Carducci Quartet educational workThe Carducci Quartet is passionate about educational work and is currently 'Quartet in residence' at Trinity College of Music - London, Cardiff University, Cork School of Music and Gloucester Academy of Music. A short sample of a primary school workshop:
Primary schools
A standard hour long workshop by the Carducci quartet promises to entertain both pupil and teacher alike. Each instrument is introduced in turn and the children take part in a variety of games and activities concentrating on developing their listening skills and their sense of rhythm and ensemble. They are asked for their
thoughts, reactions and questions throughout.
Secondary school For secondary school children, the emphasis is on the exploration of different sound worlds and encouraging them to respond both emotionally and intellectually to what they hear. Seeing and interacting with real musicians helps to develop an appreciation of the power of music. For G.C.S.E and A level students, there are various options available. Composition students can work with members of the quartet on understanding the different capabilities of each instrument and the vast array of colours and string techniques available. Workshop performances of pieces such as Shostakovich String Quartet No.8 and Joseph Haydn Op.76 No.2 & Op.33 No.2 are followed by an open discussion. This provides the students with valuable insights into the performance issues of a piece alongside it’s historical, social and political context. Other Workshops "Are you listening?" - Suitable for key stages 1 & 2, this is a fun-packed musical feast, focusing on developing listening skills. "Create your own" - Work alongside members of the Carducci Quartet to create an original composition. For further information on any of the above or for sample worksheets, please email us at:
Advanced students
The Carduccis are currently 'Quartet in Residence' at Trinity College of Music - London (where they regularly give masterclasses, coaching and concerts), Cardiff University, Cork School of Music and the Gloucester Academy of Music. 
 Since 2000, The Carducci String Quartet have been involved with the Gloucester Academy of Music, working with individual students, coaching ensembles and taking master classes. Gloucester Academy of Music Recently they have been working for county music services giving workshops and performances for older school children.
The Carducci Quartet run the Beaumont
chamber music festival in France, which offers a week of
intensive master classes and concerts for young people eager to
develop their chamber music skills. They are also
quartet in residence at the Beauchamp House
International Music Courses. ‘Being able to have one-on-one tuition from the members of the Carducci was really inspiring and producing a final piece after short preparation was really exciting.’
‘It was helpful to go through the movement with people who have a great knowledge of chamber music…playing in Chamber music full stop is great!’
'Thank you for a wonderful hour of entertainment. So much vitality and enthusiasm!...There was a real balance of participation and listening.'
'I am delighted to recommend the Carducci String
Quartet, they have inspired our students
here at the Gloucester Academy during workshops and on
the concert platform with the dynamic energy and
precise musicality of their performances.'
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