Preliminary Strings

Tutor Davina Donaldson

10:15 - 11:45am

• Introducing playing in parts and concepts of ensemble work to our young players.
• Players from beginner (open strings) to grade 2 standard.
• Players gain much experience through a wide range of fun repertoire, learning about dynamics, technique and general performance as an ensemble.

Intermediate String Ensemble

Tutor Chris Dixon

10:15 - 11:45am

• Violins,cellos and other strings about grades 2 to 4 
• Easy parts available for less experienced players playing in three and four parts learning to follow a line in group ensemble
• Recent repertoire includes Harry Potter, Sound of Music and Christmas tunes from around the world

Senior Strings

Tutor David Francis

10:15am - 12 noon

• Challenging ensemble pieces for string orchestra
• Grade 4 upwards
• Progressing to advanced performance through developing technique
• Recently enjoyed pieces include movements from Purcell's Abdelazar and Bartok's Hungarian Dances, Romances by Sibelius and Wagner, Concerto Grosso Op 6 No9 by Handel, Charterhouse Suite by Vaughan Williams, Concertino Pastorale by John Ireland, Overture To Faramondo by Handel, St Paul's Suite by Holst, Serenade for Strings by Norman Fulton, Serenade for String Orchestra by Michael Short, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Janacek Suite for String Orchestra, Britten Simple Symphony, Bartok Rumanian Dances, Purcell's Abdelazer Suite, Iain Kendal's Music for Strings.