Inspiring a new love of classical music and string instruments

Start a conversation with the Sartory String Quartet! Four young dynamic performers weave together contemporary and classical music, creatingextraordinary dialogue with their audiences. The quartet performs pieces that students will recognise and introduces them to the breadth of sounds of the string family.

The name “Sartory” comes from Eugene Sartory, a famous Italian bow maker. Formed in 2003, these experienced WA performers have achieved success winning numerous awards and are excited to make their debut in South Australia.

Sartory String Quartet will spark a conversation with your students that will continue long after the final chord.

Stringing Conversations is a Live Performance Plus performance.

Live Performance Plus offers the unique experience of Live Performance by a professional music ensemble at your school, supported by professional development for teachers plus resources for teaching music in your classrooms.

The Professional Development is a three hour session held in a venue close to a number of participating schools.

The Teaching Resources incorporate a variety of activities related to the music of the live performance ensemble, which together can create a term of lessons. The resources link to literacy, numeracy and ICT for all ages from lower primary through to junior secondary. Also included are an audio CD with the ensemble’s music, activities and support materials.

In 2012 Live Performance Plus will include NEW interactive resources for the digital classroom. These resources are cross-platform and will operate on interactive whiteboards, or on computers and with data projectors. They are complimentary to the existing resources and provide engaging activities for your students understanding as well as quality teaching.