South Norfolk Symphonic Wind Band+ will be playing at the Tacolneston Hall Christmas Fair from 3.15pm – 4pm and again at 4.45pm – 5.30pm. This event is free and open to the public, and there will be a bucket collection for Dementia UK Admiral Nurses.
South Norfolk Symphonic Wind Band+ are holding a joint concert with Her Majesty’s Band of the Royal Marines at 5.30pm in The Walter Roy Theatre, Hewett Academy. This is a free event but admission is by ticket only and there are very limited tickets left. Tickets available from j.mclintock451@btinternet.com.
For more information please visit snysb.org.uk/concerts.
If you can play an orchestral instrument (including saxophone) to an approximate standard of between Grade 1 – Grade 4, you are invited to take part in this exciting event, run by Ann Smith. The object of this event is to give you an opportunity to play various types of music, of an easy to Intermediate level and meet other musicians with a similar interest and level of ability.
Date: Sunday 18 November 2018
Venue: Morley Village Hall, Golf Links Rd, Wymondham NR18 9AE
Time: 12.00 – 5.00PM
Cost: £16
Standard: Must have an approximate playing ability of between grade 1 and 4.
Age limit: There is no age limit! (As long as you meet the required standard of playing). This day is open to both adults and children to enjoy the experience of playing music together in a friendly environment.
You will need to bring:
Your instrument
Pencil
Packed Lunch (drinks will be supplied)
Music stand
To book your place download and complete the application form by 9 November: Orchestral Playday Application Form
Experience a weekend of advanced orchestral playing on the theme The Universe. The programme will centre on the suite ‘The Planets’ by Gustav Holst. 2018 is the centenary of the first performance of this wonderfully exuberant and ever popular work. Also included will be music from the extraordinary film 2001: A Space Odyssey, the theme of which is from ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra’ by Richard Strauss.
Workshop participants will work together under the musical direction of John Stephens, assisted by 9 other professional instrumental coaches including Alex Girdlestone (strings), Barry Carben (woodwind), David Scragg (Brass) and Colin Shaw (percussion). The workshop will be a great opportunity for musicians of all ages to refresh their playing skills and also for those who are more familiar with substantial well known orchestral works. To gain maximum benefit players should be at least of Grade 6 standard. Younger players are very much encouraged to work alongside experienced musicians, under professional guidance. There will be a free informal public concert on the Sunday evening, 28 October.
Cost:
£70 for adults
£45 for students aged under 18
For more information and to book please click on the link below. This event is being run in association with the Pulham Orchestra.
Thetford Voices, the vocal outreach programme of Thetford Music Project, is now in its eleventh year and has several singing workshops this summer open for booking:
August 9th & 10th
Two day course for 6-16 yr olds: songs are targeted for beginners and experienced singers within the group as we prepare a themed programme to perform in a closing concert.
For 3-5 year olds.
Thursday 9th August, 10.00-11.00 AM
For 15+ to young adult. Thursday 8th August 4.15 – 5.45 PM
Main Course runs from 9.30 – 3.45 on Thursday and 1.30 – 8.00 on Friday with concert for parents and families at 7.15 PM. All workshops in the Williamson Hall, Thetford Grammar School.
£10 for two days; additional courses £3
For full details & application form tel: 01842 820060 or email thetfordvoices@gmail.com
Thetford Music Project invites young musicians from all over Norfolk, to attend a 3 day music course from Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 July 2018.
The music course will give young musicians an opportunity to play various types of music of an easy to intermediate level and make new friends with children with a similar interest. There will also be swimming on the timetable and other activities, as well as playing lots of music! Staff members will be from Thetford Music Project alongside parent volunteers and our Musical Director will be Eddie Seales. Parents, friends and relatives are invited to attend an informal concert at 3pm on Friday 27 July.
There is a choice of attending as a residential member or as a daily member.
Residential: You arrive on Wednesday 25th July and go home on Friday 27th July.
