MUSIC
SING AMERICA!
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExplore 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
BLOW! INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WEEKEND
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomFor 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
FULLY BOOKED: WIND SERENADES SUMMER SCHOOL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomWind 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
A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn 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
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