JUNIOR STRING ENSEMBLE 2

Junior String Ensemble 2 is the starting point for young string players, keen to play with others, developing performance skills and making new friends. Conductor Cherie Deacon creates a lively and fun environment in which musicians can develop important ensemble playing skills.

INFORMATION

• Conductor: Cherie Deacon

• 60-member string orchestra

• Standard string repertoire and arrangements

• 3 Concerts (Old Museum Concert Hall), Finale (QPAC)

• Rehearsals: Saturdays 10.30am-12.30pm

• Full day workshop Saturday 8 February, 2025 at St Peters Lutheran College

CONDUCTOR

Cherie Deacon began teaching the violin and viola in Brisbane while studying at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music under Elizabeth Morgan and John Curro.  While still studying at the Conservatorium, she was invited to play with the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra as a casual member.  At this time, Cherie was the Principal Viola with the Queensland Youth Symphony.  She was also awarded the AMEB Sydney May Memorial Scholarship and the Inaugural John Curro Viola Prize.

After marrying fellow viola player, David Deacon in 1998, she moved to Sydney and taught at many schools including Barker College, St Andrews Cathedral School, Tara Anglican School and the International Grammar School.  

Returning to Brisbane in 2006, Cherie taught at various private schools in Brisbane before becoming the Lower Primary Strings Coordinator at St Peters Lutheran College in 2008.  During her tenure at St Peters, Cherie has taken great joy in her role of starting the musical journey for many students who pursue their musical studies to Year 12 and beyond.