Classical Strings

Full Year 

Joining the strings orchestra program is an exciting musical opportunity for all students. With our four instruments: the violin, viola, cello, and bass, we play a wide variety of music, ranging from the classical concertos of Bach to the jazzy tunes of Gershwin. Students will further expand their playing skills on a string instrument. We also do a lot of performances, competition and overseas music festival outside school. The enjoyable and fulfilling strings program is an experience not to be missed!

Students will:

  • Enrich the joy of making music
  • Share music talent with peers through playing
  • Strength ensemble skills including understand the importance of own role in an ensemble setting
  • Increase their technical abilities while reinforcing correct playing techniques and exploring musical styles, composers, and periods
  • Develop music appreciation skill
  • Create music through technology and music software
  • Develop team-building and personal organizational skills
  • Develop efficient home practice habit
  • Perform at school assemblies and public concerts/competition as an ensemble during the school years
  • Be required to attend occasional after-school rehearsals and evening performances

Some sample questions the students will explore during this course:

  • What is a good ensemble?
  • How do players communicate with each other and with their conductor?
  • What is my role in the ensemble? What do I have to do in order to contribute to a successful rehearsal?
  • What is efficient practice?
  • How do I improve my playing techniques & sound quality?
  • What is an outstanding performance?

Pre-requisites/notes: Successful completion of Intermediate Strings, Grade 6 Advance Level and/or with teachers’ recommendation or equivalent.

Contact: Ms Staver -astaver@hkis.edu.hk