MUSIC
AN INFORMAL (& FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT – IN TWO HALVES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAll are invited to attend two 45-minute concerts at 11am and 2pm given by diploma-standard players completing a masterclass here at Higham with Laurence Perkins. A little audience will be
FULLY BOOKED: HARPS NORTH WEST 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomTutors: Shelley Fairplay, Wendy Stewart & Stephen Dunstone, Mary Dunsford Organised by Harps North West festival@harpsnorthwest.org.uk Residential: £350 Non-residential: £290 Before booking please complete the below application form and return
JAZZ PLAYERS’ SUMMER SCHOOL FEATURING ALAN BARNES (SAX)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA serious yet relaxed week for jazz musicians who are able to play and read music to rehearsal band standard. Play a range of material from Swing to Bebop in
JAZZ CONCERT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA lively and engaging evening of mainstream jazz with David Black and players from our residential jazz course joined by very special guests saxophonist Alan Barnes and trumpeter Mark Armstrong.
THE LANGUAGE OF RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE MUSIC FOR RECORDER PLAYERS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomThis is a practical course examining the relationship between language and music in the renaissance and baroque. There will be a focus on approaching scores from a historical /contextual point
EARLY MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL 2024
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor competent singers, viol and recorder players, covering music c1450-c1650. Instruction in choral/solo singing, viol and recorder playing, lute, plus vocal technique and various consorts. Plenary music-making sessions, lectures and
FULLY BOOKED: CIRCLE DANCE RETREAT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn extended circle dancing retreat where we will explore music and dances from cultures and communities around the world and the pace will vary from lively to meditative. Circle dancing
STARTERS’ MINI-ORCHESTRA FOR WOODWIND & STRINGS (C INSTRUMENTS)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomNot played with others much? Instrument been languishing in its case? Lacking confidence? This easy beginnerslevel weekend is for you! Primarily designed for musicians between Grades 1-4. For instruments in
CHAMBER MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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
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