MUSIC
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
FULLY BOOKED: SING WITH OTHERS: YES YOU CAN!
If you have minimal experience in singing with others, believe you can't sing, or feel a bit rusty, then this is your discovery course to find your voice and use
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
FULLY BOOKED: STRING ORCHESTRA WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSibelius 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
VINTAGE VERDI
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomVerdi’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
INTERMEDIATE AND ELEMENTARY WOODWIND DIRECTED BY LAURENCE PERKINS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAll 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:
A WEEKEND WITH THE HARP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAll 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
CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE FOR ALL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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 for
RECORDER ENSEMBLES: 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 highamhall.com/annemarie-klein) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195
FULLY BOOKED: CAROLS FOR EVERYONE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomEven if you have shied off joining-in through feelings of vocal inadequacy, you are welcome to join (or rejoin) us for this fun preChristmas break for your vocal chords. Enjoy