EARLY MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL 2023

For competent singers, viol and recorder players, covering music c1450-c1650.  Instruction in choral/solo singing, viol and recorder playing, lute, plus vocal technique and various consorts. Plenary music-making sessions, lectures and 

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A SUMMER BREAK WITH THE HARP (2 NIGHT)

All ability levels except absolute beginner. Emphasis will be on having fun, but attention will be paid to technique, tone, accuracy and musicality. Written music supplied and specially written parts 

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FULLY BOOKED: CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL

For pre-formed trios, quartets and quintets. Groups work together in the mornings at self-selected repertoire. Afternoons free to explore the beautiful surroundings. Remaining sessions for mixed ensembles. Large library of 

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FULLY BOOKED: 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 

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FULLY BOOKED: STRING ORCHESTRA WEEKEND

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

Sibelius on Scandinavia. We will explore the rich string orchestra repertoire from the Nordic countries to include music by Dag Wiren, Grieg, Nielson and Sibelius. Players should have previous ensemble 

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VINTAGE VERDI

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

Verdi’s ‘Masked Ball’ combines the comic with the tragic. Attractive arias and a lively role for the chorus fill a light and melodic score. Don Carlos has five main characters 

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INTERMEDIATE AND ELEMENTARY WOODWIND DIRECTED BY LAURENCE PERKINS

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

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 highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) Residential: 

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A WEEKEND WITH THE HARP

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

All ability levels except absolute beginners. Emphasis will be on having fun, but attention will be paid to technique, tone, accuracy and musicality. Written music supplied and specially written parts 

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