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- Description
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The String Orchestra is a friendly and ambitious ensemble for string players (violin, viola, cello or double bass).
Members are drawn from a range of primary and secondary schools in the city, and are at levels from grade 2 to grade 6.
Repertoire is varied,and we play regular live concerts both as a group and as part of the larger Coventry Music concert series.
- Age range
- Age 9+
- Grade
- Instruments
- Violin, viola, cello, double bass
- Music director
- Alistair Kennedy
- Day and time
- Tuesday 7:30pm - 8:15pm
- Place
- Inspire Studio, The Albany Theatre
- Fee
- £40 per term. FREE for GoCV members
- Repertoire
- Classical and film music, including Baroque favourites and Classical and Romantic pieces, as well as some film music and other arrangements.
- Ability
- If you are aged 9+ and currently Grade 3-6 on a string instrument, then we would love to have you join us. If you are a younger player, or under grade 3 then why not join our beginner String Group
- Rehearsal dates
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AUTUMN TERM
Week 1 - 21st September
Week 2 - 28th September
Week 3 - 5th October
Week 4 - 12th October
Week 5 - 19th October
HALF TERM - 26th October
Week 6 - 2nd November
Week 7 - 9th November
Week 8 - 16th November
Week 9 - 23rd November
Week 10 - 30th November
Week 11 - 7th December - CONCERT WEEK
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
SPRING TERM
Week 12 - 11th January
Week 13 - 18th January
Week 14 - 25th January
Week 15 - 1st February
Week 16 - 8th February
HALF TERM - 15 FEBRUARY
Week 17 - 22nd February
Week 18 - 1st March
Week 19 - 8th March
Week 20 - 15th March - CONCERT WEEK
EASTER
SUMMER TERM
Week 21 - 19th April
Week 22 - 26th April
Week 23 - 3rd May ( no Monday groups)
Week 24 - 10th May
Week 25 - 17th May
Week 26 - 24th May
HALF TERM - 31th MAY
Week 27 - 7th June
Week 28 - 14th June
Week 29 - 21st June
Week 30 - 28th June - CONCERT WEEK - News
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This is a great ensemble to join to improve your sight-reading, as well as develop your ensemble skills and perform live in a range of venues across the city
