Common Ground Fair Play-In
Sept. 23, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 23, 2023, 2:00-2:50 p.m.
Sunflower Stage in the Children's Area
Common Ground Fair
Unity, ME
Registered students and one parent/guardian get FREE admittance to the fair. Event is limited to 15 students. Must be MSA members.
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Join us for this fantastic opportunity to play with other string students. Violinists, violists, and cellists of all ages and levels are invited. A play-in is where students get together and play through a set of music for fun. It is an incredible showcase of the progression of learning and the joy of sharing a common repertoire! The Suzuki repertoire is shared throughout the world, so while two violinists may not be able to speak the same language, they can make beautiful music together.
Students should play any pieces on Play-In Repertoire List (below) they know. There is no rehearsal. So please make sure to thoroughly review the music from the repertoire list because there will be spectators.
Specifics:
You must be an MSA member to participate. It's easy to join and there is an annual membership fee of only $20. JOIN HERE.
Enrollment is limited to only 15 students, so please make sure you can commit to this.
There is no registration fee.
Registered students and one parent/guardian get FREE admittance to the fair. Performers will also receive a FREE Common Ground Fair Volunteer T-Shirt after they perform.
Dress casually and have fun.
The play-in will be led by Maine Suzuki Association teachers.
You will receive more details about the event as the date gets closer.
Families need to purchase any other tickets on their own--see link below.
About Common Ground Fair tickets: Advance pricing, available until September 21, is as follows: $15 for adults (18-64); $12 for elders (65+); $12 for youth (13-17); free for children (12 and under); and free for persons with disabilities and one attending person. MORE INFO HERE.
Play-In Repertoire List
This list may change at the play-in to adapt to playing levels and instruments of students who attend.
Violinists, be prepared to play Twinkles through Perpetual Motion one string lower to match the violas and cellos.
Violists and cellists are welcome play duets or other harmony parts that match the violin keys. Use music at this LINK or ask your teacher what works for you. There are not harmonies for every piece on this list. If you are playing harmonies, feel free to bring music, a stand, and clothes pins to keep your music from blowing away.
Violin Music
Book 1
*Play these in D Major (play one string lower) to play with violists and cellists.
*Twinkle
*Lightly Row
*Song of the Wind
*Go Tell Aunt Rhody
*Allegro
*Perpetual Motion
Happy Farmer
Book 2
Chorus from “Judas Maccabaeus”
Hunters' Chorus
Gavotte from “Mignon”
Book 3
Martini, Gavotte
Humoresque
Bach, Bouree
Book 4
Seitz, Concerto No. 2, 3rd mvt
Vivaldi, Concerto in A Minor, 1st mvt
Bach, Double Concerto, 1st mvt, Violin 2
Book 5
Bach, Double Concerto, 1st mvt, Violin 1
Book 6
Corelli, La Folia
Not in Suzuki Books
Monti, Czardas
Viola Music
Book 1
Twinkles
French Folk Song
Lightly Row
Song of the Wind
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Allegro
Perpetual Motion
Book 2
Chorus from “Judas Maccabaeus”
Witches Dance
Hunters' Chorus
Book 3
Martini Gavotte
Humoresque
Gavotte in D Major
Book 4
Seitz Concerto #2, 3rd mvt.
Book 5
Spinning Wheel
Country Dance
Cello Music
Book 1
Twinkles
French Folk Song
Lightly Row
Song of the Wind
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Allegro
Perpetual Motion
Book 2
Hunters’ Chorus
Book 3
Webster, Scherzo
Book 4
Breval, Sonata in C, mvt 1
Book 5
Squire Danes Rustique
Book 6
Vivaldi, Concerto for 2 cellos
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