Words stringed in time
“Apothegm: One of several terms describing short, pithy sayings. Others include adage, gnome, maxim, paroemia, proverb, and sententia.”
We will try not to use the gnomes [cause the pixies will get upset], but you can expect lots of paroemia and sentenia in this blog. Well, probably more on cello’s, violins, basses and viola’s.
EMG Open Rehearsal Friday, May 28, 2010
EMG Symphony Orchestra are holding a free open rehearsal of film music on Thursday 10th June 2010 at 7.20 pm in St Peter’s School, Exeter. The rehearsal includes scores from Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars and James Bond.
Cello Recital by Orlando Jopling
Orlando Jopling will be giving a cello recital on 6th July 2010 at 7.30 pm.
Theory Group
A new theory group run by Dominic will be starting from September 2010.
Term and event dates for April - July Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Here are the term dates for next term. We don’t have all the event dates as just, but please remember to check here as they will be up soon.
There is an aulternative to Associated Board Exams Tuesday, March 02, 2010
I’ve always used the associated board for exams, but I’m now really interested in trying out the Trinity Guildhall exams. They have some quite interesting options such one of your pieces can be your own composition. Lowena performed one of her compositions at the workshop and we were really grateful to Musicroom in Exeter for donating vouchers as thank you presents for Lowena and the 4 other children who performed.
Mini Music Makers Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Due to popular demand, we are pleased to announce that a second Mini Music Makers group will be starting on Tuesday 12th January 2010 in Newtown Community Hut, Belmont Park from 4.10 - 4.50pm.
Beacon Learning Community Funding Sunday, September 27, 2009
Exeter Young Strings is registered with the Beacon Learning Community, which has funding for children aged 5 – 16 who are eligible for free school meals or who are “looked after” to take part in out of school activities.
Eligible children can currently use this funding to pay for group and/or individual lessons and instrument hire with Exeter Young Strings.
Term and event dates for Sep - Dec 09 Friday, August 28, 2009
I have entered all our dates in this blog as I hope this will be a useful place to keep them! Please add them to your diary as soon as possible and let me know if there are any you can’t make.
Composer of the Week: Kodaly Friday, July 31, 2009
BBC Radio 3 has been exploring the music of the Hungarian composer, Zoltan Kodaly in its daily ‘Composer of the Week’ slot this week. The five programmes are available to listen to again for a short time only on the Radio 3 website (click here) - they provide an interesting background to the importance Exeter Young Strings places on the consistent use of Kodaly’s method in developing musicianship skills in children.
Highlights of the Proms: Part 3 Wednesday, July 22, 2009
I’ll be away visiting my parents ‘Up North’ for the next week, but I just about have time before I go to tell you about the Proms highlights featuring viola, double bass and chamber groups ...
Highlights of the Proms: Part 2 Tuesday, July 21, 2009
I wrote last week about my own personal cello highlights of the 2009 BBC Proms. Of course, there are also many concerts that feature violins in this season’s programme. Here’s what I’m looking forward to hearing ...
Highlights of the BBC Proms Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tomorrow heralds the first night of the Proms, 2009. Anxious to note the best of the year’s concerts in my diary, I searched the online guide to discover the performances I really don’t want to miss (although I’ll be listening to them on BBC Radio 3, rather than making the trip up to London each week!). Starting with music for cello, here’s what I found ...
A Celebration of Kodaly Sunday, July 12, 2009
On the way home from Bournemouth today, I happened to catch this episode of the Choir on BBC Radio 3.
Hello Thursday, July 02, 2009
Just a quick post to say hello to everyone and to introduce myself as the new site content editor for EYS.
Jackie wins 2 folk awards! Tuesday, February 03, 2009
to Jackie who won the HORIZON AWARD and BEST TRADITIONAL TRACK at the Folk Awards last night.
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