Thursday, 9 April 2009
Congratulations to our voucher winners ...
Mr & Mrs Smith and Ms J Cole from Gloucestershire, and Ms C Kirby from London who all won vouchers in our Refer a Friend prize draw in March.
Parish Music Concert Saturday 16th May
Concert in St Nicholas' Church, Teddington at 8pm Saturday 16th May 2009
Trio Ébano makes a welcome return to Parish Music. The group last played for us in November 2004 shortly after their leader, flautist Nicola Shorland, had become Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year. She continues to be a dedicated chamber musician and has acquired an interesting collection of flutes, some of which she will demonstrate at the concert. The programme will also include solos for flute (Debussy’s ‘Syrinx’) and clarinet (‘Tricolour Capers’ by Eric Mandat), duos for flute and clarinet by Rutter, Elgar and Villa-Lobos, and trios by Shostakovich and Mozart.
Trio Ébano was formed in January 2003; the name is taken from the Spanish for the ebony from which many woodwind instruments are made. Nicola is joined in the current ensemble by clarinettist Lucy Tugwell and bassoonist Hannah Wrieden. Nicola and Hannah studied together at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Lucy studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music. In the summer of 2004, the trio won third prize in the ensemble category of the 13th Anglo-Czech Trust International Competition. In 2006 Trio Ébano took their music to Singapore where they performed with the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, and gave recitals and led workshops in various schools. All the members of the trio value teaching as part of their portfolio. Between them they teach in private and state schools in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, London and Warwickshire. Nicola originally learnt by the Suzuki method with Susie Alington and is now herself an accredited Suzuki Flute teacher.
Trio Ébano makes a welcome return to Parish Music. The group last played for us in November 2004 shortly after their leader, flautist Nicola Shorland, had become Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year. She continues to be a dedicated chamber musician and has acquired an interesting collection of flutes, some of which she will demonstrate at the concert. The programme will also include solos for flute (Debussy’s ‘Syrinx’) and clarinet (‘Tricolour Capers’ by Eric Mandat), duos for flute and clarinet by Rutter, Elgar and Villa-Lobos, and trios by Shostakovich and Mozart.
Trio Ébano was formed in January 2003; the name is taken from the Spanish for the ebony from which many woodwind instruments are made. Nicola is joined in the current ensemble by clarinettist Lucy Tugwell and bassoonist Hannah Wrieden. Nicola and Hannah studied together at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and Lucy studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music. In the summer of 2004, the trio won third prize in the ensemble category of the 13th Anglo-Czech Trust International Competition. In 2006 Trio Ébano took their music to Singapore where they performed with the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, and gave recitals and led workshops in various schools. All the members of the trio value teaching as part of their portfolio. Between them they teach in private and state schools in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, London and Warwickshire. Nicola originally learnt by the Suzuki method with Susie Alington and is now herself an accredited Suzuki Flute teacher.
Cotswold Midnight Walk - Friday 26th June
Wanted!
2,000 women for the girls’ event of the year
Girl power will be the order of the night when the Cotswold Midnight Walk sets off at midnight on Friday June 26th in Cirencester. Last year 1,200 women took part and raised £120,000 for Cotswold Care Hospice. This year the charity is aiming for 2,000 women to make it the biggest Midnight Walk in Gloucestershire. Scores of men are also needed to act as volunteers and marshals on the night.
Entry is £10 and details are available from events manager Vicki Hayward on 01453 886868 or email vicki.hayward@cotswoldcare.org.uk or log on to www.fancyagirlsnightout.com.
Women must register in advance of the event.
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Musicians must stand together in credit crunch
LEADING conductor Sir Mark Elder has urged musicians to stand together and speak up for the arts during the credit crunch.
Speaking as he was presented with the Incorporated Society of Musicians' Distinguished Musician Award at the Royal Opera House last night, he said:
'Before the credit squeeze jumped on us, we were all nervous and apprehensive that the wonderful "Olympic dream" would drain the resources that might otherwise have gone to the arts.
'Now the credit squeeze has joined that pressure, it is all the more important to stand together and be prepared to speak out. Not as "whinging luvvies", but as people who stand up for something that they passionately believe in.'
Sir Mark Elder is the 27th recipient of the Distinguished Musician Award, the ISM's highest honour. Since 1976, the ISM has given the award to musicians including Jacqueline du Pré, Simon Rattle, Pierre Boulez and Janet Baker.
His friend and colleague, the accompanist Roger Vignoles, said:
'In Mark we have a truly rounded musician, truly a "musicians' musician". There is nobody more worthy of receiving this award from his colleagues in the profession.'
Sir Mark went on to emphasise the ISM's role in bringing together all types of music professionals: composers, performers and music teachers.
'This occasion allows me to state the importance of striving together. This very distinguished Society has stood for years as a voice and a forum for all types of musicians and what you do is of inestimable value. Combining creators, re-creators and teachers is the only way a united voice can be found in our profession.'
You can read the full text of Sir Mark Elder's speech on the ISM's website at www.ism.org
Speaking as he was presented with the Incorporated Society of Musicians' Distinguished Musician Award at the Royal Opera House last night, he said:
'Before the credit squeeze jumped on us, we were all nervous and apprehensive that the wonderful "Olympic dream" would drain the resources that might otherwise have gone to the arts.
