L.M.J. Music News
January 2012 Happy New Year!
L.M.J. Music News
January 2012 Happy New Year!
Registrations are now being accepted for all Orff Music for Children classes. Please contact Lisa at 416-419-5332 or lisa@lmjmusic.com to enrol in a class.
Orff Class Times:
Wednesdays 10 a.m. Ages 18 months -35 months 30 mins (parents/caregivers participate) Winter Session begins January 11th, 2012.
Thurdays 9:15 a.m. Ages 3-5 45 mins 8 weeks/$80 Winter Session begins January 12th through to March 1st, 2012.
Thursdays 10:15 a.m. Ages 6 - 9 45 mins 8 weeks/$80 Winter Session begins Thursday January 12th through to March 1st, 2012.
Fridays 4:30 p.m. Ages 3-4 45 mins 8 weeks/$80 Winter Session begins Friday January 13th through to March 30th, 2012.
Fridays 6 p.m. Ages 5-9 45 mins 8 weeks/$80 Winter Session begins Friday January 13th through to March 30th, 2012.
(no classes Friday Jan. 27th, Feb. 17th, PA Days and March 9th,16th, March Break, April 6th, Good Friday)
**There are no registration fees. Late registrations pay a prorated fee based on the number of lessons remaining in the Session.
Holiday
party and celebration!
Welcome to our new Orff students!!
Registration for private lessons are accepted throughout the year. Enrolment is on the first-come, first-serve basis. There are limited spaces available for private lessons. Please contact Lisa at 416-419-5332 or lisa@lmjmusic.com to arrange a lesson time.
**There are no registration fees. Late registrations pay a prorated fee based on the number of lessons remaining in the Session.
Congratulations to all of those who participated in the Spring Recital!
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Turkish March (click to view video)
Sonatina in C Major by Clementi
Let it Be (Click to view video)
What is Orff?
Orff Music for Children is an approach to music education conceived by the German composer Carl Orff (1895-1982). It was developed in the 1920’s and 1930’s and was based on his belief that the easiest method of teaching music is to draw out the students inherent affinities for rhythm and melody and allow these to develop in natural ways. Orff accomplishes this by means of a carefully planned program, beginning with speech patterns, rhythmic movement, and two-note tunes, then moving logically to pentatonic melody. Improvisation is encouraged. Major and minor melody are introduced later. Orff designed a special group of instruments from around the world including glockenspiels, xylophones, drums and other percussion instruments.
Teacher Lisa M. Jones is an Orff specialist obtaining her Level III Orff Certification at the Royal Conservatory of Music. She is also a member of Carl Orff Canada.
www.lmjmusic.com/musicforchildren.htm
The Importance of Recitals!
Recitals provide a goal to work towards.
Hearing and observing others perform provides stimulation and learning.
Performing in front of others helps to develop confidence.
Recitals provide an opportunity for active participation in music making and positive involvement. Participating in a Recital helps build responsibility and character.
Encourage your child to perform for family and friends. This praises effort and accomplishment.
Congratulations to all of those who participated in Our December Recital!
More Recital Pictures!
Congratulations to all of those who participated in the Spring "Surprise" Concert!
Music should be FUN!
Of course music requires effort, but more importantly it should remain a fun activity. After practice sessions, let your child experiment and improvise on their instrument and on other instruments. Let them play songs that perhaps they have learned before. Sometimes a great deal can be learned from this unstructured play time.
Have you had your Piano tuned recently?
If you have an acoustic piano at home, it is very important that it be maintained regularly. Piano's must be tuned on a regular basis to prolong longevity and maintain proper pitch performance. At the minimum, an acoustic piano should be tuned once a year. Clark-Wright Piano Tuning 416-421-8082.
Scarborough, Ontario