MUSIC
Calendar of Courses
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
1 event,
FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
A course for preformed string chamber music groups, working at self programmed repertoire. Cath Yates (violin/viola) and Heather Bills (cello) will join the tutoring team. Residential: £330 Non-residential: £245
1 event,
RECORDERS: POST-BEGINNERS (GRADES 1-3)
Don’t be scared to make mistakes - have fun and make music! A chance for those with a developing interest in recorder playing to progress their musicality in a gentle way with like-minded people under professional guidance. Residential: £310 Non-residential: £230
2 events,
ADVANCED WOODWIND ENSEMBLES
A course for wind players from Grade 8 to Diploma, working in detail on wind chamber repertoire for large and smaller ensembles. There will be an informal concert on the morning of the last day. All applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up. www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades Residential: £770 Non-residential: £580 We can pick
1 event,
FULLY BOOKED: PIANO WORKSHOP
A performance-based workshop where up to 10 players of Grade 7 standard and above prepare a short recital of between 15-20 minutes to play to the other participants. If possible, please bring along extra copies of the works being performed for the other players. John will give constructive suggestions for improving aspects of interpretation, technique,
1 event,
TICKET TO RIDE – PART 1
An exploration of multiple styles of 20th century popular music, from the great American songbook, the emergence of jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll and onwards to pop music of the 1960’s, spearheaded by an examination of many of the songs of The Beatles. From there, the course will delve into the multiple genres of
2 events,
FOLK SINGING WITH WILL AND ROSIE
A gentle introduction to singing folk music in three- and four-part harmony! Can’t read music? No problem - folk is an oral tradition, and we teach everything by ear. Learn how to warm up your voice, then sing in rounds and in parts, as you become acquainted with a wonderful folk repertoire with two tutors
1 event,
HIGHAM HALL CHOIR: ‘OTHER WORDLY’
Exploring the stunning Requiem by Herbert Howells and music by Renaissance composer Dionisius Prioris (1460 - 1514) whose music can only be described as crystalline and other worldly. We'll explore more early composers such as John Sheppard (In pace), William Byrd's Resurrexi and have a taste of Gregorian chant (In paradisum). Music is sent out
2 events,
FULLY BOOKED: SIX OF THE BEST CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES
Sharing our time with Haydn and Mozart, we will consider some of the most impressive symphonies of the Viennese Classical Era. Haydn’s Surprise, Clock and London symphonies confirm his mastery as the so-called Father of the Symphony. Mozart’s final three symphonies, nos. 39, 40 & 41 are generally regarded as his finest symphonic works. Ian