String Time Programme
Junior Trinity’s String Time programme is for children aged 3 – 11 years. It encourages young players on their musical journey in ensemble and creative work. String Time is a great opportunity for young players to make music and receive professional coaching in a relaxed yet disciplined environment.
The String Time Programme is divided into a number of
groups. The progressive curriculum is designed to gradually
develop student's musical skills from the very first stages of
starting to learn a string instrument onwards. This is
delivered through a mixture of ensemble and technique sessions
combined with creative musicianship and theory training.
| Group |
School Year |
Age |
Standard |
Sessions |
| Trinity Teenies |
Nursery & Rception |
3-5 |
N/A |
Musicianship |
| String Starters |
Year 1 |
5-6 |
Foundation Level |
Ensemble
Dalcroze
|
| Stepping Stones |
Year 2 |
6-7 |
Preliminary - Grade 1 |
Ensemble
Dalcroze
Musicianship
|
| Rhythm Runners |
Year 3 & 4 |
7-9 |
Grade 2 -3 |
Ensemble
Dalcroze
Musicianship
|
| Fast Fiddlers |
Year 5 & 6 |
9-11 |
Grade 4 -5 |
Technique
Dalcroze
Musicianship
Orchestra |
Instruments
At the String Starters level, students are able to begin
learning either the violin or cello within the Ensemble
session. When students progress to Stepping Stones, they will
need to have individual or shared instrumental lessons in addition
to the String Time programme. As they reach Rhythm Runners,
there are opportunities for interested students to move to the
viola, double bass or harp.
Individual or shared instrumental lessons are available in the
early morning or afternoon outside the normal String Time Programme
times. Students are not required to have their individual
instrumental lesson at Junior Trinity, but will need to be having
an instrumental lesson from the Stepping Stones level onwards.
Dalcroze Eurhythmics Musicianship
Training
This musicianship training involves full body movement to music,
speeding up the connections between the ear, the brain and the
limbs, and helping the children with coordination, posture,
concentration and integration of mind and body. Eurhythmics creates
a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental rhythmic elements of
pulse, bartime and phrasing, alongside opportunities for expressive
and creative development.
Further Details
The String Time programme takes place at Trinity. The outline
timetable will be as follows:
| Trinity Teenies |
Fridays |
14:15 - 15:00
OR 16:15 - 17:00 |
| String Starters |
Saturdays |
9:00 - 10:45 (2 x sessions) |
| Stepping Stones |
Saturdays |
9:00 - 12:00 (x 3 sessions) |
| Rhythm Runners |
Saturdays |
09:30 - 12:45 (x 3 sessions) |
| Fast Fiddlers |
Saturdays |
10:00 - 15:00 (x 4 sessions) |
There are 10 places in each school year group. Once
students accept a place on the String Time Programme, they progress
through the group structure each year, depending on their age and
progress. Please note that places from the Reception school year
upwards will always depend on the level of current students
re-enrolling each year.
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This page was updated on: 04/08/2011
