HIGHAM CHOIR: FULLY-FLEDGED

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Bach, Byrd and Bits and Bobs! We will be exploring two Bach motets including Komm, Jesu, Komm. We will also look at Byrd's Mass for Four Voices as well as other selections of fabulous Baroque music. Please check your voice-type and sight-singing ability with Deborah before booking (deborah_catterall@yahoo.com 07964 310 617). Deborah Catterall (N Wales 

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EARLY MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL 2023

For 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 opportunities to try something new (instrument or voice). A marvellously rich musical cocktail!   Deborah Catterall (Head Tutor, Vocal), Elizabeth Dodd (Viol, Renaissance Dance), Philip 

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FULLY BOOKED: SING WITH OTHERS: YES YOU CAN!

If you have minimal experience in singing with others, believe you can't sing, or feel a bit rusty, then this is your discovery course to find your voice and use it in the very first steps of singing together. There will be a holistic approach and a lot of fun along the way. No music 

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FULLY BOOKED: CAROLS FOR EVERYONE

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Even if you have shied off joining-in through feelings of vocal inadequacy, you are welcome to join (or rejoin) us for this fun preChristmas break for your vocal chords. Enjoy many carols, familiar and less so, as we aim to add to your confidence and enjoyment. Open to all levels of singer. Deborah Catterall (N 

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SING WITH OTHERS: YES YOU CAN!

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Even if you were never encouraged to sing, it is never too late and it’s wonderful for your well-being! Enjoy plenty of songs together, and exercise those vocal chords! Coincides with Burns Night (25th). Tartan is optional! Deborah Catterall (N Wales highamhall.com/deborah-catterall) Residential: £365 Non-residential: £255 Our next stage EXPERIENCED is in March. We offer 

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HIGHAM HALL CHOIR – EXPERIENCED

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A Taste of Ancient and Modern: a hop through the centuries! Explore pieces from as early as the 7th century (by the Byzantine nun Kasia), moving through the 12th century (Hildegard von Bingen) and following on to the 15th century (Pycard and Dufay). Tallis’ Mass for Four Voices will feature and then we will jump 

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EARLY MUSIC SUMMER SCHOOL 2024

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

For 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 opportunities to try something new (instrument or voice). A marvellously rich musical cocktail! There is an application process: please contact head tutor Deborah before booking 

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SING WITH OTHERS: YES YOU CAN!

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

If 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 your voice and use it to join others singing beautiful music together. We take a holistic approach and have a lot of fun along the 

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