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July 8 (Sun) - Emma & Nic in House Concert

 

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July 8 (Sun) -  Emma & Nic in House Concert

Incredible musicians you don't want to miss.
4pm at Bev's. Suggested Donation: $10-$20. Youth is free.
For details, click the poster.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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July 7th - Choochokam

 The weather was perfect.  Everybody enjoyed the festive mood of Choochokam. Anny's playing while Hula hooping rocked! Linda said, "I was amazed by how good the improvised Pachelbel Canon sounded." Marena joined Arthur, Talia and Linda, improvising. 

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July 7 (Sat) - Choochokam

We will play at the children's theater stage - open mic at 3pm Contact Elizabeth
Here is the list:

Twinkle variation #1
Twinkle Theme
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
May Song
Allegro

solo's

Are You Sleeping
Swallowtail
Pachabel's Canon

Boil the Cabbages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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July 4th Parade
The weather was nice (still a little more chilly than last year ) and we had fun marching with the Swedish Walking song!
Thank you, David and Kitty for the great photos!
 
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Above,  group photo after the parade. 
 
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Above, our driver and guard

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July 4 (Wed) - Maxwelton Parade  
webassets/max4thparade2011-04.jpgwebassets/max4thparade2011-01.jpgWe will meet at the barn at 11am.  Look for green vintage Dodge truck, wear red, white, and blue, and bring ribbons & streamers for decorating your instrument. The parade will start at 1pm and we will march to to Maxwelton Park.
We will play:
1. Swedish Walking Song (see this video)
2. Orange Blossom Special
Video for more complicated version
Contact Jodie for details. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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June 26-29 (Tue-Fri) - Pre Twinkle Camp

 There were 13 students participating in the class. Thank you, Talia, Annie and others for assisting Linda!

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June 26-29 (Tue-Fri) - Pre Twinkle Camp
Learn the violin, viola or cello! Taught by Linda.

(Ages 3–7) Your child can start learning the basics of music now! We’ll use fingers & hands in singing games, learn the parts of your instrument, how to use the bow, playing posture, and start out with easy tunes. Parents are welcome (and required for 3 & 4 year- olds). Instructor Linda Good brings 40 years of teaching experience, utilizing Suzuki training, and a MA in Ethnomusicology.
Held at SW Parks & Rec., 10-11am • $25
 
Register at Parks& Rec - (360) 221-5484. For details, contact Linda.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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June 2rd, 2012 - Arts Festival at SW High School

Island Strings has an honor to have Gloria.

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