All About Horsehair!

Check out this link to an article with tons of really cool info about horsehair!

http://suzukiassociation.org/news/high-notes-getting-to-know-your-horsehair/

I bet you'll learn an interesting thing or two - I sure did!!

Lottery Day

Just a reminder that this coming Monday is Lottery Day! Yay!
For Lottery Day, each student should have selected with his/her teacher 10 songs that he/she has polished. Students then prepare these pieces so they are ready to perform for our class. On Lottery Day, each student brings his/her 10 songs, each written on a different piece of paper, to class (possibly in a baggy or hat or something). Each student then draws from his/her 10 pieces a song to perform for the rest of the class.
I'm really looking forward to hearing everyone's performances!

What Child Is This

Check out "What Child is This?", performed by Lindsey Stirling:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A3i0GATnRI

Christmas Canon

My favourite twist on the classic "Pachelbel's Canon" - so pretty, and it's Christmas-y!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cP26ndrmtg

Another Christmas Favourite!

Check out "O Holy Night" and "Jingle Bells," as performed by David Garrett:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asNpTicgtZc

Legislature Tomorrow!

Just a reminder that the Advanced Chamber Ensembles are playing at the Legislature tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. Come and see these senior members of STE play some beautiful music! You'll get even more into the Christmas spirit, and you can enjoy some hot chocolate while you listen (I think)!

Another snowy December day it seems! As we approach Christmas, I will be posting some of my favourite Christmas songs! Take a listen and enjoy!

First up, here is "Wizards in Winter" by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFLOh44P5z0