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PIANO KEYBOARD IMPROVISATION MADE SIMPLE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*NEW* Bring keys and cans (keyboard and headphones, darling) to develop your improvisational skills based on well-known pop songs. Play tunes you know and like in the way you want
FULLY BOOKED: PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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
HIGHAM CHOIR: FULLY-FLEDGED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomBach, 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
FULLY BOOKED: CIRCLE DANCE: SPRING
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomNewcomers 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
CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE EASTER JAM(BOREE)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*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
FULLY BOOKED: BASSOONS WITH LAURENCE PERKINS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYes, 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
VIOLS AND RECORDERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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
RECORDERS: IN CONCORD GRADES IV-VI
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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
FULLY BOOKED: FOLK SINGING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom*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
SINGING: SUMMERTIME
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGeorge 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