intermediate Coventry String Orchestra - Groups

Image children posing with string instruments including violins and cello
Description

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.

String Orchestra Flyer Dec 23

If you are interested in joining this group please register your interest online here.

Age range Age 9+
Grade Grade 3+
Instruments Violin, viola, cello, double bass
Music director Alistair Kennedy
Day and time Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Place Drapers' Hall
Fee £35 per term
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 2-6 on a string instrument, then we would love to have you join us. If you are a younger player, or under grade 2 then why not join our beginner String Group
Rehearsal dates Groups will resume week beginning 18th September

AUTUMN TERM DATES FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 22nd DECEMBER 23
week beginning 4th Sept no groups or lessons
week beginning 11th Sept no groups or lessons
week beginning 18th Sept week 1 - sign up week
week beginning 25th Sept week 2
week beginning 2nd Oct week 3
week beginning 9th Oct week 4
week beginning 16th Oct week 5
week beginning 23rd Oct week 6
week beginning 30th Oct (half term) - no groups or lessons
week beginning 6th Nov week 7
week beginning 13th Nov week 8
week beginning 20th Nov week 9
week beginning 27th Nov week 10
week beginning 4th Dec week 11
week beginning 11th Dec week 12 - End of term sharing for DH music groups
week beginning 18th Dec Christmas concert - no groups or lessons

SPRING TERM DATES - MONDAY 8th JANUARY - FRIDAY 22nd MARCH 24
week beginning 8th Jan no groups or lessons
week beginning 15th Jan week 13
week beginning 22nd Jan week 14
week beginning 29th Jan week 15
week beginning 5th Feb week 16
week beginning 12th Feb (half term) - no groups or lessons
week beginning 19th Feb week 17
week beginning 26th Feb week 18
week beginning 4th March week 19
week beginning 11th March week 20
week beginning 18th March week 21

SUMMER TERM DATES MONDAY 8th APRIL - FRIDAY 19th JULY 2024
Week beginning 8th April no groups or lessons
week beginning 15th April week 22
week beginning 22nd April week 23
week beginning 29th April week 24
week beginning 6th Mar week 25 No lessons/groups Mon May Day,
Tues/Weds on as normal
week beginning 13th May week 26
week beginning 20th May week 27
week beginning 27th May (half term) - no groups or lessons
week beginning 3rd June week 28
week beginning 10th June week 29
week beginning 17th June week 30
week beginning 24th June (cantata/concert week) - no groups or lessons
week beginning 1st July lessons only
week beginning 8th July lessons only
week beginning 15th July make up lessons only
week beginning 22nd July no groups or lessons .
News

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

String group at canal basin