Welcome To the Swinging Strings Blog

The Swinging Strings Project would like to welcome pupils, parents and all interested parties to our website. This blog tracks the progress of 80+ children (and their teachers!) as they learn the violin. It is intended to act as a resource for the pupils as they progress and act as an information point for parents, teachers etc.

The project is delivered on an inclusive basis and links to the Irish Primary Music Curriculum. This means that ALL students particpate irrespective of musical backgrounds. It is believed that it is the one of biggest inclusive projects of its kind in the country. Have a look around and learn all about our violin project. Our cover photo was taken by award winning press photographer, John Kelly.
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Thank you

Cathy Desmond

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

What the pupils are saying......







1.  "Swinging strings is an enjoyable project in Ennis National School
Every Wednesday morning we have a practice and we learn lots
of things from songs to pizzicato (playing by plucking) and
how to use our bow.
The teacher's name is Miss Desmond. She is a nice lady 
Two weeks ago we listened to some music by Vivaldi.
We also listened to some rock music. The name of the song
was We Will Rock You. Then we played along!
It is amazing and I enjoy doing it.
On Monday Miss Desmond calls in to see us and
gives us a sneak peak at what we will do during our next lesson.
Thank you for reading this.

By NAOMI OBADEYI

 2. "In Ennis National School we have a kind visitor.
Her name is Miss Desmond and she is the violin teacher
we learn pitsacoto and bowing. It's not just classical, it's fun!
I really look forward to Wednesday.
It is only  for fourth class so I feel very special.
Its great craic.Just before Hallowe'en we listened to some scary music and I loved it."


By Rían Corey

3. "In  Ennis National School we are having violin lessons.
Our teacher is called Miss Desmond. Every wednesday we have our lessons. We learn pitsicato which is playing by plucking the strings with your fingers. Recently we have started using our bows.
All the classes are having a big show at the end of the year for the whole school. My favorite song is 'We will rock you'.
 learned how to stand;you have to position your feet like a butterfly's wings. We learned rest position & playing position. .
4th classes only are playing. We do not have to pay for violins.
We get 30 violin lessons altogether.It is a fun break from work.
It is a very enjoyable project for all the class.
It's not just classical, its groovy music too!

By Zoe Kayla Brigdale Age: 9
Teacher:Miss Spring




 

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