Strings News

Start Up Strings are close to taking their instruments home! 

The Start Up Strings violinists and cellists have been doing so well with their careful handling of the instruments that they will be taking their instruments home soon. 

Here is happy cello class: 

 Here are the violins working on their bowing skills: 

 Corelli Strings are playing together well 

We finally remembered to take a photo at Corelli Strings this week. 

Here is Corelli Strings 2026: 

Orchestra is thriving 

The Orchestra is improving its skill of playing pizzicato (plucking) and arco (bowing) at the same speed. It is so tempting to play the pizzicato faster and arco slower because the plucking immediately gets the string vibrating whereas the bow hairs have to grab the string and then cause it to vibrate.  

Some people have been saying that the “Kabuki Dance” is the most beautiful piece they have ever played. Other people have been saying that “Ludwig’s Dance Party” is the favourite song they have ever played. 

From Margaret and the String Team 

(Annelies, Clare, Hannah, Lachlan, Leanda, Liz, Lucy, Margaret, Sophia & Victoria) 

Margaret.Butcher@education.vic.gov.au