Bardon Strings

Bardon Strings is an ensemble based learning group exclusively for adult beginner/intermediate level players of violin, viola, cello and double bass.

Bardon Strings started back on 2nd June 2016 with 7 musicians in Anne Keenan’s lounge-room and now has over 40 members and 2 ensembles. 

Over the years of playing together they have shared many laughs during rehearsals and much joy performing for others.

During July 2016, Teresa Kunaeva (phd student at the Conservatorium) spoke about Bardon Strings at ISME International Music Conference in Glasgow.

Ed Ayres recently mentioned their Biddeston Concert on the morning show on Classic FM.

Ann Leung interviewed Anne Keenan and some of Bardon Strings players in May 2017 on ABC radio about the ensemble and their forthcoming fundraising concert. Their concert raised $5,000 for the Demazong Academy, a school for orphans in Sikkim in the Himalayas in India.

Anne Keenan’s love of music led to the creation of Bardon Strings. Learning to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as a child was her foundation for a life that continues to be inspired by teaching and performing. 

Anne has played in orchestras in Brisbane, Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast and has a special interest in Celtic music, having played fiddle and sung in Celtic bands.

Anne has over 30 years of rich teaching experience having run private teaching studios and has taught in both private and state schools. She is passionate about teaching strings, supporting students to master new skills and develop confidence whatever their level of ability. 

Anne studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music then went on to train as a Suzuki Violin specialist and State School Instrumental Music (Strings Teacher).  Anne also studied Arts Management at the Australian Institute of Music Sydney Opera House. 

Currently Anne is working as a strings teacher in state schools in Brisbane west, teaching privately as a Suzuki Violin specialist and conducting Bardon Strings.

Bardon Strings rehearse every Thursday night during the school term at Lavalla Centre, 58 Fernberg Rd, Paddington.