*This listing is for students who are interested in attending the Little Strings class only. If you have already enrolled your student in the Epic Day for Kindergarten-1st Graders, then there is no need to purchase this option.
Overview:
In Little Strings, children will use motion and activity as they explore the world of music. As they develop new skills, they will learn the do-re-mis of solfege, practice tonal and rhythm patterns, and begin to read musical notation. They will also be introduced to the violin through Suzuki early learning techniques.
In this class, kids will:
Identify the parts of the violin and bow
Hold, carry, and care for the instrument properly
Develop correct posture and a beginning bow grip
Pluck open strings and produce beginning bowed sounds
Name the four violin strings
Recognize high and low sounds
Keep a steady beat and repeat simple rhythms
Understand fast, slow, loud, and soft
Follow musical directions and play simple patterns
Strengthen coordination, concentration, and confidence
Curriculum taught:
Curated
Class expectations
*Families involved in this class will be asked to sign a code of conduct agreement so that they know there is an expectation to act responsibly during instruction at PPS.
Timeline
This class begins Aug. 31st, 2026, and runs until Dec. 7th, 2026. This class runs every Monday from 930am-1020am with class breaks (no school) the weeks of Sept. 7th and Nov. 23rd for a total of 13 classes.
*class supply fee included
*This listing is for students who are interested in attending the Little Strings class only. If you have already enrolled your student in the Epic Day for Kindergarten-1st Graders, then there is no need to purchase this option.
Overview:
In Little Strings, children will use motion and activity as they explore the world of music. As they develop new skills, they will learn the do-re-mis of solfege, practice tonal and rhythm patterns, and begin to read musical notation. They will also be introduced to the violin through Suzuki early learning techniques.
In this class, kids will:
Identify the parts of the violin and bow
Hold, carry, and care for the instrument properly
Develop correct posture and a beginning bow grip
Pluck open strings and produce beginning bowed sounds
Name the four violin strings
Recognize high and low sounds
Keep a steady beat and repeat simple rhythms
Understand fast, slow, loud, and soft
Follow musical directions and play simple patterns
Strengthen coordination, concentration, and confidence
Curriculum taught:
Curated
Class expectations
*Families involved in this class will be asked to sign a code of conduct agreement so that they know there is an expectation to act responsibly during instruction at PPS.
Timeline
This class begins Aug. 31st, 2026, and runs until Dec. 7th, 2026. This class runs every Monday from 930am-1020am with class breaks (no school) the weeks of Sept. 7th and Nov. 23rd for a total of 13 classes.
*class supply fee included