Daily: You arrive each morning and go home in the evenings (times TBA). Sleep in your own bed!
Where: Wymondham College, Golf Links Rd, Wymondham, NR18 9SZ
When: Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th, Friday 27th
Start Time: 10.00am (Wednesday 25th)
Finish Time Course finishes at 3.30pm (Friday 27th) : Informal concert at 3.00pm
How much: Residential = Total of £140 (£130 for TMP members). Daily (non residential) = Total of £95 for 3 days (£85 for TMP members)
Criteria: Must play a woodwind, string, brass or percussion instrument.
Standard: Between the Minimum level of grade 1 and Maximum level grade 4 (guideline only)
Age limit : Minimum age of 9 years and Maximum age of 17 years.
In order to book your place, please download and complete the application form: TMP Residential Form July 2018
If you require more information please feel free to contact Ann Smith. Director of TMP: annsmithbrass@aol.com / 01493 750465 or mobile: 07714144451
Delivered by Madeline Casson, this CPD event is available free of charge to all schools signed up to any Hub Subscription Package* or £75 otherwise.
Charanga Musical School is an award winning, modern resource for primary music which includes a complete Scheme that meets all the requirements of the national curriculum. Musical School is perfect for all teachers however confident they feel with teaching music. This event is aimed at teachers who are confident and experienced with using Charanga Musical School. There will be time to explore the wide range of additional resources such as the Listening Centre, Charanga Sing – the new song bank, Music Explorer and the comprehensive Assessment framework. You will also be shown how to create and share lessons with pupils through Music World.
Find out more about Charanga Musical School here.
Venue: Tacolneston Primary School
Date/Time: Wednesday 11th July, 4pm – 5.30pm
There are limited places for this event so please ensure you register now via Charanga.
*Schools must be subscribed to a package for 2017/18 or can also attend if signed up for 2018/19 Hub Subscription.
Led by Fiona Sexton this CPD event is available free of charge to Norfolk teachers and all schools signed up to any Hub Subscription Package.
Musical Futures is a non-profit organisation working with teachers to keep music alive in schools and to nurture the creative talent of tomorrow. Their approach to teaching and learning is based on the real-world practices of popular and community musicians, making it relevant and engaging for children and young people. This workshop is suitable for any practitioner who is interested in implementing Musical Futures into their curriculum.
Find out more about Musical Futures Just Play here.
If you can play an orchestral instrument (including saxophone) to an approximate standard of between grade 1 & grade 4, you are invited to take part in this exciting event. This does not mean that an exam has been taken, this is just a guideline. The object of this event is to give you an opportunity to play various types of music, of an easy to Intermediate level and meet other musicians with a similar interest and level of ability.
Musical Director: Eddie Seales
Date: Sunday 15 April 2018
Venue: Wymondham College
Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm
Cost: £16
Standard: Must have an approximate playing ability of between grade 1 and 4.
Age limit: There is no age limit! (As long as you meet the required standard of playing). This day is open to both adults and children to enjoy the experience of playing music together in a friendly environment.
You will need to bring:
Your instrument
Pencil
Packed Lunch (drinks will be supplied)
Music stand
There will be an informal concert at 3.30pm to friends and families.
To book your place download and complete application form: Orchestral Playday Application Form
This is an opportunity for the more experienced and able musicians who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments of a grade 3+ standard to meet together to form a windband. There is no age limit. This day is open to both adults and children to enjoy the experience of playing along together and making music.
Musical Director: Eddie Seales
Venue: Toftwood Village Hall
Date: Sunday 4 March 2018
Time: 12 noon – 5.00pm
Cost: £16
Standard: Must have an approx playing ability of grade 3+
Age limit : There is no age limit! (As long as you meet the required standard of playing) Adults and children are all welcome.
You will need to bring:
Your instrument
Pencil
Packed Lunch (drinks will be supplied)
Music stand
There will be an informal concert at 4.45pm to friends and families.
To book your place download and complete application form: Wind Band Day Application Form