songs.  The Donkey Song...



Are You Sleeping?



Peanut Butter Sandwich Song...



After the class performed, they were given the opportunity to show their parents up close and personal...



Jody, Cheryl and I got a little private concert from these two...





I think they did a great job.  Every child in that class absolutely loved every moment.  I was amazed and very proud of Banks.  I am so thankful to the school system for this fabulous experience with Mr. Frank!  He was a fabulous teacher...very patient and wonderful with the children.