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Violin Note Reading Practice (Part 1)

Learn tricks to improve your music reading on the violin! In this online violin lesson Dave helps you learn to read sheet music, including understanding what the open string notes are and what notes can be found using each finger on each of the different strings.

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Music makes kids feel good.
We give Northumberland music education โ€” helping every child find their voice and raise it in a chorus of community.

๐ŸŽถโ„๏ธ Feel the Warmth of Winter Music! โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽถ Join us ๐ŸŽถโ„๏ธ Feel the Warmth of Winter Music! โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽถ

Join us for SONGโ€™s Winter Spotlight Concert โ€” an afternoon of joy, talent, and community!

๐Ÿ—“ Sunday, February 1st
๐Ÿ•’ 3:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Capitol Theatre, Port Hope

Our talented students have been working hard since October, and now it's time to celebrate their incredible growth and creativity! ๐ŸŒŸ

โœจ Featuring performances by:
๐ŸŽค Choir
๐ŸŽป Strings
๐ŸŽธ Rock Band
๐ŸŽง After School Music Club

This heartwarming showcase brings together the best of our after-school programming and reminds us just how powerful music can be โ€” especially when itโ€™s made together.

๐ŸŽŸ Tickets available through the Capitol Theatre Box Office:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://capitoltheatre.com/events/songs-winter-spotlight-concert-2026-02-01-300-pm/

Bring your friends and family and help us celebrate our young musicians! ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŽต #songprogram  #WinterConcert #MusicEducationMatters #NorthumberlandYouth
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๐ŸŽถโ˜€๏ธ We need some SUNSHINE! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽถ Our Drop-In Choir i ๐ŸŽถโ˜€๏ธ We need some SUNSHINE! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽถ
Our Drop-In Choir is BACK this week โ€“ and we are ready to sing the clouds away!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Wednesday (weather permitting!)
โฐ 4:30โ€“5:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Port Hope High School Lecture Hall

๐Ÿ’› No experience needed
๐ŸŽค We provide the lyrics, instructors, and accompaniment
๐ŸŽถ All you need to do is show up and SING!

Bring your friends, bring your joy, and bring your best "You Are My Sunshine" vibes.

Donations are always welcome to keep SONGโ€™s programming free for youth across Northumberland ๐ŸŒŸ

Letโ€™s raise our voices, lift some spirits, and warm up the week together!

#FriendsOfSONG #SONGprogram #SingWithUs #NorthumberlandMusic #WinterWellness
TODAY'S DROP IN CHOIR IS CANCELLED! Oh the weathe TODAY'S DROP IN CHOIR IS CANCELLED!

Oh the weather outside is frightful! And the carols inside...
Oh dang! Even my lyrical whimsy is being interrupted by this snow!

Thanks to everyone who has joined us this year for carolling at the Friends of SONG Drop In Choirs. We'll resume again in the New Year!

Stay warm and safe!
๐ŸŽป๐ŸŽ„ Muppets & Mozart: A Holiday Concert with La Jeu ๐ŸŽป๐ŸŽ„ Muppets & Mozart: A Holiday Concert with La Jeunesse & SONG! ๐ŸŽถ

Get ready for a musical mash-up of pure magic! Join La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra and featured performers from SONG Choirs for an unforgettable afternoon of festive fun and classical flair.

๐Ÿ—“ Sunday, December 6
๐Ÿ•‘ 2:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Port Hope United Church
๐ŸŽŸ Tickets โžก tinyurl.com/35yzympr

This family-friendly concert blends the timeless elegance of Mozart with the whimsical joy of the Muppets โ€” a perfect way to kick off the holiday season with music, laughter, and local talent.

Whether you're a Mozart maestro or a Muppet maniac, thereโ€™s something for everyone!

