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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · 18d

What a lovely afternoon! So good to see everyone after the summer break, and lovely to welcome new players too. ***Next workshop: Sunday 12th October*** #adultbeginnerstrings #photosatbreaktime @classicalsheffield.bsky.social www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi...

First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · 21d

Two workshops for adult string players in October: Intro to Viola: Taster session (for curious violinists, any ability), and Intro to String Quartets: Workshop 2 (develop coordination skills and experience playing one-per-part, Grade 1-5). Interested? www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi...

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Aug 27

Next workshop: Sunday 21st September 2-4pm! 🎻🎻🎻 New music/ parts will be sent out next week 👀). ***BOOK NOW! New players welcome!*** #violin #viola #cello #doublebass www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi... #adultbeginnerstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

First Position Strings

Ensemble-playing workshop for adult beginners

www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com

First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Jul 13

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Jul 13

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Jul 13

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Jul 13

What a great way to finish another year of ensemble-playing! Thanks for coming to the workshop today: we worked hard & played a lot of music, including Louise Vincent's 'Sea Vigil', & enjoyed some social time too! Next workshop: September 21st. #adultbeginnerstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Jun 29

Last workshop before the summer break! Looking forward to having extra time for our FPS Summer Social, and to work on Louise Vincent's 'Sea Vigil' in a special session. Don't forget to book! 😀🎻☀️🎻😄 www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi... #adultbeginnerstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

First Position Strings

Ensemble-playing workshop for adult beginners

www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com

First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Jun 19

***2026 workshop dates added to the FPS webpage!*** 🎻🎻🎻 www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi... #adultbeginnerstrings #diaries #calendars #planning

First Position Strings

Ensemble-playing workshop for adult beginners

www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com

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

Next workshop: Sunday 15th June 2-4pm. ***Spaces available*** (especially in #viola and #cello sections). Come and join us to play some lovely music and develop your ensemble-playing skills. www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi... #adultbeginnerstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

First Position Strings

Ensemble-playing workshop for adult beginners

www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · May 18

A lot of hard work done this afternoon! We made good progress with Nimrod (via Twinkle, Twinkle in D Major, then E Major, and finally E Flat Major): hope it helped!? Next workshop: Sunday 15th June 🎻🎻🎻 #adultbeginnerstrings @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 · 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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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Apr 27

Had a great time sight-reading four new pieces today! In amongst finding notes and rhythms we had a go at playing tremolando; a string technique which produces a shimmering effect: perfect for the opening of Mussorgsky’s Dawn of the Moscow River from the opera Khovanshchina. #adultbeginnerstrings

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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

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

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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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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Mar 30

Next workshop: Sunday 27th April. Looking forward to starting some new music! #florenceprice
#Mussorgsky #elgar #adultbeginnersstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi...

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Mar 25

Our performance of High Hat from Gershwin's musical comedy Funny Face at the Classical Weekend last Saturday. Huge thanks to Liz's 'other half' for making the recording! @classicalsheffield.bsky.social #adultbeginnerstrings

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Mar 24

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First Position Strings @1stposstrings.bsky.social · Mar 24

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