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Music Education
Violin Class: Starting from Fall, 2010, Kwong Kow Chinese School collaborated with the Ip Piano School (http://www.ippianoschool.com/Home.html) to teach Violin Lessen. The program will bring group instruction to KKCS students on the Saturday of every week. The goal of this course is to introduce students the basics of Western music (rhythm, notes, notation, etc.) and also introduce the basic techniques of playing the violin. This is accomplished through the use of both traditional and contemporary music, and the combination of group playing and individual practice.We find it ideal to teach in groups of 4-6 students, as it provides a good balance between individual attention from the instructor, and interaction with other students.
Future plan from the Ip Piano School: As the program develops over time, and more students reach a certain performance, we hope to enhance the communal learning experience through possible development of a chamber music program and regular masterclasses, as well as the formation of an orchestra. This will benefit the students in that it will enhance the support students have from those around them, and it will also benefit KKCS by creating a musical community in Chinatown that will help to attract and retain students.
Although it will take time, we believe the development of such a program will be of incredible benefit to all parties involved, resulting in well-rounded and informed students, and a vibrant and diverse musical community in Chinatown, of which KKCS will be the center, drawing students, parents, and other members of the Chinese community together.
Winnie S.C. Ip, Music Director bio: Winnie S.C. Ip is the founder and director of the Ip Piano School. She received her B.M. from the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, Connecticut, and her M.M. from Catholic University in Washington D.C. She holds a diploma with merit for advanced chamber music and a L.R.S.M., both from the Royal Schools of Music, England. Ms. Ip is a National Certified Teacher of Piano and music Theory for Music Teachers National Association. Ms. Ip also holds a Certificate in Administration and Management from the Harvard University Extension School.
Winnie S.C. Ip, NCTM, of, Boston, Massachusetts, received the 2005 Piano Technicians Guild Foundation (PTGF) Teacher of the Year Award.
Ip is the founder and music director of The Ip Piano School in Boston. She also is the founder and local representative of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in England.
Ip has organized concerto with the Ip School to raise money in support of worthy projects, including the Kwong Kow Chinese School, Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts and The String Advancement Education, and Brain Tumor Markoff Fundation.
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