๐ŸŽถ Featuring:
โœจ La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra
โœจ SONGโ€™s Children's and Youth Choirs

Come support youth music and celebrate the season with this heartwarming community collaboration! ๐Ÿ’ซ
 #LYJO #SONGchoirs #HolidayConcert #NorthumberlandArts #YouthMusicMatters #PortHopeEvents #CobourgConcerts #SONGprogram
๐ŸŽ„โœจ You're Invited: Friends of SONG Holiday Drop-In ๐ŸŽ„โœจ You're Invited: Friends of SONG Holiday Drop-In Choir ๐ŸŽถ
Whether you're a shower singer or a stage star โ€” come raise your voice with us this festive season!

๐ŸŽค Dec 3 โ€“ Holiday Carolling
 Join our merry crew for a joyful round of carols and classic tunes. No experience needed โ€” just bring your holiday cheer and weโ€™ll bring the lyrics!

๐ŸŽถ Dec 10 โ€“ Holiday Pop Hits
 From George Michael to Michael Bublรฉ, weโ€™re ringing in the season with everyoneโ€™s favourite festive pop songs. Come sing your heart out!

๐Ÿ—“ Wednesdays, Dec 3 & Dec 10
 ๐Ÿ•Ÿ 4:30โ€“5:30 PM
 ๐Ÿ“ Port Hope High School Lecture Hall
 ๐Ÿ’ธ Free to join โ€“ donations welcome to support SONGโ€™s free music programs!
 ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ Everyone welcome โ€“ no commitment, no pressure, just joy.
 ๐ŸŽผ Lyrics provided. Plaid optional. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Letโ€™s fill the season with harmony, laughter, and connection. Bring a friend (or five)!
#FriendsofSONG #HolidayChoir #SONGDropInChoir #PortHopeEvents #CommunitySings #MusicForAll #SONGprogram
This Giving Tuesday weโ€™re seeing DOUBLE! (Daves an This Giving Tuesday weโ€™re seeing DOUBLE! (Daves and Donations!)

Thanks to 3 generous supporters, every donation received today will be DOUBLED (up to $10,000). 

Weโ€™re celebrating by championing our Double Dave Instructors who work overtime to give kids in Northumberland DOUBLE The Fun.Whether youโ€™re a Shewchukker or a Shotzkto Stan, our Daves bring the best beats and bows to Northumberlandโ€™s music makers. 

So, why give?
 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Because our instructors are legends.
 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Because our kids are magic.
 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Because community matters.
๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŽถ And if nothing elseโ€ฆ
 
Do it for Dave. ๐Ÿ˜Ž (And the other Dave too!)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Donate now at songprogram.org/donaten (click on our Linktree link in our bio to get there!)
Itโ€™s Giving Tuesday, Itโ€™s Giving Tuesday Thatโ€™s r Itโ€™s Giving Tuesday, Itโ€™s Giving Tuesday

Thatโ€™s right, weโ€™re seeing double!

This Giving Tuesday, every single dollar you donate to SONG is being matched โ€” up to $10,000! Thanks to three big SONG supporters, your gift of free music for local kids will go ever further. ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽป๐ŸŽค

Want to help keep our after-school classes, in-school ensembles, and youth performances thriving?

โœจ Now is the moment.
 ๐ŸŽถ Now is the music.
 ๐Ÿ’™ Now is the MATCH.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Donate today and double your impact: www.songprogram.org/donate
๐ŸŽถ You just call on your brother... and come SING w ๐ŸŽถ You just call on your brother... and come SING with us! ๐ŸŽถ

This week at Friends of SONG, weโ€™re lifting spirits with the soul-soothing classic Lean on Me by Bill Withers. ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ’›

No experience? No problem! ๐Ÿ™Œ We provide:
โœ… Lyrics
โœ… Coaching
โœ… A warm community of fellow singers
โœ… Plaid-wearing instructors (plaid optionalโ€ฆ but encouraged ๐Ÿ˜‰)

๐Ÿ—“ Every Wednesday | 4:30โ€“5:30PM
๐Ÿ“ Lecture Hall, Port Hope High School
๐Ÿ’ฐ Free to attend โ€“ Donations welcome to support SONGโ€™s free music programs for kids

โœจ Come solo or bring a friend โ€“ we promise to be there for each other... and for the music. #LeanOnMe #FriendsOfSONG #DropInChoir #NorthumberlandMusic #SONGcommunity
๐ŸŽค Friends of SONG Drop-In Choir: Weโ€™ll Be There fo ๐ŸŽค Friends of SONG Drop-In Choir: Weโ€™ll Be There for You! ๐ŸŽถ

The Friends of SONG Choir is back this Wednesday and weโ€™re singing the theme from Friends! ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ Whether youโ€™re a Monica or a Chandler, youโ€™re invited to clap along, belt it out, and laugh your way through this feel-good anthem of friendship and fun.

