String Ensembles @ Open Music Academy

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When: Wednesdays - 1 May to 29 June (6 x 1 hr sessions) join tutor Stephen King for String Ensemble at the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

Group 1: 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 19 June, 26 June, 29 June
Group 2: 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 19 June, 26 June (2 hr session on 26 June)

Venue: Bishop Hall - back of Elder Hall - North Terrace, Adelaide - see map

Time: 4.30pm-6.30pm*

*The ensembles will be split into 2 groups after application, according to experience. Group 1 from 4.30pm group 2 from 5.30pm (generally AMEB 4+).

Instrument: cello, double bass, viola & violin

Who can join?

Participants must be of school age and have 18mths - 2 years/4-6 school terms playing experience.

Why join an ensemble?

Music ensembles offer valuable benefits for learning music. They foster collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills as students work together to create harmonious performances. Through ensemble participation, musicians develop technical skills, such as sight-reading and musical phrasing, listening and reacting, leading and following. Ensembles create a sense of belonging and foster social connections, promoting emotional well-being. Overall, music ensembles provide a holistic learning environment that nurtures musical growth and a lifelong passion for music.

About Stephen King

Stephen King’s impressive career spans a decade as the violist of the Australian String Quartet and nine years with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Throughout his extensive experience, he has participated in numerous performances, tours, recordings, and collaborations on a global scale. Stephen's academic accomplishments include a Doctorate in Chamber Music, with studies under esteemed quartets like the Emerson and Guarneri. He has also held notable positions in renowned orchestras, including the Boston Philharmonic and the Adelaide, Melbourne, and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras. Stephen imparts his expertise by teaching viola and chamber music at the University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium, and regularly offering guidance at National Music Camps for AYO.