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From Handel to a Mexican Folk Song: Practice Makes Perfect

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A group of young musicians playing violins in a classroom setting, with various musical instruments and equipment visible in the background.
From Handel to a Mexican Folk Song: Practice Makes Perfect
Chippewa

Chippewa Middle School orchestra students, under the direction of Mr. Dion Morales, are busy preparing for their upcoming concert, meeting for rehearsals each morning before school.

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The image shows a group of people, including a person playing a violin, seated in what appears to be a classroom or study area, with various items and materials visible in the background.
A group of musicians, including a cellist, violinist, and others, are gathered in a room with musical equipment and instruments.

Each rehearsal begins with the essential tuning of instruments and individual practice.

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Their current selections they are working on include the folk song "La Llorona," and the chorus from "Judas Maccabaeus."

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A group of people, including a person playing a cello, are seated in a room with musical instruments and equipment in the background.
A young woman is playing the violin in a classroom setting, with various educational materials and posters visible in the background.

The students focused on adjusting their bow speed and string technique as they played "Judas Maccabaeus," a piece composed by George Frideric Handel in 1746.

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They then moved on to "La Llorona," a Mexican folk song which means "weeping woman" and was featured in the Pixar movie "Coco." 

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A group of people playing violins, with sheet music in front of them, in what appears to be a classroom or rehearsal setting.
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Throughout both pieces, the students refined their pacing, speed and overall tone.

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Mr. Dion was impressed with the students' hard work and the progress they've made this year! 

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A group of students, some holding violins, are seated in a classroom or rehearsal space, focused on their musical performance.
A young woman in a white sweater is drinking from a glass bottle while surrounded by a crowd of people in the background.

The orchestra students are excited to perform the music for their family and friends at the upcoming concert.

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