Ensembles - Wednesday

Millennium Strings

Millennium Strings is especially for young players in their first few years of learning a string instrument. The focus is on enjoying playing music together and children will be able to reinforce basic string techniques in a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Conductor  Miss Stewart

Rehearsal time: Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 5.40pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: Lower School Hall

Solihull Junior Strings

SJS caters for young string players who are working at a level between Grades 1-3. Pupils develop their ensemble skills, learning to listen to each other and watch the conductor whilst playing an appealing choice of repertoire.

Conductor  Mrs Hawthorn

Rehearsal time: Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 5.40pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: Dining Hall

Con Brio Strings

Con Brio Strings  is aimed at intermediate to advanced level players (approximately Grade 3-7). Players further develop their ensemble skills and build on string techniques appropriate to their level (position changing, vibrato, bow strokes and articulation), preparing them for tackling more advanced repertoire.

Conductor  Mrs Horton

Rehearsal time: Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 8.00pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location: Lower School Hall

Vivace Strings

Vivace Strings was formed in September 2008 to provide the opportunity for the most advanced string players to tackle challenging works from the standard repertory. Entry is by audtion and players are expected to be of a good grade 7 standard with experience of ensemble playing and awareness of different styles.

Condutor  Miss Claire Noakes

Rehearsal time: Fridays from 6:00pm to 8.00pm
Rehearsal venue:
Solihull Music Service,
Lyndon School,
Daylesford Road,
Solihull.
Location:  Lower School Hall