Entry criteria
The string ensemble program is open to all Murray Farm students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Those without any string instrument experience are to have individual lessons from their own private teachers, usually for half a year, before joining the minuet ensemble. The string ensemble program welcomes students from whatever training method they learn and from whatever private teacher they have. Parents have full discretion in the choice of their children's private teachers.
Once some string experience has been gained, the next prerequisite will be the willingness to commit to the program, including attendance at all rehearsals.
Minuet ensemble:
- Year: K-6
- General guideline for new applicants: Elementary to Book 1 level
Andante ensemble:
- Year: K-6
- General Guideline for New Applicants: Book 2 level
Dolce ensemble:
- Year: K-6
- General Guideline for New Applicants: Book 3 level or above
Vivace ensemble:
- Year: K-6
- General Guideline for New Applicants: Book 5 level or above
Progress to the next ensemble depends on a student's performance and other factors such as the number of students currently in that ensemble.
In-take periods
There is one intake of new members each year. Expressions of interest can be submitted from Week 2 to Week 5, Term 1, for three trial rehearsals that will fall in between Week 3 to Week 7.