MUSIC
SONGWRITING SESSIONS WITH CHRIS MCSHANE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomChris will cover all the main aspects of songwriting technique with lots of fun exercises and the opportunity for students to develop their skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The course
RICHARD STRAUSS: TONE POEMS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomIn the 1890s Richard Strauss dazzled the musical world with a series of celebrated tone poems. From Don Juan to Till Eulenspiegel, Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001 Space Odyssey) to the
LAURENCE PERKINS: VIENNESE MUSIC
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 Laurence Perkins Residential: £590 Non-residential: £450
A NEW YEAR VIENNESE CONCERT BY CANDLELIGHT
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA varied programme of Viennese music (Haydn, Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven and others) performed by candlelight Laurence Perkins and friends. tickets £18 or £32 for 2. Includes a glass of wine in the
SING WITH OTHERS: YES, YOU CAN!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA chance to sing with others, even if this is your first time. This course is a great confidence builder, particularly if you have been told that you can’t sing
FULLY BOOKED: ALAN BARNES JAZZ MASTER CLASS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDevelop your jazz playing with award winning saxophonist/ clarinettist Alan Barnes. A relaxed look at jazz theory for instrumentalists with lots of opportunities to play and practise together. You need
JUST FOR GIRLS – DA DOO RON RON!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA fun weekend exploring songs by girl groups over the decades and iconic female singers. Two or three part harmony depending on level of singers. Some choir experience helpful. Chris
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: STRING CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA course for preformed string chamber music groups, working at self programmed repertoire. Richard Muncey (viola) and Heather Bills (cello) will join the tutoring team. Louise Latham Residential: £330 Non-residential:
FULLY BOOKED: 17TH & 18TH CENTURY CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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