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John Stuart
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Lesson Title: Cello Chat
National Standards Used:
1. Singing
2. Performing
3. Improvising
4. Composing
5. Reading Notation
6. Listening
7. Evaluating
8. Connections - Arts
9. Connections - History, Culture
Materials: Scales: J Klengel \"Daily Tech Studies\" vol 1
Etudes: Alwin Schroeder \"170 Foundation Studies\" vol 1 and 2
Pieces: Suzuki \"Cello School\" vols 1-8
Description: As a cello student, there are two major areas that must be mastered. 1st, the technical aspects and 2nd the musical expression. Both must be approached early on. That is why a combination of SCALE WORK, ETUDES, and PIECES are important to a cellist developement.
Scales serve as a \"vehicle\" to improve our technique. Etudes function as a \"bridge\" between the pure technique of scales and the musical expression of the pieces. Etudes often focus on a particular technical challenge that will be faced in music making. Finally all the elements come together when we play a piece of music. We then become an advocate or spokesperson of the composer. We also may bring some new or personal ideas to the music. Remember, without a cellist, cello music is just dots on a page. It is our job to bring the music to life!
Assessment: No two students will progress in the same way. For some the progress will come quickly, for others (like me) it takes time and hard work! Each person must set personal goals that are achievable. Set a series of goals that that leads you where you want to go. Ultimately ,if we have a life-long love of music and the cello then that is success.
