First Position Strings

Adult beginners string orchestra


Experience playing a part in a string orchestra and 

practice the skills required for successful ensemble-playing. 


Next workshop:

Sunday 14th April
2 - 4pm
 

Sharrow Performing Arts Space
Sharrow School,
Sitwell Place,
Sheffield S7 1BE

Tutor: Jenny Jackson

Fee per workshop: £20 / £18 concession (65+)

BOOK HERE 

 

More workshops in 2024

(Sundays 2 - 4pm, except where otherwise stated*)


  • May 12th
  • June 16th
  • July 14th* includes summer social (2 - 5pm: 3 hours)

SUMMER BREAK

  • September 22nd
  • October 20th
  • November 17th
  • December 8th* includes Christmas social (2 - 5pm: 3 hours)


2025

  • January 12th
  • February 9th
  • March 16th
  • CLASSICAL WEEKEND 2025: FRI 21 - SUN 23 MARCH 2025 - FPS pop-up performance (time to be confirmed)
  • April 27th
  • May 18th
  • June 15th
  • July 13th* includes summer social (2 - 5pm: 3 hours)

Have you started to learn to play an instrument recently, or are you a returning, rather rusty, player? Perhaps your aim is to join an orchestra?


These workshops will give you the opportunity to experience playing a part within a string ensemble and to practice the skills required for successful ensemble-playing. This includes learning how to follow a conductor, understanding your part (deciphering multi-bar rests, repeat marks and rehearsal marks, for example), practicing how to play in time with others, and picking up tips for how to recover and continue playing if you lose your place.


In each workshop we will tackle a number of pieces in a variety of styles, in simple keys. There will be a number of different parts to choose from, of varying levels of difficulty, and we will play music in first position only. We will start with short, easy-to-sightread pieces, before tackling some longer and more complicated arrangements that may need more than one rehearsal to to get together (the parts for these pieces will be sent out via email a few weeks before each workshop, as long as you have completed the booking form).


***Please note that I cannot accept absolute beginners***

Multiple parts for varying levels of ability (approximately Grades 1 - 5)


We will work to make the music sound as good as possible, observing the dynamics and articulation (including bowing), although the emphasis will be on enjoying learning how to play together rather than working on the technical aspects of playing your instrument.


As well as learning and developing your ensemble-playing skills, these workshops offer a chance to get to know other adult players in the city (you may even decide to form a quartet with people you meet!). We will have a break mid-afternoon for everyone to get to know each other better. Light refreshments will be provided.


Classical Sheffield Classical Weekend 23 Pop-up Performance

Sheffield Winter Garden, Saturday 18th March 2023

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Christmas Workshop & Social (18th December 2022)

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If you are interested in attending a First Position Strings workshop but are unsure of your suitability, or just want to know more about it, please contact Jenny:


***New*** 

First Position Violins

an adult beginner's violin group

Mondays 7 - 8pm (weekly)

Banner Cross Methodist Church

12 Ecclesall Road South

Sheffield S11 9PE


£12 per session (advance booking for multiple weeks)

£15 per session (if paying on a weekly basis)

- for details CLICK HERE)