HIGHAM CHOIR: FULLY-FLEDGED

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Bach, Byrd and Bits and Bobs! We will be exploring two Bach motets including Komm, Jesu, Komm. We will also look at Byrd's Mass for Four Voices as well as 

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CIRCLE DANCE: SPRING

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Newcomers as well as experienced are welcome to join this inclusive form of community dancing where no partners are required. Music and dances drawn from worldwide cultures and countries and 

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CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE EASTER JAM(BOREE)

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

*NEW* 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 

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FULLY BOOKED: BASSOONS WITH LAURENCE PERKINS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

Yes, honestly, only Bassoons allowed! Laurence Perkins (Manchester www.highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) with Amy Thompson Residential: £535 Non-residential: £400 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT 

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VIOLS AND RECORDERS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

A friendly course (all levels except beginner) to enjoy exploring a variety of music with others on your own instrument, plus a chance also for you to consort! Elizabeth Dodd 

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A WEEKEND FOR FLUTES WITH PIANO

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

A friendly and relaxed weekend of flute playing, around Grade 3 and above, to build confidence and improve performing skills. Ask questions about tone, technique etc. Play in a flute 

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BLOW! BEGINNERS’ WOODWIND

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

*NEW* An entry-level course, designed primarily for players of Grades 1 to 3, to introduce participants to playing in a group and the skills and terminology required. Patricia and Catriona 

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RECORDERS: IN CONCORD GRADES IV-VI

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

For intermediate players (roughly Grades 4-6). An opportunity to play together over a pleasant weekend with others, with expert guidance as appropriate. Annemarie Klein (Edinburgh www.highamhall.com/annemarie-klein) Residential: £270 Non-residential: £190

FOLK SINGING FOR THE TERRIFIED

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

*NEW* A gentle sing together workshop which welcomes all abilities including those with little experience of folk singing. No, you do not need to read music - folk music traditionally 

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SINGING: SUMMERTIME

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria

George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter - icons of the 1920s and 30s - created wonderful songs which have become timeless classics. Immerse yourself in the lush 

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