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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · 27d

Fabulous to have such a big turn-out at today’s rehearsal - the first one after the summer break - and lovely to meet new player Debbie 😁. Plenty of room for more #viola players! Next rehearsal: Saturday 11th October 10-12pm 🎻🎻🎻 #sheffieldviolaviolaensemble @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Sep 1

Looking forward to getting the gang back together! 1st rehearsal of the new season: Saturday 13th September 10-12 Sharrow Performing Arts Space, Sheffield. Come and join us! ***New players welcome*** (Grade 6 standard min) @classicalsheffield.bsky.social #SheffieldViolaEnsemble #BritishViolaSociety

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Jul 12

A great rehearsal this morning, with part-shuffling and sight-reading challenges for all! Next rehearsal: Saturday 13th September 10-12pm Sharrow Performing Arts Space. @classicalsheffield.bsky.social *New players welcome* www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/sheffield-vi... #sheffieldviolaensemble

Sheffield Viola Ensemble

A viola ensemble for adult players who want to get together to play great music, just for pleasure, in a friendly and supportive group (approximately Grade 5 upwards).

www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Jun 29

Next rehearsal: Saturday 12th July 10-12pm - last one before the summer break! Looking forward to working on our new(ish) repertoire 🎻🎻🎻 #Byrd #Brahms #Sibelius #elainefine #handel Come and join us! www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/sheffield-vi... @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Jun 19

***2026 rehearsal dates added to the SVE webpage!*** 🎻🎻🎻 www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/sheffield-vi... #diaries #calendars #planning

Sheffield Viola Ensemble

A viola ensemble for adult players who want to get together to play great music, just for pleasure, in a friendly and supportive group (approximately Grade 5 upwards).

www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Jun 15

We sounded good today! Great playing everyone! Looking forward to the FPS Summer Social on Sunday 13th July. Includes a special session to work on Sea Vigil by local composer Louise Vincent. www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi... @classicalsheffield.bsky.social #adultbeginnerstrings

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Jun 14

A lovely rehearsal this morning including an encouraging first look at Byrd's O Mistris Myne, brilliantly arranged for double viola quartet by Absolute Zero Viola Quartet. Next rehearsal: Saturday 12th July 10-12pm. #sheffieldviolaensemble @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Jun 1

Next rehearsal: Saturday 14th June 10-12pm. We'll be having a first look at 'O Mistris Myne' - a double quartet by Byrd (amongst other gems). Come and join us! www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/sheffield-vi... #sheffieldviolaensemble #sharrowperformingartsspace @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

Sheffield Viola Ensemble

A viola ensemble for adult players who want to get together to play great music, just for pleasure, in a friendly and supportive group (approximately Grade 5 upwards).

www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · May 20

Anyone interested in this? Sheffield Strings PlayDay Project - June 2025 I'm sure you would be very welcome! www.riveredissmith.com/sheffield-st...

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · May 17

Great rehearsal this morning! I've never known so much solo practice continuing on through the break before... (and chat 😀). Next rehearsal: Saturday 14th June. #sheffieldviolaensemble @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · May 15

Any viola players want to try quartet-playing? For adult beginners (approx. Grade 1-4) #adultbeginnerstrings

First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · May 15

BOOKING is now OPEN for this second Intro to String Quartets workshop. We will focus on building confidence in coordination - in leading and following. ***Spaces are limited*** #adultbeginnerstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social
More info: www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/teaching/int...

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · May 15

How lovely! They are members of a special club! #violaplayershavemorefun

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Apr 26

These are the faces of players that have just done two hours of solid sight-reading! It's such good fun to romp through new music! We'll work on some of the pieces in more detail at the next rehearsal! #sibelius #Brahms #elainefine #handel #Mozart @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Apr 22

Any adult viola players fancy getting some ensemble-playing experience? (Grade 3 approx. standard) #adultbeginnerstrings

First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Apr 22

Can't wait to try some of these new pieces out at the weekend! ***There are a few spaces left*** (could do with more #viola players, and the elusive #doublebass player would be great!) #adultbeginnersstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social BOOK HERE: www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi...

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Jenny Jackson @jjacksoncomposer.bsky.social · Apr 18

Looking forward to hearing my new song 'Collecting Stones' performed at the lunchtime #LateMusicConcertsYork concert on Sat 3rd May. latemusic.org/stuart-ohara... "This recital stands out for its celebration of musical and literary diversity by inviting local composers to set texts by local poets."

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Apr 14

Next workshop: Sunday 27th April 2-4pm. Let me know if you want to come and I'll send you some new music 😃 🎵🎵🎵 #adultbeginnersstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi...

First Position Strings

Ensemble-playing workshop for adult beginners

www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Apr 14

Some photos from yesterday's Intro to String Quartets workshop...😀 It was great to see the progress in developing coordination skills, and it was wonderful to hear the music coming from all the rooms in amongst the mops and showers! #adultbeginnerstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Apr 10

Looking forward to the Intro to String Quartets workshop on Sunday? Here's a little inspiration: youtu.be/kFZzP-0DRhc 😃 @classicalsheffield.bsky.social #adultbeginnerstrings

my therapist says i might have an aggression problem..

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Mar 30

Next rehearsal: Saturday 26th April 10-12pm. ***New music*** 'a mixed bag of delights' #Brahms Appassionata #sibelius Suite #elainefine Rhum Baba #Byrd O Mistris Myne #handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba! Come and join us! @classicalsheffield.bsky.social www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/sheffield-vi...

Sheffield Viola Ensemble

A viola ensemble for adult players who want to get together to play great music, just for pleasure, in a friendly and supportive group (approximately Grade 5 upwards).

www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Mar 26

Here's a snippet of the Jig from Holst's St Paul's Suite, from our pop-up last Saturday... A great arrangement from #AbsoluteZeroViolaQuartet! Thanks to Claire's mum for taking this video! 🎻🎻🎻 @classicalsheffield.bsky.social #SheffieldWinterGarden

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Mar 24

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Sheffield Viola Ensemble (SVE) @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social · Mar 24

We had a great time playing at the @classicalsheffield.bsky.social Classical Weekend on Saturday. Thanks to everyone that came to support us! Here are a few snaps... #SheffieldWinterGarden #cscw25