MUSIC
RECORDERS: POST-BEGINNERS (GRADES 1-3)
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomDon’t be scared to make mistakes - have fun and make music! A chance for those with a developing interest in recorder playing to progress their musicality in a gentle
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
FULLY BOOKED: PIANO WORKSHOP
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA performance-based workshop where up to 10 players of Grade 7 standard and above prepare a short recital of between 15-20 minutes to play to the other participants. If possible,
TICKET TO RIDE – PART 1
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomAn exploration of multiple styles of 20th century popular music, from the great American songbook, the emergence of jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll and onwards to pop music of
FOLK SINGING WITH WILL AND ROSIE
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomA gentle introduction to singing folk music in three- and four-part harmony! Can’t read music? No problem - folk is an oral tradition, and we teach everything by ear. Learn
HIGHAM HALL CHOIR: ‘OTHER WORDLY’
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomExploring the stunning Requiem by Herbert Howells and music by Renaissance composer Dionisius Prioris (1460 - 1514) whose music can only be described as crystalline and other worldly. We'll explore
SIX OF THE BEST CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomSharing our time with Haydn and Mozart, we will consider some of the most impressive symphonies of the Viennese Classical Era. Haydn’s Surprise, Clock and London symphonies confirm his mastery
FOLK N FELL 2025
We welcome back the well-established FolknFell weekend to Higham Hall. Three outstanding musicians lead a weekend of folk and acoustic ensemble playing, singing and informal sessions with time for walking.
BASSOONS WITH LAURENCE PERKINS
Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United KingdomYes, honestly, only Bassoons allowed! Laurence Perkins with Catriona McDermid Residential: £709 Non-residential: £502 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ON BOOKING
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 performed