Birchwood Strings Saturdays, 10.00 – 11.00am This is a group that gives the opportunity of playing with other string players. It is a training ground to the basic skills for group playing aimed at established beginners to grade 2. Birchwood strings will probably be one of your child’s first experiences of playing in an ensemble. For many this can be an exciting new venture, but for some the prospect may be a little daunting. The ensemble is aimed at beginner string players (approximately grade 0-2) who have been learning for a few terms and are able to use first finger pattern. Our aim is to provide your child with the solid musical building blocks needed for successful orchestral playing, but within a friendly relaxed environment. The focus will be on sightreading, counting, playing in tune, listening to each other and learning how to follow a conductor. The primary goal is to have fun and build their confidence whilst preparing them for the next stage of orchestral playing. Sign up Burleigh Strings Saturdays, 10.00 - 11.00am This string orchestra requires string playing to the standard of grade 4-5, where third position has been established. Chromatic scale two octaves, playing off the string, beginnings of vibrato should be evident. More extended string repertoire from classical idioms of music are explored. Sign up String Orchestra Saturdays, 10.00 - 11.00am The string section of the Youth Orchestra String orchestra repertoire of an advanced standard is performed. Sign up String Quartets Saturdays, 8.40 - 9.40am Senior string quartets for pupils to develop string chamber music. Sign up