AN INFORMAL (& FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT – IN TWO HALVES

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

All are invited to share two 45-minute concerts at 11am and 2pm, spanning lunchtime, given by diploma-standard players, completing a masterclass here at Higham with Laurence Perkins. A little audience will be appreciated! ADMISSION FREE, but please do let us know if you intend to come so we can put out enough chairs! You are 

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INTERMEDIATE AND ELEMENTARY WOODWIND DIRECTED BY LAURENCE PERKINS

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

All applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up: www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades There will be a free informal concert with participants on Sunday 11:15am. Laurence Perkins (Manchester highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) Residential: £605 Non-residential: £470 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ON PAYING BALANCE

FULLY BOOKED: ADVANCED WOODWIND ENSEMBLES

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

A 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 morning of the last day. Laurence Perkins (Manchester highamhall.com/laurence-perkins) Residential: £710 Non-residential: £540 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY 

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FULLY BOOKED: BASSOONS WITH LAURENCE PERKINS AND ROGER BIRNSTINGL

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

For bassoon lovers, the aim of this course is to help make playing easier and more enjoyable! Receive advice on posture & breathing, embouchure, good tone and tuning, sound projection, reed adjustment, fingerings, technical fluency and musical interpretation from internationally renowned bassoonists Laurence Perkins and Roger Birnstingl. There will be optional reed-making sessions, opportunities to play 

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FULLY BOOKED: WIND SERENADES SUMMER SCHOOL

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

Wind 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 complete in informal concerts on the last day. The course includes a mid-week tutors' concert. All applications to be made initially through Laurence to 

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A VERY SPECIAL WOODWIND RECITAL

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

An 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 and after the performance. No interval. ADMISSION £10 Proceeds to Stroke Association.

AN INFORMAL (& FREE) WOODWIND CONCERT – IN TWO HALVES

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

All 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 appreciated! ADMISSION FREE but please do let us know if you intend to come so we can put out enough chairs! You are welcome to 

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FULLY BOOKED: INTERMEDIATE WOODWIND WORKSHOP DIRECTED BY LAURENCE PERKINS

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

All applications to be made initially through Laurence to ascertain ensemble line-up. www.laurenceperkins.com/wind-serenades  There will be a free informal concert with participants on Sunday 11:15am Laurence Perkins with Mandy Burvill Residential: £620 Non-residential: £485 We can pick up at 5pm from Penrith Rail Station (+£40) BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ON PAYING BALANCE.  

FULLY BOOKED: LAURENCE PERKINS: VIENNESE MUSIC

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

All 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 Kingdom

A 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 bar afterwards. Proceeds towards the Higham building appeal. BOOK ONLINE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DSHB