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So your Child Wants to Play a
String Instrument
The adventure begins…
Everything you need to know
to get started
Halifax Schools String Program
Consists of 2 classes/week (violin or cello)
Grade 3 to 6 at your school
Grade 7-9 All City Orchestras + school
ensemble+class (3 clases/week)

(add viola & bass)
Grade 10-12 Orchestra+ class+ theory
String students can join All City groups
including HSSO, Honour Violin, FiddleFax
Choirs and Jazz Groups
Parent/Guardian’s Role
Set a practice schedule, sign reports,
LISTEN to your child
Help with tuning and problem solving
Support child with their Long term
commitment to the program
Encourage and praise
Ask questions
Student’s Role
Set a practice schedule, fill in reports,
Attend all lessons
Be prepared
Ask questions
Don’t give up
Have fun!!
Teacher’s Role
Motivate and encourage
Adapt instruction
Develop students skills
Answer any questions
Provide Performance Opportunities
The Dynamic Flow
Teacher
Home
Learner
Consistent communication is key!
The Fine Print
Where do we begin??
Cost
Parents provide instrument (rental or
purchase), method book and incidental
expenses.
Incidental expenses include rosin, strings,
music stand, tuner, shoulder rest or floor
anchor.
Instruction is a benefit of supplemental
funding. You have paid already!
Rent or Purchase ???
Rent
 Rental office and
teacher provide
maintenance and
support
 Swap sizes
 Loaners available
Purchase
 Parent responsible for
all maintenance
 Choice of bow and
case
 Available to others in
family
Buying a string instrument
Please consult string teacher before
purchasing an instrument
Correct sizing for your child
High quality instruments are easier to play
Better sounding instruments sustain
student interest.
An alternative to purchase
Halifax Music Centre has a large inventory
of high quality string instruments in many
sizes available for rental at modest cost.
We have all sizes available.
We have all sizes available.
We have all sizes available.
Rental Office
Cost is $120.00 for school year.
Insurance (add a rider to household /
tenants’ insurance)
Notes to students
Responsibility, respect, and cooperation
Care and Pride of “ownership”
Your instrument is not a toy.
Read and follow teachers’ special
instructions.
Rental Office – 3rd Floor QEC
Hours and location
Your Pick-up Night
Thursday, October 7th
anytime between
3:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Class Times:
Grade 3 Violin
Thursdays 10:45 – 11:45 am
Fridays 11:55 am – 1:05 pm
First Class: Thursday, October14th
Grade 4/5 Cello
Mondays 1:15 – 2:15 pm
Tuesdays 11:55 am – 1:05 pm
First Class: Tuesday, October 12th