Category Archives: Events

Need Help Over the Holidays?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Simply for Strings Blogger

VIOLIN TECHNICAL WORK BOOTCAMP IS HERE! Violin teachers and students; here is an opportunity for all violinists to practise and improve your technical work weekly at your favorite violin shop, Simply for Strings, under the guidance of experienced performer and teacher Ben Greaves (from Collusion … Continue reading →

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Simply for Strings Launches Specialised Back to School Online Store

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Simply for Strings Blogger

Making Back to School Simple To our teachers… Simply for Strings is offering a new back to school service for you and your busy string parents. Previously we have supplied schools with a customised back to school order form which have … Continue reading →

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Ernest V.Llewellyn Memorial Fund – Scholarships

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Simply for Strings Blogger

Ernest V. Llewellyn Memorial Fund

String players aged up to 28 may apply for a grant to support travel for musicians training in Australia and abroad.

You do not need to be an AYO applicant to apply. Continue reading →

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The Sassmannshaus Tradition Workshop & Evening Concert

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Simply for Strings Blogger

Join us in the gorgeous old church for an evening with Dr. Dominic DeStefano as he introduces the Sassmannshaus Tradition books and method, then mingle for an evening soiree of amazing violin and viola music. This is truly mixing business … Continue reading →

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AUSTA String Orchestra Reading Day 2011

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Simply for Strings Blogger

Not to be missed PD for string teachers. The Australian Strings Association (QLD Branch) have just released details of their up-coming string orchestra reading day. We highly reccomend attending these reading days as they are a great opportunity to hear … Continue reading →

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Toby to perform as part of TEDxYouthBrissie

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Simply for Strings Blogger

Simply for Strings co-founder Toby Cumpstay will perform a solo viola work as part of the TEDxYouthBrissie event to be held on Saturday the 20th of November at the State Library of Queensland. What is TEDx? In the spirit of … Continue reading →

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In-Store Event ‘A Baroque Christmas’

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Simply for Strings Blogger

ALCHEMY – Australia’s Period String Ensemble will perform an exclusive in-store event at Simply for Strings. Celebrate Christmas with an exclusive concert featuring the best of Baroque Music performed by Bridget Crouch & Sarah Symes (Baroque Violins) , Louise King … Continue reading →

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Baroque Workshop with Louise King

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Simply for Strings Blogger

Sunday April 18th 2010 Simply for Strings had the opportunity of being involved with AUSTA Q’s Baroque Style Workshop presented by Louise King and held at Somerville House on Sunday. We took along a selection of baroque instruments and bows … Continue reading →

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SFS Boys grow mo’s for a good cause

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Simply for Strings Blogger

Both Shannon and I will be growing a moustache this year for Movember. We have decided to put down our razors for one month (November) and help raise awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in … Continue reading →

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