Introduction to Strings 2026 Information and registration
Introduction to Strings 2026
Registration closes in 23 days
Event Dates
StartThursday 23 July 2026
FinishThursday 24 September 2026
Registration Dates
OpenSaturday 27 June 2026
CloseMonday 20 July 2026
This 10 week introductory course is designed to introduce beginners to the wonderful world of the violin and cello.
The introductory course will take place from 4.45 - 5.30pm on Thursdays at Harrington Park Community Centre.
Students will need to hire or purchase their own instrument and you can hire an instrument for as little as $5.60 a week! Students will also need to purchase the method book, details provided after registration.
In the 10 week course your child will:
- Learn about the different parts of the instruments and how to take care of it
- Read simple melodies on the music staff
- Use pizzicato and the bow to play simple melodies
- Recognise different rhythms and play on their instrument
- Play scales in various ways on their instrument
- Develop their aural and listening skills
- Give a short concert in front of a live audience
| South West Sydney Orchestras would like to thank AGAPE Arts for their sponsorship. | ||||||||||
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Terms and conditions
- Our Code of Conduct, to be observed by all musicians and their families:
- You must respect the instrument tutor supervising and other SWSO parents, children and volunteers at all times. Any rudeness or offensive behaviour may result in the suspension or cancellation of your course.
- If you are unable to attend, you must contact the Orchestra Manager by email at swso.manager@gmail.com.
- You must ensure you pack all necessary music, your instrument, music stand, a pencil and eraser for all lessons.
- You are required to dress and act in a professional manner at all events. - Photos and Social Media
- In joining the introductory course, all members and their families have granted permission to the South West Sydney Orchestras and its committee to use photographs, photographic and artistic interpretations and other replications of you in any publicity material, including but not limited to social media platforms, printed media and on the official South West Sydney Orchestras website.
- If any musician or their family wishes for a specific photograph, interpretation or replication to be removed from the public view, they must raise this with the Manager or President as soon as possible. - Requirements for this Introductory to strings course
- Musicians are required to hire or purchase your own instrument to bring to lessons. Violins and Cellos can be hire from 4 Strings for as little as $45 a term. Visit this site for details. https://sites.google.com/view/4strings
For more rental options contact swso.manager@gmail.com
- Musicians are required to purchase the method book, details advised after registration. - The introductory course fees are non-refundable.
If the musician decides to join SWSO after the introductory course in the same calendar year, then a credit of $100 will be given to go towards the membership.