Program Information
The Giocoso String Program combines the love of learning and a passion for music to create a family-friendly string program.
Private Lessons
All students will be given instruction in varying time lengths. For Book 1-2 students, a 30 minute lesson is sufficient. For advanced students (Book 3 and up), 45 minute and 1 hour lessons are available. Mr. Pezzino teaches Tuesday and Thursday. Ms. Licetti & Ms. Greenberg teach Monday through Friday
Group Classes
Group classes reinforce concepts learned at private lessons, encourage musical techniques and phrasing, and provide motivation and socialization.
All lower and middle school group classes meet on Monday afternoons from 4-7:30 pm. The High School Strolling Strings Class meets on Thursday afternoons. Cost is free to all Program Students.
Play-ins & Play-downs
Play-Ins and Play-Downs are a lot of fun! All students join together for group playing of repertoire. A Play-in occurs when the Repertoire is played randomly and a Play-Down occurs when we start at the most advanced piece and play – down to the Twinkle Variations. All the students love these special events!
Solo Days
Throughout the year, we hold Solo Days during group lessons. Each student is invited to perform a solo and will receive a certificate for their participation. A recital is a reward for wonderful practicing. We encourage each student to choose a piece that reflects their best playing.
Group Concerts
Several times a year, there will be performances here at school, at local Nursing Homes and in the community. We love to perform!
Note: Concert Dress is black dress shoes, navy blue or black dress pants/skirts, and white button-up dress shirt or complete black.
High School Strolling Strings
The high school group class is taught by Mr. Pezzino on Thursday evenings. High school students will be learning music by ear, learning about improvisation, and various styles of music from around the world.
Parent Class
This class is being offered in loving memory of Anya Yates (1966-2000) who wanted to play music with her own children. This group class is for parents who are beginners or in Early Book 1. It is free and will be offered in three 8-week sessions if there are 6 parents interested. There will be a sign-up during the first week of class. All parents need to have their own-sized instruments.