Boys in Year 2 have begun their journey of playing instruments at Newington College. The instrumental program begins in Year 2 with all boys playing an orchestral string instruments – violin, viola, cello or double bass. The boys are split into various groups to learn how to hold instruments and read the music.

Boys continue to play their string instrument in Year 3.

The instrumental program continues in Year 4 with a change to the Wind and Brass instruments.  Having learnt to read music notation as part of the string program, this does progress a little faster.  The wind and brass program continues into Year 5.

All boys are encouraged to play their instruments every day.  It helps them to remember what was covered in class that day as well as working on the techniques they need to improve.

Vanessa South

Music Teacher

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