New Violinists Master Bow Placement

The image shows a classroom setting with several students playing musical instruments, including violins, while a teacher stands in the foreground providing instruction.

Orchard Place

Nov 21 2025 8:00 AM

Orchard Place Elementary School fifth graders are learning how to play the violin under the direction of music teacher Ms. Katherine Koeppen.

Two young women, one holding a violin and the other assisting her, appear to be engaged in a musical activity in a room with various musical instruments and artwork displayed in the background.

A young person with dark hair wearing a black hoodie stands in front of various musical instruments, including a cello, in what appears to be a music studio or performance space.

A young woman with long brown hair is holding a violin and appears to be in a classroom setting, with various educational posters and materials visible in the background.

The students spent time practicing different musical notes and putting them together in a song.

Two individuals, a young woman wearing glasses and a young man, are engaged in playing a musical instrument, likely a violin, in what appears to be a classroom or studio setting.

A young woman with glasses is playing a violin in a room with various framed artworks and an "Orange" sign visible in the background.

A young woman with glasses is holding a violin and appears to be in a classroom or music studio setting, with shelves and other musical instruments visible in the background.

Specifically the students have been working on practicing "D" and "A" strings, bow holds, bow care and positions "1" and "2."

The image shows a musical staff displayed on a projection screen, with a treble clef symbol and the notes "F A C E" and "E G B D F" written below. In the foreground, there appears to be a desk or workstation with various items, including what looks like a microphone or audio equipment.

A person's hands are playing a violin, with the instrument's wooden body and strings visible in the foreground, while the background appears to be a dark, blurred setting.

Two young individuals, a boy and a girl, are playing violins in what appears to be a music classroom or studio setting, with a poster or artwork visible in the background.

Using their fingers, the students played a 4-beat-per-measure warm up activity while watching a video, as Ms. Koeppen walked around the room, helping them tune their violins.

A young girl with dark hair is intently playing a violin in a classroom setting, surrounded by musical instruments and other educational materials.

A person's hands are playing a violin, with the instrument's neck and fingerboard visible in the foreground, and a blurred background suggesting a performance or rehearsal setting.

A group of young students playing violins in a classroom setting, with various artworks and posters displayed on the walls behind them.

Using their fingers, the students practiced "FACE" and "EGBDF Picado" and then moved on to the classic songs "Hot Cross Buns" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb."

The image displays a projection screen showing a diagram labeled "Hot Cross Buns!!!" with musical notation and symbols, while the foreground includes various electronic equipment and devices.

Two young women are playing violins in what appears to be a music classroom or studio, with various musical instruments and equipment visible in the background.

Then is was time to learn how to properly hold their bows.

A young girl with glasses and braided hair is playing a violin in a room with various artwork and musical instruments displayed on the walls.

A young woman with dark hair is playing a violin in what appears to be a music studio or performance space, with various musical instruments and equipment visible in the background.

A young person holding a violin in a classroom setting with various educational materials and equipment visible in the background.

Using a pencil, Ms. Koeppen showed them where their finger placement needed to be.

A young woman with glasses and a burgundy sweater is standing in a classroom-like setting, gesturing and interacting with a student seated in front of her.

A young woman in a white shirt with a polka dot pattern is standing in a classroom-like setting, examining something on a table in front of her.

A woman with glasses and a burgundy sweater stands in a classroom setting, surrounded by educational posters and a chalkboard displaying classroom rules.

The students worked on balancing the violin bow with two fingers and on bow positions "1" and "2," first by holding the bow and then by positioning it over the violin.