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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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."

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...

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

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

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

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

We had such a brilliant time playing in #SheffieldWinterGarden on Saturday! Thanks to @classicalsheffield.bsky.social for another great Classical Weekend, and to our lovely, supportive audience who made us feel like rock stars! Here are a few photos... #cscw25 #adultbeginnerstrings 📸 Dave Popple

Come and find us in the Winter Garden TODAY at 4.30pm! #cscw25 #adultbeginnerstrings classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/winter...

So exciting to see us listed on the @classicalsheffield.bsky.social publicity! Come and see us on Saturday at 4.30pm 🎻😁🎻😁🎻 #adultbeginnerstrings #sheffieldwintergarden

There’s the proof! 😂🎻😁🎻

Really chuffed to see @classicalsheffield.bsky.social Festival Weekend featured in @ourfaveplaces.bsky.social! ourfaveplaces.co.uk/whats-on/cla.... It's going to be an amazing few days of music across the city! @hallamsinfonia.bsky.social, @musicintheround.bsky.social and many others.

If you've already booked a place for this workshop please look out for an email later this week with further details, plus your music to print and learn. There are a few spaces available for Violin 2 / Easy Violin & Viola / Violin 3 players 🎻 #adultbeginnerstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

#ClassicalWeekend @classicalsheffield.bsky.social classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/the-st...

There are so many of us we can't fit on one photo! Best to come and see us performing live on Saturday 22nd March at 4.30pm (Sheffield Winter Garden) #ClassicalWeekend25 @classicalsheffield.bsky.social classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/winter... #adultbeginnersstrings 📸 Thanks Amy!

We have tweaked, polished and honed our pop-up programme this morning and look forward to playing some Gordon Jacob, Hamish MacCunn, Mozart, Satie and Holst on Saturday 22nd March, Sheffield Winter Garden 1.30pm classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/winter... @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

Looking forward to polishing our pop-up programme at the workshop this Sunday for the @classicalsheffield.bsky.social Classical Weekend. Find us in Sheffield Winter Garden on Saturday 22nd March at 4.30pm! #adultbeginnerstringplayers #freeevent classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/winter...

Teachers of adult beginner string players: please share this event with your pupils. Everyone will experience the joy of playing in a quartet at a level in which they feel comfortable. Spaces limited. www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/teaching/int... #adultbeginnerstrings @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

Next workshop: Sunday 9th March 2-4pm. Don't forget to book! This is an important last workshop / rehearsal if you are taking part in the @classicalsheffield.bsky.social Classical Weekend pop-up performance on Saturday 22nd March... 🎻🎻🎻 #adultbeginnerstrings

Yay! We're playing at 4.30pm... 😀 See you there!

Thanks for coming to the workshop this afternoon. The pieces are shaping up nicely and sounding good! Almost ready for our pop-up performance... 😀🎻😀 @classicalsheffield.bsky.social classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/winter... #adultbeginnerstrings

This carefully structured workshop will guide you through the first steps of string quartet playing. Suitable for #violin #viola #cello players 18+ Grade 1-5 (approx.) with little/no previous experience of quartet playing. www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/teaching/int... @classicalsheffield.bsky.social

📣 Calling Singers in Sheffield! 📣 Join us on Friday 21st March to celebrate the launch of the Classical Weekend with a fantastic, open-for-all “Choir Crawl” through some of our favourite haunts in Sheffield. More info 👇 classicalsheffield.org.uk/classical-we...

If you would like to join in, please do get in touch! Email Rose at [email protected] with: 🖊 Name 🗣 Voice 📆 Availability for a rehearsal on Friday 14th March 📅 Availability for a run through at 5pm on Friday 21st March 🤝 Any groups you already sing in

Next workshop: Sunday 9th February 2-4pm ***BOOK NOW*** Lots of spaces for #viola players but not much else! @classicalsheffield.bsky.social #adultbeginnerstrings

Thanks for coming to the workshop today and for braving the weather... It was great to see some new faces, and to have such a strong violin section (we just need to boost the violas now...). Next workshop: Sunday 9th February #adultbeginnerstrings #ClassicalSheffield

Thank you so much for coming to the rehearsal today, and for making the effort to battle through the snow and ice! Next rehearsal: Saturday 8th February. Final prep for the #ClassicalSheffield Festival Weekend! #SVE #sheffieldviolaensemble

Please note: tomorrow's workshop is going ahead, as planned. I have been to the art space this morning and the main roads are clear and easily passable. The car park is a little icy, however. It has been gritted, and I'm sure it will have improved by tomorrow afternoon, but please be careful!

This carefully structured workshop will guide you through the first steps of string quartet playing and will equip you with the essential tools for getting going. *BOOK NOW* Suitable for #violin #viola #cello players Grade 1-5. #adultbeginnerstrings www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/teaching/int...

Looking forward to the first workshop of the year this weekend 🎻🎻🎻 (any #viola players want to join us?🤞) Sunday 12th January 2-4pm #sharrowperformingartsspace #sheffield #adultbeginnerstrings www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi...

A snippet from Sheffield Flute Choir's festive session this year 🎶

Anyone fancy a trip to Gateshead?!? What about participating in the 'Golden Oldies' viola ensemble workshop on Sunday 19th January: 'a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with Nobuko Imai and Timothy Ridout'?!? 🎻🎻🎻 #viola More info: theglasshouseicm.org/seasons/the-...

Looking forward to preparing our pop-up programme for the #ClassicalSheffield Weekend Festival in the new year... Next workshop: Sunday 12th January 2-4pm classicalsheffield.org.uk/classical-we... #adultbeginnerstrings #SheffieldWinterGarden #pop-up www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi...

This was a magical Christmasy musical afternoon with the @1stposstrings.bsky.social crew under the wonderful guidance of @jjacksoncomposer.bsky.social 🎵🎵

What a great afternoon! We cracked the Xmas medley and we mingled well! Sorry not everyone was able to come but thanks for coming to the #1stPosStrings workshops this year! Look out for an email about the first one of 2025 (12th January)…#adultbeginnerstrings

We are preparing a short programme to perform at the Classical Sheffield Weekend Festival next year (Saturday 22nd March 16:30 Sheffield Winter Gardens). We are not a performing group, but want to show that you can pick up an instrument at any age! classicalsheffield.org.uk/event/winter...

Hello! We offer adult beginner string players the opportunity to experience playing a part in a string orchestra and practice the skills required for successful ensemble-playing (Grades 1-5 approx.). For more info and dates: www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi... #adultbeginnerstrings

Yay! A lovely, happy afternoon with #FirstPositionStrings. There's nothing better than giving people an opportunity to enjoy and experience playing in an ensemble for the first time, whatever their age or ability. www.jennyjacksoncomposer.com/first-positi... #adultbeginnerstrings