๐ŸงฃLast week, with planning everyone was on to a theme, so we say: plaid optional ๐Ÿ˜œ

๐Ÿ—“ Every Wednesday
๐Ÿ•Ÿ 4:30โ€“5:30 PM
๐Ÿ“Lecture Hall, Port Hope High School
๐ŸŽต Lyrics & coaching provided
๐Ÿ’ฐ No cost to join โ€“ donations welcome to support free music for kids

No commitment. No experience needed. Just show up and SING!

#FriendsofSONG #DropInChoir #Weโ€™llBeThereForYou #PortHopeEvents #SupportFreeMusic #SingWithUs #SONG13
๐ŸŽ‰ SONG's Winter WarmUP is BACK โ€” and it's HOTTER t ๐ŸŽ‰ SONG's Winter WarmUP is BACK โ€” and it's HOTTER than ever! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŽ„
๐Ÿ—“ Thursday, Nov 20
 ๐Ÿ“ Dalewood Golf Club
 ๐Ÿ’ธ $75 Ticket includes a $25 charitable tax receipt!

Join us for a cozy, classy evening of cocktails, music, laughter, and holiday hacks to get you fully prepped for the season! โœจ
๐ŸŽ“ 4 Must-Attend Masterclasses to LEVEL UP your holiday game:
 ๐Ÿธ Easy Holiday Entertaining with Signe Langford โ€“ whip up an elegant app + holiday cocktail in minutes!
 ๐ŸŽฒ Game ON! with Miles Bowman โ€“ bring the laughs with unforgettable games for any group.
 ๐Ÿฅ Build a Brunch Board with Kim Miller โ€“ create a no-stress, crowd-pleasing holiday morning spread.
 ๐Ÿ“š Reading RoundUP with Jennifer Bogart of Readerโ€™s Nook โ€“ find the perfect book gift for every age.
๐ŸŽถ PLUS:
Live music all evening, including performances from SONG students

Northumberlandโ€™s most jaw-dropping Silent Auction, featuring:
 ๐ŸŽง Signed collectorโ€™s vinyl + turntable
 ๐Ÿž Bread for a year from Happenstance
 โšพ Raptors, & Jays Tickets
 ๐ŸŽป Tickets to Blue Rodeo, Natalie MacMaster, The Good Lovelies, Capitol Theatre & Cultivate
 ๐ŸŒ๏ธ Golf Getaways & SO much more being announced!

This is holiday magic, made local โ€” and it all supports free music education for kids across Northumberland! ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŽต
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Grab your ticket now before it sells out:
 ๐Ÿ‘‰ songprogram.org/warmup
Wednesdays at Port Hope High School you're invited Wednesdays at Port Hope High School you're invited to join the Friends of SONG Drop-In Choir. No experience necessary. No commitment, come when you can! We provide the instructors, the lyrics and the musical backing! 
Donations to this group help keep SONG's programming for kids and youth free across Northumberland!
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P.O. Box 67
Cobourg, ON K9A 4K2

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Sing

SONG offers free choral programs for children and youth ages 6+, at locations in Cobourg and Port Hope. Sing with us up to 4 times a week. Music, uniforms, healthy snacks, and community are provided for free.

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SONG offers free string programs for children and youth ages 7+, at locations in Cobourg and Port Hope. Play with us up to 4 times a week. Instruments, music, uniforms, healthy snacks, and community are provided for free.
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We are always looking for volunteers to assist with our choral and string programs. Join our musical community where children and youth can learn, create, and be part of a team.

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