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September 2019
PIANO WORKSHOP
For up to ten Players* of Grade 7 and above. Prepare a 20 minute programme to be played and discussed; if possible, bring along spare copies of pieces for others. Suggestions for improvement, style, technique and presentation will be offered. Non-competitive with a joint recital on the last morning. *Non-performing Listeners also welcome. John Gough (Chester www.highamhall.com/john-gough) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £171
Find out more »October 2019
STRING ORCHESTRA WEEKEND
Experienced Strings are invited to join us and play three Vivaldi string concertos, Tchaikovsky Elegy and the wonderful, folk inspired, Divertimento by Bartók. Professional violinist Louise Latham will be conducting the course. Louise Latham (Gr. Manchester www.highamhall.com/louise-latham) Residential: £238 Non-residential: £171
Find out more »WIND SERENADES – DIRECTED BY LAURENCE PERKINS
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: £540 Non-residential: £411 (deposit £150) We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£20) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ON BOOKING. All applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up. www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades
Find out more »WIND SERENADES: 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: £540 Non-residential: £411 (deposit £150) We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£20) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ON BOOKING
Find out more »AN INFORMAL (AND FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT
An end of course Concert given by players completing a masterclass here at Higham with Laurence Perkins. A little audience will be appreciated! ADMISSION FREE A free PIANO concert will take place on 17 March
Find out more »MUSIC APPRECIATION: AUTUMN LANDSCAPES IN MUSIC
*NEW* A delightful weekend looking at how Autumn has been depicted in music. Includes orchestral, piano and vocal music by Grieg, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky and Mozart and a small selection of popular songs. Some music will be supplemented by paintings. Sheer joy, even if you are only reaquainting yourself with the classical genre. NEW TUTOR: Chris Rodwell (www.highamhall.com/chris-rodwell) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 See also courses by Ian France, Tim Shuker and Julian Williamson.
Find out more »JAZZ IMPROVISATION AND ARRANGING WITH MARK BASSEY
For musicians interested in developing appropriate skills to be able to play, arrange or both. Also a chance to hear your music played by others. Nurture your swing in a friendly, supportive and relaxed atmosphere. Mark Bassey (East Sussex www.highamhall.com/mark-bassey) Residential: £328 Non-residential: £229
Find out more »November 2019
THE CHORAL CLASSICS: BRAHMS, VERDI AND ELGAR
Three composers from the Romantic era, better-known for works in other fields, were inspired by religious texts to produce outstanding choral works: Brahms and Verdi – Requiems and Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius. Hear impassioned solos, colourful orchestrations and choruses. Soul-stirring and sublime! Ian France (www.highamhall.com/ian-france) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 See also courses by Chris Rodwell, Tim Shuker and Julian Williamson.
Find out more »A WEEKEND WITH THE HARP
Learn secrets of the Welsh harp tradition from the master himself! Robin will look at authentic traditional melodies and arranging in the Welsh style, the typical method of Theme and Variations, and traditional Welsh dance music on the harp. Teaching primarily by ear, but notation provided afterwards. You are welcome to record the class. Intermediate/ Advanced level. Guest Tutors: Charlotte Petersen and Robin Huw Bowen Organised by Gill Salter-Smith for Harps Northwest (www.harpsnorthwest.org.uk) Residential: £253 Non-residential: £186
Find out more »December 2019
RICHARD STRAUSS: A PORTRAIT
Strauss made his reputation as an orchestral wizard with tone poems like Don Juan and Ein Heldenleben. Later he wrote many operas, none finer than Der Rosenkavalier. All his life he composed beautiful songs, finishing with the poignant Four Last Songs. Ian France (www.highamhall.com/ian-france) Residential: £233 Non-residential: £166 See also courses by Chris Rodwell, Tim Shuker and Julian Williamson.
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