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STRING ORCHESTRA WEEKEND
Baroque meets twentieth century: A chance for experienced string players to explore more of the wonderful string orchestra repertoire. We will play Corelli Concerti Grossi op.6 nos 1, 2, and 3. Hindemith 5 Pieces op 44 and the Serenade for Strings by Lennox Berkeley. Louise Latham (Gr. Manchester www.highamhall.com/louise-latham) Residential: £255 Non-residential: £185
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BRASS BAND WEEKEND
A serious, yet relaxed weekend for brass band players to rehearse and perform popular, and perhaps lesser-known, brass band repertoire. There will be both whole-band and sectional rehearsals. All prospective players must contact Martyn on 07970 036592 or martyn@onlinetrumpetteacher.com before enrolling to ascertain level, instrument(s) and suitability. Martyn Grisdale (Course leader) with Andy Kershaw and
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INFORMAL (& FREE) JAZZ CONCERT: MARK BASSEY & FRIENDS
INFORMAL (& FREE) JAZZ CONCERT: MARK BASSEY & FRIENDS
Eminent trombonist Mark and members of his course will perform from the Alston Curve in our grounds. Mark Bassey (East Sussex www.highamhall.com/mark-bassey) FREE but dress for weather!
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INTERMEDIATE AND ELEMENTARY WOODWIND DIRECTED BY LAURENCE PERKINS
All applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up. www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades There will be a free informal concert with participants on Sunday 11:15am Laurence Perkins (Manchester www.highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) with Mandy Burvill Residential: £575 Non-residential: £440 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ON BOOKING.
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CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE FOR ALL
For musicians of any standard with a concert pitch instrument such as violin (fiddle), viola, cello, mandolin, mandola, banjo, ukulele, guitar, flute whistle, piano accordion, melodeon, concertina etc. Parts for transposing instruments in Bb, Eb and bass clef will be available. Play a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk music from the British Isles,
AN INFORMAL (& FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT
AN INFORMAL (& FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT
An end of course concert given by players completing a masterclass here at Higham with Laurence Perkins. Live wind music of a very high quality in our delightfully intimate Lecture Room setting. A little audience will be most appreciated! ADMISSION FREE
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MUSIC APPRECIATION: SIBELIUS – MOSTLY SYMPHONIES
Starting out as a Finnish Nationalist and grew into a composer of universal stature with his 1st, 2nd and 5th symphonies. We will also listen to selected movements from his other symphonies and to some of his unique tone poems. Ian France (Cumbria www.highamhall.com/ian-france) Residential: £250 Non-residential: £180