RECORDERS IN CONCORD: GRADES VI-XIII

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

Play music in a recorder ensemble. For recorder players of advanced standard (grade 6 and above). Music will range from Renaissance to the present day, from three to eight or 

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SUMMER STRING ORCHESTRA

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

A chance to experience the joy of string orchestra playing in the wonderful ambience of Higham Hall. This is an introductory course for string players, exploring the core repertoire for string 

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FULLY BOOKED: TCHAIKOVSKY 4, 5 AND 6

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

Tchaikovsky’s last three symphonies are considered his greatest orchestral works. An obsession with fate tends to dominate the outer movements: ‘doom-laden’ and ‘heart-on the-sleeve’ are terms frequently applied. By contrast 

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BRITISH BMG FEDERATION SUMMER SCHOOL WEEKEND 2024

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

We welcome the British Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Federation to Higham for the first time with three separate courses: Chris Sands' Finger-style 5-string Banjo; Roland Gallery's Art of Playing in 

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FOLK SINGING WITH WILL AND ROSIE

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

A gentle introduction to singing folk music in three- and four-part harmony. Can’t read music? No problem - folk is an oral tradition, and we teach everything by ear. Learn 

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SINGING AND CIRCLE DANCING

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

Join us on a multicultural journey as we explore songs and dances from other countries and cultures. This course combines singing and dancing; offering a chance to dip into one 

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SING AMERICA!

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

Explore America in song! From the great cultural traditions of Gospel, Jazz, Country and Folk to classic Broadway, Swing and Pop. We will sing in 2- or 3-part harmony depending 

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BLOW! INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WEEKEND

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

For grades 3 - 5 Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon. Small and larger group playing under patient and supportive professional instruction. A great way to develop your playing! Notify us 

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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 

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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 our wonderful oak-floored lecture room. Laurence Perkins (bassoon) with Philippa Davies (flute), Colin Honour (clarinet) and Jan Willem Nelleke (piano). Bar open before 

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