Week of Courses
SUMMER STRING ORCHESTRA
A chance to experience the joy of string orchestra playing in the wonderful ambience of Higham Hall. This is an introductory course for string players, exploring the core repertoire for string orchestra to include Vivaldi, Elgar’s Serenade, Warlock’s Capriol Suite, Grieg’s Holberg Suite and Mozart’s Divertimenti. Course director Louise Latham (violin), plays in the Northern Chamber
FULLY BOOKED: TCHAIKOVSKY 4, 5 AND 6
Tchaikovsky’s last three symphonies are considered his greatest orchestral works. An obsession with fate tends to dominate the outer movements: ‘doom-laden’ and ‘heart-on the-sleeve’ are terms frequently applied. By contrast the middle movements are graceful, sounding not unlike ballet music. Following a now-familiar format, Ian will guide you expertly through these pieces, drawing out aspects
BRITISH BMG FEDERATION SUMMER SCHOOL WEEKEND 2024
We welcome the British Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Federation to Higham for the first time with three separate courses: Chris Sands' Finger-style 5-string Banjo; Roland Gallery's Art of Playing in Ensemble for mandolin family instruments and guitar (including bass), and Nigel Gatherer's Old Time Music for all instruments and levels of experience. Music reading and