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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

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Brass Bands and Balloon Bows



                Guest musicians from Ennis Brass Band


A very exciting day today as mystery guests from Ennis Brass Band visited all our classes today


 1


   **NEW **Rhythm 2 
               Kil-     fen-      or--    a      Cei      li        Dan  -cer 

These little notes are called quavers  not to be confused with these snacks.




2  Balloon Bows   Irelands Call Track 22

(Ms Mc Mahon's class learned how to make rocket bows as well)


3    We did some  tremolo bows and played our freeze game 

3 Wintertime in Rus-sia   slow Track 30

Mr Walsh's class  moved on to Rock You  14 short  Down Ups on A 

4 Brass family 

James and Thomas were brilliant on their brass instruments. Can you remember what they were called?

Welcoming our adult beginners to Swinging Strings . See you next week 



Inaugural adult class 

Excellent representatives of Ennis Brass Band 
Special mention Emmanel, Annie D Bass, Hannah Mr C and Sean Mr W
  

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