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PROGRAMS 1. PRIVATE VIOLIN LESSONS Violinist Michael Dabroski teaches weekly individual private violin lessons in half hour lengths. The lesson focus - learning how to play the violin - is violin technique and music interpretation using original, Suzuki and traditional learning methods. A lesson curriculum is provided upon request. All abilities and levels, ages five to adult, are welcome. Scheduling, billing and studio policies exist. Necessary supplemental materials include music books, metronome, a music stand and supplies (strings, rosin, shoulder rest). The Private Violin Lesson goal seeks to: ~ Provide the highest quality training services to beginner and advanced level violin students. ~ Establish a comprehensive and contemporary teaching guide and plan to instruct violin students. ~ Increase music appreciation and understanding through violin learning. 2. BACHWOODS An affordable musical experience designed to teach students how to play the violin and chamber music using music composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The BACHWOODS goal seeks to: ~ Provide the highest quality training services to beginner and advanced level violin students. ~ Establish a comprehensive and contemporary teaching guide and plan to instruct violin students. ~ Increase music appreciation and understanding through violin learning. 3. NATURE IN CHAMBER MUSIC An exclusive chamber music instructional program for students selected to: ~ learn and perform noteworthy chamber music compositions. ~ explore reasons how and why composers might associate their music with nature. ~ improve their individual and ensemble instrumental playing skills. Invited student participants receive an intensive artistic experience culminating in a concert at the end of the program. The concert will feature a musical performance supported by nature and environmental theme related presentations (visual and spoken). 4. MUSIC THEORY and COMPOSITION Designed for music students to study rhythm, pitch, and musical form using textbook and manuscript paper. No prior experience necessary. All ages. Weekly and project assignments are provided. 5. SOLO VIOLIN CONCERTS Violinist Michael Dabroski offers two Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) violin solo performance projects: Six Suites for Solo Cello BWV 1007-1012 (transcribed for Solo Violin) and Three Partitas for Solo Violin BWV 1002, 1004 and 1006. The Solo Violin Concert goal seeks to: ~ Perform important violin solo programs including repertoire of various musical style. ~ Reveal important violin pedagogical techniques. ~ Inspire students and listeners to seek violin educational opportunities. ~ Increase access, awareness and develop audiences for chamber music.

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY September to December (12 lesson Weeks) Violin/Chamber Music Teaching and Burlington School for the Arts (BSA) Office Schedule: ~ Monday 9:00-1:00pm: BSA – (Burlington Office) 2:30-3:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Bellwether School) 3:00-3:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Bellwether School) 4:00-4:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Bellwether School) 4:30-5:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Bellwether School) ~ Tuesday 10:15-11:45am: Chamber Music – CLOSED (Charlotte Waldorf School) 1:00-2:30pm: BSA – (Burlington Office) 3:00-3:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 3:30-4:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 4:00-4:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 4:30-5:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) ~ Wednesday 10:15-11:45am: Chamber Music – CLOSED (Charlotte Waldorf School) 1:00-2:30pm: BSA – (Burlington Office) 3:00-3:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 3:30-4:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 4:00-4:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 4:30-5:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 5:00-5:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School)** 5:30-6:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School)** 6:00-6:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School)** 6:30-7:00pm: Private Lesson – OPEN (Shelburne Waldorf School)** 7:00-7:30pm: Private Lesson – OPEN (Shelburne Waldorf School)** ~ Thursday 6:30-7:00am: Private Lesson - CLOSED 9:00-1:00pm: BSA – (Burlington Office) 3:00-3:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 3:30-4:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 4:00-4:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 4:30-5:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 5:00-5:30pm: Music Theory/Comp – OPEN (Shelburne Waldorf School)** 5:00-5:30pm: String Quartet – OPEN (Shelburne Waldorf School)** ~ Friday 9:00-12:30pm: BSA – (Burlington Office) 1:00-1:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Burlington) 3:00-3:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 3:30-4:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 4:00-4:30pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 4:30-5:00pm: Private Lesson – CLOSED (Shelburne Waldorf School) 5:00-5:30pm: Music Theory/Comp – OPEN (Shelburne Waldorf School)** 5:00-5:30pm: String Quartet – OPEN (Shelburne Waldorf School)** ** alternating week schedule: ~ Wednesday (9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, and 12/6) ~ Thursday (9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 12/7) ~ Friday (9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/8)

LESSON WEEKS 2006 FALL TERM September 11 - Lesson Week #1 September 18 - Lesson Week #2 September 25 - Lesson Week #3 October 2 - Lesson Week #4 October 9 - Lesson Week #5 October 16 - Lesson Week #6 (no lessons 19th and 20th) October 23 - Lesson Week #7 October 30 - Lesson Week #8 November 6 - Lesson Week #9 November 13 - Lesson Week #10 November 20 - NO LESSONS November 27 - Lesson Week #11 December 4 - Lesson Week #12 December 11 - Lesson Make-up STUDENT CONCERT: December 10, 2006 ------------------------- 2007 WINTER TERM January 8 - Lesson Week #1 January 15 - Lesson Week #2 (no lesson 15th) January 22 - Lesson Week #3 January 29 - Lesson Week #4 February 5 - Lesson Week #5 February 12 - Lesson Week #6 February 19 - Lesson Week #7 February 26 - NO LESSONS March 6 - Lesson Week #8 (no lessons 6th and 7th) March 12 - Lesson Week #9 March 19 - Lesson Week #10 ------------------------- 2007 SPRING TERM March 26 - Lesson Week #1 April 2- Lesson Week #2 April 9 - Lesson Week #3 April 16 - Lesson Week #4 April 30 - Lesson Week #5 May 7 - Lesson Week #6 May 14 - Lesson Week #7 May 21 - Lesson Week #8 May 28 - Lesson Week #9 (no lesson 28th) June 4 - Lesson Week #10 STUDENT CONCERT: May 20, 2007