VIOLS AND RECORDERS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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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RECORDERS: IN CONCORD GRADES IV-VI

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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

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 

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SINGING: SUMMERTIME

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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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FULLY BOOKED: WIND SERENADES SUMMER SCHOOL

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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 

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A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

An hour of memorable musical performances, held in the intimate setting of our wonderful oak-floored Lecture Room. (One hour, no interval). Laurence Perkins (Bassoon) Philippa Davies (Flute) Colin Honour (Clarinet) 

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AN INFORMAL (& FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT – IN TWO HALVES

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

All are invited to share two 45-minute concerts at 11am and 2pm, spanning lunchtime, given by diploma-standard players, completing a masterclass here at Higham with Laurence Perkins. A little audience 

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FULLY BOOKED: BLOW! INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WEEKEND

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Grades 3 to 5 Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon. Small and larger group playing under patient, enjoyable professional instruction. A great way to develop your playing! Notify us of instrument 

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RECITAL: THE INSTRUMENT OF THE DEVIL

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

“CLAR’NETS, HOWEVER BE BAD AT ALL TIMES ... DEPEND UPON’T, IF SO BE YOU HAVE THEM TOOTING CLAR’NETS YOU’LL SPOIL THE WHOLE SET-OUT”. So said Michael Mail and Mr Penny 

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JAZZ PLAYERS’ SUMMER SCHOOL

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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 

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