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

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Music Education in Ennis


INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION LOCAL PROVIDERS.

There are many opportunities to access instrumental tuition locally.  Some of the main providers are listed here.

Stringschool   Cathy Desmond.    * Announcing  New for 2011
After school group  tuition programme in violin /cello  at Ennis NS for 5th and 6th  class students .  Application form will be issued in  first week of school term
email  cdstringschool@gmail.com    to reserve a place  and for further information


Ennis Brass Band offer free tuition and instrument loan  in return for regular commitment. Classes run on Thursday evenings in Band Room at Ennis Community College.   www.ennisbrassband.com 

Traditional fiddle classes  run on Thursdays and Saturdays  at Cois na hAbhna  with Trish Clarke and Brendan Larissey
 http://www.coisnahabhna.ie/    for more details


Summer Music in Galway   Youth Opera Programme offered in Ennis for three week period beginning 25th July for children of all ages who enjoy singing www.summermusicingalway.com


Custy’s Music offer tuition in traditional Irish instruments  in small groups at their town centre premises.  www.custysmusic.com  Good information point for sourcing local teachers.  

Clare Music Makers   Bank Place  Tuition in many instruments . Tuition  is mostly on a one to one basis  and a range of ensembles are offered.

Maoin Cheoil an
Chláir  College Rd.
Tuition in range of instruments  including some traditional instruments.  Tuition on one to one basis. http://www.maoincheoil.com/

Ennis Guitar School Mike Varden  offers  individual and group tuition at the premises in Elevation Park Business School and in many schools including Ennis NS www.ennisguitarschool.com