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July 2019
UKULELE – THE NEXT STEP
Know a few chords and wish to move on beyond strumming to finger pick and 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: £263 Non-residential: £196 inc. handouts of music covered
Find out more »BLOW! INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WEEKEND
Grades 3 to 5 FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET & BASSOON. Small and larger group playing under patient, enjoyable professional instruction. A great way to develop your playing! Please notify us of instrument. Patricia and Catriona Melville-Mason (Perthshire www.highamhall.com/tricia-trona-melville-mason) Residential: £263 Non-residential: £196
Find out more »WIND SERENADES SUMMER SCHOOL 2019 – EASTERN ECHOES
Wind Chamber course for high-advanced amateur players (diploma-standard level 1 minimum) to work in-depth on substantial original repertoire with the highest level of tuition. All works studied will be performed complete in informal concerts on the last day. The course includes a mid-week tutors' concert. Tutors: Philippa Davies (flute, member of the Nash Ensemble), Jan Willem Nelleke (piano) and Laurence Perkins (bassoon - www.highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) with Colin Honour (clarinet) We can pick-up at 3pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£20) ONLY BY…
Find out more »A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL
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 »BEETHOVEN 1800-27: THE ETERNAL REVOLUTIONARY
Beginning by considering his inheritance from Bach, Mozart and Haydn, we trace how Beethoven's deafness was turned to triumph and ensured that Classical Music would always tread new pastures. Tim Shuker (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/tim-shuker) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 BEETHOVEN'S SUCCESSORS follows: attend both, save £25.
Find out more »BEETHOVEN’S SUCCESSORS – SCHUBERT, SCHUMANN, BRUCKNER AND BRAHMS
We consider Beethoven's legacy as it is reflected in four of the 19th century's greatest composers and ask ourselves whether his influence endures or has 20th century Modernism from Schoenberg onwards snuffed out the light forever? Tim Shuker (S. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/tim-shuker) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 BEETHOVEN precedes: attend both, save £25.
Find out more »SINGING SOLO – MASTERCLASS
*NEW* Intimate, friendly and positive expert tuition for Singers serious about developing. Any genre - the mechanics are the same. Select up to two pieces/songs you'd like for your 1:1. Limited spaces. For competent singers. Includes participation in a short free recital at 11:30am on the last day. The 3rd of 3 available levels of SINGING SOLO. Sian Carys Allen (N. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/sian-carys-allen) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
Find out more »A DAY OF T’AI CHI (RESCHEDULED)
A disciplined, principled approach to your body and its ease and comfort of movement, improving balance. This relaxing day of guided gentle T'ai Chi, helped by a good lunch, gives time to develop awareness of how we use our bodies and relate to our environment. Sheila Aimson (E. Cumbria www.highamhall.com/sheila-aimson) £66 including lunch Apologies for Sheila being unwell at the last minute for the previously planned course. This one replaces it!
Find out more »JAZZ PLAYERS’ SUMMER SCHOOL with guests Alan Barnes and Martin Shaw
A serious, yet relaxed week for jazz players who are able to play and read music to rehearsal band standard. Play from Swing to Bebop in small groups under the superb guidance this year of two of England's best Jazz musicians: Alan Barnes and Martin Shaw All prospective players must please make contact with Course Leader David Black before enrolling to ascertain level, instrument(s) and suitability: 07951 903230 daveblackmusic@hotmail.com Alan Barnes David Black (Course leader www.highamhall.com/david-black) Martin Shaw Residential: £585 Non-residential: £360
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