Come Sing, Come Play
For the players!
Sunday 10th October 2010 2.00pm - 5.30pm
Festival Hall, Kirkby in Ashfield (NG17 7DJ)
Do you play a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument or did you in the past? Or have you started learning as an adult? If 'yes' then why not come along to this half day workshop especially designed for players of all abilities. Music will be sent out in advance to give an opportunity for instrumentalists to have a look at the notes before the day and the workshop will culminate in a short performance to friends and family. The workshop leader will be Chris McDouall, an experienced conductor and performer. For further information please click here.
Singing Courses
This autumn sees a whole host of FREE opportunites to start singing. If you've never sung before then now's the time. Don't worry if you can't read music, everyone can sing so enjoy having a go. Sign up to one of these courses soon:
Derby A Cappella Chorus
Chester Green Community Centre, City Rd, Derby DE1 3SA
A 6 week learn to sing course commencing 28th September.
Please contact Chris Nixon by Tel: 01332 510454 or Email: derbyacappellachorus.co.uk for further information.
The Major Oak Chorus: Learn to Sing Barbershop
Foxhill Road Evangelical Church, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1LB
Open night on Tuesday 26th October and six week course start on 2nd November. For further information please contact: Dave Johnson Tel: 01636 814277 or Email: davej19tws@yahoo.co.uk .
Learn to sing four part harmony with the Heart of England Barbershop Chorus. A free 6 week course begins on Monday 6th September at the Birstall Social Club in Leicester. The sessions start at 7.30pm so sign up quickly before spaces run out. Please contact Jan Hunt on Tel: 0116 2675 339 or Email: jansbolt@btinternet.com for further information.
Singing Events
Sing Gregorian Chant for a Day
Saturday 18th September 2010 St Mary's Church, Plumtree, NG12 5ND
A friendly practical introduction open to all; entertaining, informative and enjoyable; led by John Rowlands-Pritchard. No specialist knowledge or skill necessary. Structured around the mediaeval monastic hour services, concluding with Compline. Singers welcome - also those shy of singing.
Booking: £20 (£10 under 18s) at www.opus-a.co.uk or Tel: 01749 675131
Fiori Musicali: Choral Workshops
19th, 24th & 25th September, Towcester
Join in these fun choral workshops that will get you working with other singers and instrumentalists to create a new and spectacular piece of music. Team up with Fiori's choir and enjoy learning about and performing late 16th-century music by the Gabrielis and their contemporaries. Tickets £10 (participant, under 25s free). Please click here for further information.
Come & Sing Messiah Part 1 & Hallelujah Chorus
Saturday 11th December 2010 United Reformed Church,Hinckley
Registration: 3pm Rehearsal: 4pm Performance: 7.30pm
A fundraising Charity event for the Leprosy Mission.All singers welcome
Soloists: Nicola Bingham, Rosemary Gale, Brian Law, Chris Marlow
Booking: £5 and form available from hcu@btconnect.com
Nottingham Hospitals Choir - Bob Chilcott's Requiem
5th March 2011 Bluecoat School, Nottingham
An exciting opportunity to take part in a full day workshop of Bob Chilcott's Requiem facilitated by Bob himself. The day will cost £35 per person please contact Kathy 0115 9307391 for more information or an application form.
