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Junior String Ensemble

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The Junior String Ensemble is for young players looking to join a group to build their ensemble skills and collaborate with others to showcase their musical talent.

As many other junior string groups in Sydney require players to be at Grade 2+ level, our string ensemble serves as a stepping--stone for kids who want to develop their ensemble skills.

INFORMATION

  • Approx. 10 -- 15 players
  • Standard string repertoire
  • Conductor: Verity Skala
  • Location: LifeWay Lutheran Church, Epping
  • Rehearsals: Wednesdays 4pm - 5pm (arrive at 3:45pm to set up)

ELIGIBILITY

  • ​Age group: 6 - 11 years old
  • AMEB Preliminary - 2nd Grade playing level (equivalent)
  • Must play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello)
  • Must have a private music tutor
  • You can join even if you are not enrolled with a GMS tutor
Children should arrive early to tune up instruments and be ready to start the rehearsal promptly.

OPPORTUNITIES

  • End--of--term concert
  • Busking at Hornsby
  • End of year concert

AUDITION

  • ​1 piece of your choice
  • 1 scale of your choice - major or minor
  • Sight--reading (will be provided by us)

Our Venue

LifeWay Lutheran Church, Epping

What happens once my child gets more advanced?

As a result of playing with our Junior String Ensemble, your child will progressively get more skilled at their instrument. When your child reaches the point where they are more advanced (i.e., AMEB Second grade level or greater), they can transition to join a higher level string ensemble. See below to learn about our best recommended music society to join!

NSYO

Beecroft

epping music tutoring

Address: Upper Hall of Beecroft Presbyterian Church on Mary Street, Beecroft.

Groups:

  • Strings

    • Rehearsal Time: Wednesdays 4pm - 5pm

    • Minimum Age: 6 years old​

    • Minimum Instrument Grade: Grade 2 or equivalent

  • Sinfonia

    • Rehearsal Time: Wednesdays 5pm - 5:45pm

    • Extension group for more advanced Strings players​

    • Minimum Instrument Grade: Grade 4 or equivalent

  • Wind Ensemble

    • Rehearsal Time: Wednesdays 6pm - 7:30pm

    • Minimum Instrument Grade: Grade 3 or 4, or equivalent

  • Symphony

    • Rehearsal Time: Wednesdays 5pm - 7pm

    • Minimum Instrument Grade: Grade 5 or equivalent

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