Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Group Violin Lessons - Abigail Koo Spring 2026
All students must complete a project for this class.
Instructor: Abigail Koo
Phone: 269-247-2287
Email: BerrienStrings@gmail.com
Location: Village Adventist Elementary School, Berrien Springs
Format: In Person
Start Date: Classes begin January
Course Description:
VAES Symphony equips young string players with essential ensemble skills, including technical instruction on string playing, music theory appropriate to the course level, rehearsal techniques to enhance listening and leadership, and opportunities to develop musical understanding and expression through organized rehearsals and performances.
Three classes are offered in the Fall 2025 semester:
- Allegro – Introduction to String
Tuesday, 2:10 – 3:00 PM - Vivace – Intermediate Players
Tuesday, 2:10 – 3:00 PM - Con Spirito – Advanced Players
Friday, 1:30 – 2:20 PM
Course Eligibility:
- For Allegro class enrollment, the child should be able to:
- Sit still for 15 minutes and follow the teacher’s verbal instruction
- Work independently for at least 5 minutes on a given task
- Go to the bathroom alone without assistance
- Know the English alphabet and be able to write his or her own name
- Sing “Happy Birthday” in tune to a given starting pitch
- For Vivace class enrollment
- Play most pieces from Suzuki Book 1
- Sightread hymns in D or G major
- For Con Spirito class enrollment
- Play most pieces from Suzuki Book 3
- Sightread most hymns in C, D, G and F major
- Play with vibrato
- Shift to 3rd position
The Partnership Program covers tuition and books. The program does not cover instrument rental fee.
For students paying out of pocket, the monthly fee of $50/month covers instruction and performance. Fees related to books, instrument purchase or rental, and instrument maintenance are not covered in the monthly instruction fee.
Abigail Koo - Group Violin Syllabus
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Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak
