Why public concerts?
An essential part of being a member of Exeter Young Strings is taking part in live performance. Public concerts really help build confidence and add a certain edge to the quality.
So we welcome family, friends and members of the public to come and join with us!
Events coming soon
Here is a summary of Exeter Young Strings events for the next few months [next event first]. Each event has a link to full details: location, costs etc.
1 - Kodaly Workshop with David Vinden: Sunday, June 13, 2010
We are delighted to have David Vinden coming to us on Sunday 13th June to give a one-day Workshop for string teachers.
David’s musical life started as a choirboy at Truro Cathedral in Cornwall. After leaving school he studied at the Royal Academy of Music (1967 – 71) and Royal Holloway College (1971 – 4). His first job was as Director of Music at Tiffin Girls’ School in Kingston Upon Thames. Concerned at the basic lack of musicianship in children David explored ways of developing this. He went to Hungary for two years 1981 – 1983 to absorb the Kodály approach to music education. He returned to take up a position at the Purcell School later becoming its director of music until 1995. In 1987 he was awarded an ARAM for his services to music education. He and his wife Yuko set up the Kodály centre of London in 1992. He is currently a part time lecturer in Kodály musicianship and choral conducting at Trinity College of Music, and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
David also works for Colourstrings on Saturdays teaching children and has produced some 30 books and teaching aids. He has collaborated with Cyrilla Rowsell to produce a seven year programme of Kodaly- based music lessons published as ‘Jolly Music’.
This workshop promises to be highly inspiring, starting with an introduction to the Kodaly concept; David will include rhythm work, cadences (with the A.B exams in mind), and some simple compositional work.
Sunday 13th June 2010
10.00 for 10.15am until 4.00pm
Kodaly Workshop with David Vinden: full details ...
2 - A Musical Coffee Morning: Sunday, June 20, 2010
This event provides our members with an opportunity to perform in an informal setting.
Sunday 20th June.
10am - 12pm.
A Musical Coffee Morning: full details ...
3 - Summer Recital Concert: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Sunday 27th June, 5.00 Kalendar Hall, South Street, Exeter
Summer Recital Concert: full details ...
4 - Summer Concert 2010: Sunday, July 04, 2010
Exeter Young Strings presents a summer performance of chamber music.
Sunday 4th July.
2.30pm
Summer Concert 2010: full details ...
5 - Workshop with Pluck: Saturday, July 10, 2010
This is a rare opportunity to work with the acclaimed group, Pluck.
Saturday 10th July—9.15am for 9.30am start, ends 1pm.
For players of Grade 4 standard or above.
Workshop with Pluck: full details ...
Most recent concerts
We have also listed earlier Exeter Young Strings events. Each has a link to a page with a write-up, pictures etc.
1 - Workshop with Pluck: July 10, 2010
This is a rare opportunity to work with the acclaimed group, Pluck.
Saturday 10th July—9.15am for 9.30am start, ends 1pm.
For players of Grade 4 standard or above.
Workshop with Pluck: writeup ...
2 - Summer Concert 2010: July 04, 2010
Exeter Young Strings presents a summer performance of chamber music.
Sunday 4th July.
2.30pm
Summer Concert 2010: writeup ...
all past events [archive]
Jul 10, 2010: Workshop with Pluck...
Jul 04, 2010: Summer Concert 2010...
Jun 23, 2010: Summer Recital Concert...
Jun 20, 2010: A Musical Coffee Morning...
Jun 13, 2010: Kodaly Workshop with David Vinden...
Mar 20, 2010: Junior Concert...
Feb 28, 2010: Coffee Morning...
Feb 12, 2010: Senior Concert...
Feb 07, 2010: Chamber Music Workshop...
Dec 12, 2009: Christmas Carols...
Oct 18, 2009: Coffee Morning...
Jul 04, 2009: Junior Concert 09...
Jun 14, 2009: Coffee morning...
Jun 14, 2009: Summer Coffee Morning 2009...
Mar 21, 2009: Charity Concert...
Mar 01, 2009: Coffee Morning...
Feb 14, 2009: Valentines evening accompanied by string music...
Feb 07, 2009: Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale at Royal Oak Inn...
Jan 17, 2009: Strings Attached - Saturday 17th January...
Jan 17, 2009: Saturday 17th January - Making Music Happen...
Dec 18, 2008: Cafe Boulevard...
Dec 13, 2008: Christmas Carols in the Harlequin Shopping Centre...
Dec 07, 2008: FREE Chamber Music/Taster Day 7th December...
Dec 06, 2008: Children in Need Christmas Fayre...
Nov 02, 2008: Exeter Arts Festival: Gala Concert...
Oct 11, 2008: Coffee Morning in St Stephens Church...
Jul 05, 2008: Junior Summer Concert...
Jun 28, 2008: Live Music in the Harlequin Shopping Centre...
Jun 08, 2008: Coffee Morning & Summer Fayre...
May 18, 2008: IMPROVISATION——HOPES AND FEARS!...
May 11, 2008: Cellobabies and Violinbabies workshop...
Mar 22, 2008: Junior End of Term Concert...
Mar 16, 2008: Coffee Morning & Spring Fayre...