Co-Curricular Activities > Music > Strings

 

All students have the opportunity to participate in a group string lesson. Students take lessons on the violin, viola, cello, or double bass. This lesson is conducted during curriculum time and is part of the Primary Music Program. The lessons develop aural skills, music literacy, playing techniques and provide performance opportunities for the girls.

St Margaret's offers the following String ensembles:

 

String Orchestras

Tutti Strings (junior strings for beginners)

Amati Strings (for preliminary to AMEB level 2 approximately)

Guarneri Strings (for AMEB level 3 to 5 approximately)

Chamber Strings (for AMEB level 6 and up approximately)

 

String Quartets

Beath String Quartet (for intermediate level students)

Brophy String Quartet (for advanced level students)

Sculthorpe String Quartet (for advanced level students)

 

These ensembles perform at a wide variety of events including school concerts, competitions, Classics in the Cathedral and community events. The Secondary groups also have the opportunity to participate in tours, both domestic and international.