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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

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Swinging Strings Violin Teaching Project Completes Year 1 With Performance

Information note for parents;
The in school violin  programme has concluded for this academic year.   We are very pleased with the students' progress over the course of the programme .  It is proposed to offer an after school orchestra programme next year for students who would like to pursue study of a stringed instrument further and  details will be available shortly. There are many good local instrumental tuition providers available locally and I will be issuing a guide to what is available in the next few weeks.

Should you wish to purchase an instrument, I recommend the Stentor Student 1 available from local supplier Custy's Music Store , Most students will be ready for a 3/4  size at this stage  with taller students ready for a full size instrument. Mention you are a student of the programme.

I wish to acknowledge the  excellent work of  Fiona de Buitleir in coordinating this project, Ray McInerney and Tom Glynn for their support and encouragement.   The enthusiasm with which teachers Dara Blake, Liz Spring , Eamonn Corry  and support staff Deirdre Larkin engaged in the project was crucial to engendering similar enthusiasm in their students. I enjoyed working with the students and their teachers very much and look forward to the next stage.

Sincere thanks to you all .


Cathy Desmond  BA HDip LTCL
Director Stringschool   email cdstringschool@gmail.com

2 comments:

  1. Cathy,
    Is there a clip of the Queen song at Shannon anywhere? Maeve

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  2. Well done on cracking Audioboo - thats a great idea - u are leading the charge in music technology

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