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)
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Autumn 2024
9th Sept | 23rd Sept | 7th Oct | 21st Oct | 4th Nov | 18th Nov | 2nd Dec | 9th Dec (additional)
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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)
9th September | 16th September | 23rd September | 30th September | 7th October | 14th October | 21st October | 4th November | 11th November | 18th November | 25th November | 2nd December | 9th December |
​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)
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Autumn 2024
9th Sept | 23rd Sept | 7th Oct | 21st Oct | 4th Nov | 18th Nov | 2nd Dec |
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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.