Lindsay Irik

Introducing an established and successful K-12 String Program

An overview of a K-12 established and successful String program, focusing on building and developing, maintaining organised structure, instrumental balance, extending standards while being inclusive and always focusing on enjoyment. Key points will include junior programs, rehearsal schedules and ideas, repertoire choices and styles, performances, knowing your students and staff. An awareness that every school and string program is different will be acknowledged, as a reflection from experiences in other metropolitan and regional schools.

About Lindsay Irik

Lindsay Irik is the Director of Strings (K-12) at Knox Grammar School, a position she has enjoyed since 2007. Lindsay is proud that she has consistently built upon their string program which now features six large String Orchestras, two Symphony Orchestras and many Chamber groups across both the Junior and Senior school campuses. She is a passionate String educator and enjoys the excitement and energy young String students provide, and works hard to maximise these qualities into a fun, engaging and thriving program. Lindsay is an active freelance Violinist in Sydney, performing regularly with several different orchestras, which she believes brings first hand and current experience back to her students. Her love of conducting started when she enrolled in it as a subject as part of her Bachelor of Music at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Since then, she has always conducted many school ensembles throughout Sydney and the Central West of NSW.