MUSIC
SING WITH OTHERS: YES YOU CAN!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIf you have little experience of singing with others, believe you can’t sing or just feel a bit rusty, then this course will be a journey of discovery to find
NOW’S THE TIME FOR BRUCKNER
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomGetting to know Bruckner’s music is a challenge many have shied away from. But as we celebrate 200 years since the Austrian composer’s birth this very week, there can be
DVOŘÁK AND JANÁČEK: 2 CZECH MASTERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAntonín Dvořák (1841-1904) and Leoš Janáček (1854- 1928) are 2 of the greatest composers to emerge from the Czech lands; from Bohemia and Moravia respectively. We will explore their contribution
FULLY BOOKED: PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor up to ten players* at Grade 7 and above. In advance of this intensive, non-competitive workshop, you will prepare a 20-minute programme to be played and discussed; if possible,
FULLY BOOKED: STRING ORCHESTRA WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA weekend for string players exploring wonderful music for string orchestra directed by professional violinist, Louise Latham. Repertoire as follows: Torelli Concerto Grosso; Finzi Romance; Janacek Suite; Tippett Little Music
BRASS BAND WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA serious yet relaxed weekend for brass band players to rehearse and perform popular, and perhaps lesser-known, brass band repertoire. There will be both whole-band and sectional rehearsals. All prospective
FULLY BOOKED: INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WORKSHOP 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 with Mandy Burvill
FULLY BOOKED: ELGAR: MUSIC FOR AUTUMN
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomElgar often looked back nostalgically, with wistful tenderness or at times with regret. For this course Ian has selected movements from Elgar’s symphonies and concertos together with his shorter orchestral
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 basic playing skills and a concert pitch instrument such as violin (fiddle), viola, cello, mandolin, mandola, banjo, ukulele, guitar, flute whistle, piano accordion, melodeon,