Strings Department
Below you will find a list of the instruments available to study at the ESM as well as groups that you may wish to join.
String Groups
Instruments
Violin
Viola
Cello
Violoncello
Double Bass
Classical Guitar
Ukulele
Banjo
Mandolin
ADULT STRING ENSEMBLE
Mondays: 10.30am - 12.30pm (fortnightly)
Group Leader: Julian Robinson
Fee: £11.00 per session (payable a term in advance)
Summer 2024
15th April | 29th April | 13th May | 10th June | 24th June |
If you are an adult and competent string player, why not join our string chamber programme. There are opportunities for smaller chamber ensembles for all standards.
Mondays: 1.00pm - 3.00pm (weekly)
Group Leader: Claire Horacek
Fee: £21 per session (payable a term in advance)
15th April | 22nd April | 13th May | 20th May | 10th June | 17th June | 24th June | 1st July | 8th July |
Enjoy learning the viola da gamba and perform a variety of early music in a small chamber group. Instruments can be provided.
Mondays 3.30pm - 5.00pm (c. fortnightly)
Group Leader: Claire Horacek
Fee: £9 per session (payable a term in advance)
Summer 2024
22nd April | 13th May | 20th May | 10th June | 24th June | 8th July |
The Elgar Baroque Ensemble provides a unique opportunity for advanced players (approximately Grade 7 above) to perform works from the Renaissance, Restoration, Baroque and Early Classical Periods.