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Strings project

Presto StringsThe Presto Strings Project aims to help create the next generation of musicians and young string players in Warwickshire. Running Saturday mornings in term time (10 or 11 sessions per term plus a mini-concert at the end of the Christmas and Summer terms), the project is led by experienced teacher and violinist Barbara O'Reilly.

We will soon be inviting applications for next year's classes, commencing in September. We are pleased to say that we will be launching a new Stage 3 class so that current Stage 2 pupils will be able to continue their violin learning with us. Exact dates for each term are listed below.  

Saturday Morning Classes - Timings and Prices from September 2024

Pre-Instrumental Musicianship - Foundation Stage

  • 09:00am - 09:30am - (30 minutes)
  • Reception Year - suitable for children aged 4-5
  • £6.50 per week

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 1

  • 09:30am - 10:20am - (50 minutes)
  • Suitable for children aged 5-7 who are new to the violin
  • £11 per week (or £13 including violin rental)

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 2

  • 10:25am - 11:15am - (50 minutes)
  • Suitable for children aged 6-8 who have already been learning the violin for a year
  • £11 per week (or £13 including violin rental)

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 3

  • 11:20am - 12:10pm - (50 minutes)
  • Suitable for children aged 7-9 who have already been learning the violin for two years
  • £11 per week (or £13 including violin rental)


What will my child be doing?

Pre-Instrumental Musicianship - Foundation Stage

The pre-instrumental class, based on Dalcroze and Kodály concepts, uses singing and movement to develop the musical skills required for learning an instrument.

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 1

The children begin group violin lessons whilst continuing to develop their musicianship.

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 2

The children build on their early experience of violin playing technically and musically, learning both aurally and through written music.

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 3

The children continue their violin learning, developing the skills they have acquired during the earlier stages.

Where?

In our purpose-built studio at Presto Music, 23-25 Regent Grove, Leamington Spa, CV32 4NN.

When?

Autumn Term (11 sessions) - September - December 2024 (excluding half-term), plus an extra mini-concert on 14th December

  • First session: Saturday 14th September
  • Half-term break: NO CLASSES on 26th October or 2nd November
  • Final session: 7th December
  • Extra mini-concert: 14th December

Spring Term (11 sessions) - January - April 2025; (excluding half-term)

  • First session: Saturday 11th January
  • Half-term break: NO CLASSES on 15th or 22nd February
  • Final session: 5th April

Summer Term (10 sessions) - April - July 2025; (excluding half-term), plus an extra mini-concert on 12th July

  • First session: Saturday 26th April
  • Half-term break: NO CLASS on 31st May
  • Final session: 5th July
  • Extra mini-concert: 12th July


Barbara O'Reilly

Barbara O’Reilly, BMus, MMus, PGDip Barbara studied string teaching, Kodály and Dalcroze on the RNCM Junior String Project, whilst completing a Masters in Violin performance. She has worked for the last 20+ years in the Midlands performing with groups including the CBSO, Longborough Festival Opera, and the Orchestra of the Swan, whilst teaching at schools across Warwickshire. For the past 8 years she has been Head of Strings at the Kingsley School in Leamington Spa.

Financial Support

Presto Music strongly believes that money should not be a barrier to opportunities. We normally ask for each term's fees to be payable in advance of the start of the term, but if you need assistance, please contact us and we will do everything we can to help.

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