Dear Kindergarten families:
I know some families were asking excellent questions about how to procure a violin for your child for Grade One, so I wanted to pass along the following information. It was sent to Admissions by a supplier (from whom you can order through their toll free phone number, as well as ask any relevant questions). Some students purchase or lease locally at QuestMusique or Spirited Music. If you would like to find out if there are families who have gently used violins to sell, or would like to know more about what your child needs, Mr. Badiuk, the violin instructor, can be contacted at violin@bsls.ca, or you may leave a phone message for him with the office at 984-9600 x.5. He teaches the children daily at BSLS, as well as offering private, after school and lunch hour violin, guitar and mandolin lessons. If you lease/buy from a local supplier, they will provide you with the size recommendation for your child's first violin for school. If you decide to order from Kessler violins (information below) or buy second hand, Mr. B. can also assist you in determining the size of violin your child will require.
In addition to visiting the band class, Mr. B. has visited the children in Kindergarten during our Star of the Week program, and we will have an opportunity to see the violin students prior to the end of Kindergarten so that the children currently in Kindergarten will more confidently be able to transition into their music class in Grade One.
"Music washes away from the soul
the dust of everyday life."
~ Berthold Auerbach (1812-1882) ~
Warmest wishes,
Mrs. Lorianne Butterfield
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KESSLER VIOLINS
Here is a bit of info about the violins and some pictures:
High grade violin outfits, fitted with ebony pegs, including case, rosin bow and with adjustable tailpiece. From size 1/32 (suitable for 2 year old) all the way up to 4/4 (full adult size). Fitted up by professional violin maker. $87.00
Many other violin outfits in stock in higher grades.
Music stands: light folding $10.00, heavy folding $20.00, orchestra stand $29.00
Chromatic digital tuner $10.00, clip on digital tuner $9.00.
Digital metronome $4.00
We stock a large variety of parts including
violin cases, from basic model $29.00 each to professional quality $155.00
Violin bows, from basic models $27.00 to professional quality
violin rosin $1.00, $2.50, $3.50, $7.50, $10.00
Student violin strings $6.00 per set, professional strings $32.00 per set
pre-fitted violin bridges $4.40 each
Other items of interest
Celtic penny whistles $9.00, Bohdran $49.00 (celtic drum)
Guitars, student size $49.00 each and adult size $79.00
If you have any questions just give me a call 1-800-377-3187
Best regards, Sheila Kessler
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