MUSIC
FULLY BOOKED: ALAN BARNES JAZZ MASTER CLASS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDevelop your jazz playing. How about 5 times British award-winning saxophonist Alan Barnes as Tutor? You need to be able to read music, understand chords and preferably have rehearsal band experience. (Limited spaces) Alan Barnes (Bedfordshire highamhall.com/alan-barnes) Residential: £520 Non-residential: £380
PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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 for improvement, style, technique and presentation will be offered. Non-competitive with a joint recital on the last morning. *Non-performing Listeners also welcome. John Gough (Chester
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 players must contact Martyn on 07970 036592 or martyn@onlinetrumpetteacher.com before enrolling to ascertain level, instrument(s) and suitability. Martyn Grisdale (Course leader) with Andy Kershaw ,
FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHigham 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 further study. Louise Latham (Gr Manchester highamhall.com/louise-latham) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195 An alternative to 8th Mar.
FULLY BOOKED: ADVANCED WOODWIND ENSEMBLES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA course for wind players from Grade 8 to Diploma, working in detail on wind chamber repertoire for large and smaller ensembles. There will be an informal concert on the morning of the last day. Laurence Perkins (Manchester highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) Residential: £710 Non-residential: £540 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY
SINGING: ANYTHING GOES!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA great opportunity to explore different singing styles from African and gospel, folk songs and ballads, to doo-wop, rock and, roll and musical theatre. Plus, an introduction to song signing to promote deaf awareness. Literally - ANYTHING GOES! Some choir experience is useful but sight reading not necessary. Chris Hale (S. Cheshire highamhall.com/christine-hale) Residential: £270
FULLY BOOKED: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomHigham 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 further study. Louise Latham (Gr Manchester highamhall.com/louise-latham) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195 An alternative to 9th Feb
FOLK SINGING FOR THE TERRIFIED
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA 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 passed on by ear. Warm-up, sing in rounds and in parts, become acquainted with a wonderful repertoire with professional folk duo Rosie and Will providing
RECORDER: BEGINNERS GRADES I-III
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDo 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 with like-minded people under professional guidance. Annemarie Klein (Edinburgh highamhall.com/annemarie-klein) Residential: £275 Non-residential: £195
PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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 for improvement, style, technique and presentation will be offered. Non-competitive with a joint recital on the last morning. *Non-performing Listeners also welcome. John Gough (Chester