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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Thank you

Cathy Desmond

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Stringschool Summer Newsletter

     Stringschool Newsletter  May 2013

Summer Concert
Classes conclude next week  5th June . We will have a play through of our repertoire in room 13 at 3.30 .     in Cahercalla Hospice Family members welcome
Gathering Event
 All members of the class are invited to join the band  for their recital outside the Cathedral 7pm  June 8th weather permitting. Rehearsals Tuesday after lunch in the hall.
Summer Camp
I am joining the team of Summer Music on the Shannon  for their annual Summer course of classes and concerts . This year classes will be held in Ennis 29th July to 2nd August .
Students can sign up for half or whole days  and there is more information on the sheet attached or on their website www.summermusicingalway.com


Email :cdstringschool@gmail.com  Tel 086 1041 626

September
It hasn’t been confirmed at this point if the string programme will run next year .  I will keep you posted. Those of you going on to secondary school might like to pursue a  lesson  in one of the several excellent teaching establishments.  I am happy to recommend a teacher .

Programme Cahercalla    Leave Sharp at 2.45

French Selection 
Twinkle Twinkle  
French Folk Song  Julia Soloist 
Frere Jacques 

American Tunes 
Michael Row the Boat Ashore  Maxym 
Bile Em Cabbage 
Old McDonald    Cayla  and Lucy

Swinging Strings 
Foxtrot
Blues 

German 
Ode to Joy  Luke 

Irish 
Munster Cloak  Katie   A A B B A A B B 
Mo Gile Mear  Ali 

Finale    Tutti 
Jingle Bells 
Twinkle Twinkle Reprise