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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

Monday, June 11, 2012

Final Concert School Orchestra Concert


The Swinging Strings After School Group gave their final performance last Monday in Room 12 for family members

Specially invited guests Deputy Principal Ms Corbett , Band Director Ms de Buitleir and Ms Anne McMahon.

Participants 2011/12 Ali  Julia , Damien , Isabelle, Tara , Katie
Edith and Shauna  cello
   

The project is concluded until September .  I am very proud of them


Summer Work 
Work through your Essential Elements Book .

Work on your repertoire . You should be able to play 10 tunes by heart at the end of the summer .]

Listening to the radio?  Have a go at picking out a tune or jingle (Tip try singing it through first)

Join the School Band when they recruit in September.  Enquiries Ms de Buitleir Room 12

Programme

Scale on D 
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 
Frere Jacques
Foxtrot 
Blues 
Lightly Row 
Ode to Joy


We have had a very successful year with weekly classes. performances in the School Hall, Shannon Airport, and room 12. The 4th class groups performed on the streets in Ennis in a series of Flashmobs. We heard virtuoso fiddle players in Glor . 


I will be posting arrangements for September on this site. Please send me an email to cdstringschool@gmail.com to register your interest. 


A sincere thank you to all the teachers and parents who supported the project over the course of the year.


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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Orchestra Class Final Class



Programme 

Twinkle Twinkle 

Scale on D     Aon Do Muc is Bo 
Scale on A    
Scale D to D Two rhythms 

Foxtrot  Blues 

French Folk Song 

Boil Em Cabbage  
Ode to Joy 


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