FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP

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

Higham is the ideal country house venue for chamber music. This course is for preformed string chamber groups (may include piano). Self-chosen repertoire. A large library will be available for 

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FOLK SINGING FOR THE TERRIFIED

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

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 is 

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RECORDER: BEGINNERS GRADES I-III

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

Do not be scared to make mistakes, have fun and make music! A chance for those developing a liking for recorder playing to progress their musicality in a gentle way 

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PIANO WORKSHOP

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

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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HIGHAM HALL CHOIR – EXPERIENCED

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

A Taste of Ancient and Modern: a hop through the centuries! Explore pieces from as early as the 7th century (by the Byzantine nun Kasia), moving through the 12th century 

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PIANO KEYBOARD IMPROVISATION MADE SIMPLE

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

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 to 

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CEILIDH BAND FOLK ENSEMBLE EASTER JAM(BOREE)

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

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 for 

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FULLY BOOKED: CIRCLE DANCE: SPRING

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

All are welcome to join in exploring this inclusive form of community dancing where no partners are required. For newcomers and the experienced alike. Music and dances drawn from cultures 

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17TH & 18TH CENTURY CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP

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

For pre-formed chamber groups (with or without singer) who should bring at least 4 pieces to work on which can be at varying stages of readiness. Work at 415 or 

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A RECITAL BY EDEN BAROQUE

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

All the world`s a stage: 17th & 18th century theatrical songs and instrumental music inspired by Shakespeare and others. Programme includes music by Holborne, Locke, Biber, Purcell, Dibdin and Arne. 

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