The Course

An educational fun filled music course for all string players aged 7-12.

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Dates:   28th July- 1st August 2025

Venue:  St. Mildred’s, 30 Bingham Road, CR0 7EB

Price:    £245 (Early Bird £225, includes a free Scherzo Strings t-shirt!)

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Workshops run from 10am-3pm, with optional wrap around child care 9am-5pm. 

Each day will comprise of 2 string sessions, rhythm and singing workshops.

Required standard: Prep Test to Grade 5.

Each Day

We start the day with a singing workshop, with call and response games and rounds. Children will learn songs from a range of genres. After morning break, the first of the two daily string sessions takes place where pupils will practise sight-reading, rhythm games and  exercises to improve sound and tone, all while  learning group pieces for the end of week concert. A 45 minute lunch break leads into a team building percussion workshop, learning fun rhythms and riffs. The day finishes after the second string session which will work on material from session one.

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Concert

On the final day, the children will perform for friends and family in a concert. They will be able to show you what new skills they have learnt over the week. Friday 1st August at 2.30pm             

 

Refreshments

Each child should bring a packed lunch and a water bottle every day. Please inform us of any allergies or intolerances in advance.

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