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SAXOPHONE WEEKEND (EXTENDED)
Players of more than 18 months. Ensemble coaching and expert support from two tutors. Play in groups of varying size, altered at each session. An extensive music library available. Sight-reading beneficial. Now ends after lunch on the Monday. Debbie Scherer & Sarah Jobson (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/debbie-scherer-sarah-jobson) Residential: £342 Non-residential: £244
Find out more »BEGIN TO DISCOVER YOUR BEAUTIFUL SINGING VOICE – FULL DAY
*NEW* An EXTENDED day to help discover your own true voice through 'bel canto' ('beautiful singing'). Morning together, after lunch private practice/tutorials, late afternoon Masterclass (performing solo optional), ending after a (well-earned) Dinner. Sian Carys Allen (N. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/sian-carys-allen) £84 inc. refreshments, lunch and dinner (A residential runs 2-5 Sep)
Find out more »MUSIC APPRECIATION: BEETHOVEN – THE ODD-NUMBERED SYMPHONIES
Beethoven's 1, 3 (Eroica),5, 7 and 9 (Choral) seem to embody the romantic notion of an artist struggling in adversity to produce revolutionary works of genius that would be fully appreciated by later generations. Certainly they display the triumph of the individual over destiny. Ian France (www.highamhall.com/ian-france) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
Find out more »BLOW! INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WEEKEND
Grades 3 to 5 FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET & BASSOON. Small and larger group playing under patient, professional instruction. Please notify us of instrument. Patricia and Catriona Melville-Mason (Perthshire www.highamhall.com/tricia-trona-melville-mason) Residential: £261 Non-residential: £194
Find out more »UKULELE – THE NEXT STEP
Know a few chords and wish to move on beyond strumming to finger pick & play instrumentally? Two Tutors to bring you forward to self-accompanied solos with music available. Debbie Scherer & Sarah Jobson (Yorkshire www.highamhall.com/debbie-scherer-sarah-jobson) Residential: £256 Non-residential: £189 inc. handouts of music covered
Find out more »LAURENCE PERKINS SUMMER SCHOOL
*NEW* Wind Chamber course for serious advanced amateur players (diploma-standard level 1 minimum) to work in-depth on substantial repertoire with the highest level tuition. Original works by Richard Rodney Bennett, Irving Fine and Nielsen - all performed complete in informal concerts on the last day. Includes a mid-week tutors' concert. Tutors: Philippa Davies (flute, member of the Nash Ensemble), Jan Willem Nelleke (piano) and Laurence Perkins (Manchester www.highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) Residential: £599 Non-residential: £434
Find out more »TWO AMERICAN MUSIC MINIMALISTS: PHILIP GLASS AND JOHN ADAMS
Minimalism grew out of chaos after World War 2. Appreciate the music and careers of Philip Glass and John Adams and their transforming effect on 21st Century Classical Music. Steven Ingman-Greer (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/steven-greer) Followed by Steven's FINNISH MUSIC course - attend both, save £25 Residential: £324 Non-residential: £226
Find out more »A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND CONCERT
International soloists Flautist Philippa Davies (soloist, member of the London Winds), bassoonist Laurence Perkins (soloist and Hyperion recording artist) and pianist Jan Willem Nelleke (international concert pianist) join forces for an hour of memorable musical performances, held in our wonderful oak-floored Lecture Room. (One hour, no interval). ADMISSION £10 Proceeds to Stroke Association with Bar available beforehand and afterwards.
Find out more »AN INFORMAL (AND FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT – IN TWO HALVES
All are invited to share two 45 minute concerts at 11:15 and 2:30, spanning lunchtime given by diploma-standard players, completing a masterclass here at Higham with Laurence Perkins. A little audience will be appreciated! ADMISSION FREE, but please do let us know if you intend to come so we can put out enough chairs! You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in our grounds in-between, with donations welcome for tea and a slice afterwards. Limited Lunch spaces might…
Find out more »ACOUSTIC SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
Explore the true craft of Songwriting, to write just for yourself, or to perform. No need to read music: write just lyrics, just music, or both. Nicholas Corder (Staffordshire www.highamhall.com/nicholas-corder) Residential: £231 Non-residential: £164
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