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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Cathy Desmond

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Preparing to put on a show

Our  Project Manager, Ms De Buitleir  had arranged for the group to rehearse in the hall and  Mr Corry's  and Mr Blakes's classes rehearsed their programme with the house band.  Raphael and Leah were leaders today; Patrick and Frank played bass . Everything went very smoothly and we are well on the way to being ready for our debut .

Draft programme: Mr Corry   O Come All Ye Faithful   Pizz open string G,
                                             Away in a Manger broken chords,
                                             Rudolph Retakes  Retakes on D and A    accompanied by House Band

Mr Blake     Tremelo Prelude to When a Child is Born
                     Jingle Bells   Down Up Bells
                    Good King Wenceslas     quavers on G Boys on 3rd finger on D

Ms Spring     We Will Rock You 
                     Toredors 
                     Fox Trot       

Anything Goes, a musical by Cole Porter. continues at Danlann, Colaiste Muire . Check out the clip. What other clip features music by this composer? . Where was he from?
check out http://www.classicsforkids.com/  for more information about this songwriter
                                       

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