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Rehearsal Location
SoundPoint Strings is grateful to use the beautiful facilities of the Collegedale Seventh-Day Adventist Church, on the campus of Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN. Most of our classes meet on the 1st floor, and can be accessed most easily from the lower parking lot.
Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church
Class Schedule
SoundPoint Strings meets Mondays from 4:00-7:45 p.m.
All SPS Students must be enrolled in private lessons, and in their school’s string program (if one exists.)
Classes
The board and director of SPS reserve the right to place students in the classes/level they deem most appropriate for the present year. Factors such as experience, reading ability and playing level are considered. Age is not a determining factor, but social maturity is taken into consideration.
SING! all-SPS community
Connecting across the community–all teachers, students and parents. Lifting our voices together.
Suzuki Group Class pre-Twinkle through late book 1
Experiencing the creation of sound together, through shared repertoire
Early Readers late book 1 through mid book 2
Building the language of visual music, and playing from the written page
NEW: Training Orchestra: INCLUDES Basic Theory mid book 2 to mid book 3
Developing the skills of playing independent parts, and following a conductor
Intermediate Orchestra mid book-3 through book 4
Growing orchestral skills through lots of repertoire, and solidifying the communication and leadership skills of large ensembles
Advanced Orchestra book 5 through high school
Re-creating music masterworks together, as a team-oriented ensemble
NEW: Chamber Music Experience open to Intermediate and Advanced orchestra students
One-on-a-part ensemble coachings and rehearsals, with additional deep-dive Workshop Intensives in a variety of subjects, starting with How Chamber Music Communicates. In two 6-week sessions per semester, students experience two different ensembles and a variety of coaches. BONUS: Students in CME also get to experience HausMusik!
Music and Motion group classes and younger siblings
Exploring musical elements through whole-body activities (rhythm, pitch, pattern, etc.)
Music Theory Explorations open to Intermediate and Advanced orchestra students
Unlocking the secrets of music language and structure from the inside. Three levels of theory cover info from Foundations through College-Prep.
Parents’ Circle ALL SPS parents
Enhancing our skills as parents of musicians, raising our children for Good. Parents’ Circle meets every other week during rehearsals. One parent per family is required to attend, and both are always welcome! Our sessions cover a range of topics from practice tips to family values.
Parents, we FIRMLY believe that you are vital to your child’s music education, whether you know music or not. It is your love, guidance, approval and encouragement that will make the most difference to your child’s growth and success. Parents’ Circle is our gift to you, to encourage you in your precious mission. We expect you to attend and participate. Parents unable to attend regularly must make arrangements with the SPS director for other ways to contribute.
Rehearsal/Performance Dates
1st Semester Appointments
[Hope Twinkles – date to be arranged]
August 18 – First Rehearsal and Parents’ Circle
August 25 – Rehearsal
September 1 – NO REHEARSAL (Labor Day)
September 8 – Rehearsal and Parents’ Circle
September 15 – Rehearsal
September 22 – Rehearsal and Parents’ Circle
September 29 – Rehearsal
October 6 – Works-In-Progress Concert
October 13 – NO REHEARSAL (Fall Break)
October 20 – Rehearsal and Parents’ Circle
October 27 Rehearsal
November 3 – Rehearsal and Parents’ Circle
November 10 – Rehearsal
November 17 – Rehearsal and Parents’ Circle
November 24 – NO REHEARSAL (Thanksgiving Break)
December 1 – Rehearsal
December 8 – Dress Rehearsal and Parents’ Circle
December 15 – Christmas Concert
Concert Attire:
Bottoms All levels: Black dress bottoms (skirts or pants for girls) NO stretch pants (yoga pants, work-out pants, sweatpants, or leggings)
Tops for Group Class, Early Readers and Intermediate: White shirt or blouse.
Tops for Advanced Orchestra: Ordered SPS polo shirt (navy blue)
Tuition Fees and Payment Schedule
Prices are per-semester, and your commitment is to the entire year.
Single Classes:
$150 Suzuki Group Class
$180 Training Orchestra (includes Basic Theory)
$210 Intermediate or Advanced Orchestra
$ 75 Music and Motion ONLY (for younger siblings of SoundPoint students)
$ 75 Parents’ Circle ONLY(open to friends of SPS who don’t currently have students enrolled)
$195 Music Theory ONLY
$295 Chamber Music Experience ONLY
Combination Classes for Intermediate and Advanced students
$345 Orchestra and Music Theory ($60 savings)
$445 Orchestra and Chamber Music Experience ($60 savings)
$430Chamber Music Experience and Music Theory (no orchestra) ($60 savings)
Honors Track for Intermediate and Advanced students
$525 Orchestra, Music Theory AND Chamber Music Experience ($175 discount)
PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY THE FIRST REHEARSAL EACH SEMESTER
You can pay via:
Zelle – ellen@CreativeTenacity.com
Venmo – @CreativeTenacity
Check – made out to SoundPoint Strings
Cash
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Thanks to Our Donors and Sponsors!
We could not make this program run without the help of many people who support what we do. From the church who allows us to use their facilities, to those who donate instruments, or who donate tuition for students who could not afford to be part of SPS, sponsors help make this happen. If you would like to help, you can send a donation to our address below. And thank you so much for your help.
Sponsors:
East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra
Collegedale SDA Church
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