Northern Beaches Junior Strings
YOUR NEXT MUSICAL ADVENTURE
Join Northern Beaches Junior Strings and discover the joy of playing, learning and performing together.
MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER
NBJS is an exciting new ensemble for young violin, viola, cello and double bass players on the Northern Beaches. It's a chance to build ensemble skills, develop musical confidence, make friends and experience the thrill of performing together.
Part of the Northern Beaches Orchestra family, NBJS will be led by qualified string teachers, with mentoring from musicians of the Northern Beaches Youth Orchestra (NBYO). With several concert opportunities throughout the year, young musicians can develop their skills and experience the rewards of playing as part of an ensemble.
WHO CAN JOIN?
NBJS is primarily for primary-school-aged string players, with expressions of interest also welcome from players in the early years of high school.
The ensemble is aimed at players who are confident at approximately AMEB Preliminary up to Grade 3 standard or equivalent. Students should be comfortable reading music and playing written notes, and must have a private teacher for their instrument.
NBJS is designed to complement school music programs, not replace them. Where a school has its own strings program, participation in that program takes priority.
REHEARSALS AND FEES
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass
When: Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30pm during school terms
Where: German International School Sydney, Terrey Hills
Annual fee: $360
Starting: 2027, subject to reaching 25 registered members
BE PART OF SOMETHING EXCITING
Interested in joining NBJS? Register your interest using the form below. We'll be in touch when we have sufficient numbers to get the ensemble underway.
NBJS Conductor
SUMMER FRIEDLAND is a conservatorium-trained violinist and music educator with over 25 years’ experience. She graduated with First Class Honours in Violin Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and holds an MBA from Queensland University of Technology.
Summer has taught violin, piano and music theory in private practice and schools across Brisbane and Sydney, as well as directing instrumental programs and conducting ensembles. She has been a member of the Northern Beaches Orchestra since 2019 and Secretary since 2021. Summer is passionate about music education and performance, and enjoys sharing her love of music with students and fellow musicians.