'Now the credit squeeze has joined that pressure, it is all the more important to stand together and be prepared to speak out. Not as "whinging luvvies", but as people who stand up for something that they passionately believe in.'
Sir Mark Elder is the 27th recipient of the Distinguished Musician Award, the ISM's highest honour. Since 1976, the ISM has given the award to musicians including Jacqueline du Pré, Simon Rattle, Pierre Boulez and Janet Baker.
His friend and colleague, the accompanist Roger Vignoles, said:
'In Mark we have a truly rounded musician, truly a "musicians' musician". There is nobody more worthy of receiving this award from his colleagues in the profession.'
Sir Mark went on to emphasise the ISM's role in bringing together all types of music professionals: composers, performers and music teachers.
'This occasion allows me to state the importance of striving together. This very distinguished Society has stood for years as a voice and a forum for all types of musicians and what you do is of inestimable value. Combining creators, re-creators and teachers is the only way a united voice can be found in our profession.'
You can read the full text of Sir Mark Elder's speech on the ISM's website at www.ism.org
2009 International Aesthetica Creative Works Competition
Call for Entries
Aesthetica is looking for entries to the 2009 International Aesthetica Creative Works Competition. The 2008 Competition was a successful springboard for artists’ careers around the globe.
The winners and finalists from last year, went on to secure further exhibitions, commissions (including Channel 4’s Three Minute Wonder), and publications. The winners and finalists were published in the Aesthetica Annual, which is available nationwide through Borders Stores. It’s a great opportunity to bring your work to a wider audience.
Aesthetica is looking for entries to the 2009 International Aesthetica Creative Works Competition. The 2008 Competition was a successful springboard for artists’ careers around the globe.
The winners and finalists from last year, went on to secure further exhibitions, commissions (including Channel 4’s Three Minute Wonder), and publications. The winners and finalists were published in the Aesthetica Annual, which is available nationwide through Borders Stores. It’s a great opportunity to bring your work to a wider audience.
- The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition seeks entries of Artwork, Photography & Sculpture, Fiction and Poetry
- Three winners will be awarded £500 each
- All finalists will be published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual, in stores December 2009
- Entry to the 2009 Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is £10
- This allows you to submit up to 5 images, 5 poems or 2 short stories
- Closing date to receive Creative Works is 31 August 2009
For further details on the successes of artists and writers from the 2008 Aesthetica Creative Works Competition please click here
For competition guidelines and to enter the competition please click here
www.aestheticamagazine.com
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING!
But are they changing for the better? If you think not here’s you chance to sing out in protest! Top writers on-line community, Writelink, is launching a new song writing contest which picks up the torch of lyrical dissent first raised by the young Dylan of the sixties!
Doing Dylan is looking for original songs which sing out against social injustice, political corruption, racial bigotry or religious fanaticism!
We’re also interested in sensitive, poetical lyrics mourning lost or unrequited love, offering solace in the dark hours of despair or trumpeting a rallying call for freedom!
We DO NOT want covers, impressions or parody! Take you inspiration from Dylan’s masterpieces, but DON’T dangle at his coat tails!
All songs must be original, but may be collaborative efforts. E.g. if you only write lyrics then it is fine to get a musician to set your work to music and even have a third party sing it for you.
Unlike other contests, all entrants have a fantastic chance of being heard and commented on throughout the duration of the competition as entries are posted directly to our competition site.
Visitors can hear all the songs as they are added, make comments and vote for their favourites.
Entrants are given tools to let all their friends and family know that their song is open for voting and a daily update keeps them informed of how their entry is doing in the ratings.
The site will generate a top 10 shortlist, but final judging will be by human editor who will cherry pick up to 10 other entries.
Doing Dylan isn’t just about expose though, we have cash prizes of £100, £75 & £50 for the winners.
Entries close 31st August, 2009.
http://www.writelink.co.uk/doingdylan
Writelink ... Many Writers ... One Communitywww.writelink.co.uk
Doing Dylan is looking for original songs which sing out against social injustice, political corruption, racial bigotry or religious fanaticism!
We’re also interested in sensitive, poetical lyrics mourning lost or unrequited love, offering solace in the dark hours of despair or trumpeting a rallying call for freedom!
We DO NOT want covers, impressions or parody! Take you inspiration from Dylan’s masterpieces, but DON’T dangle at his coat tails!
All songs must be original, but may be collaborative efforts. E.g. if you only write lyrics then it is fine to get a musician to set your work to music and even have a third party sing it for you.
Unlike other contests, all entrants have a fantastic chance of being heard and commented on throughout the duration of the competition as entries are posted directly to our competition site.
Visitors can hear all the songs as they are added, make comments and vote for their favourites.
Entrants are given tools to let all their friends and family know that their song is open for voting and a daily update keeps them informed of how their entry is doing in the ratings.
The site will generate a top 10 shortlist, but final judging will be by human editor who will cherry pick up to 10 other entries.
Doing Dylan isn’t just about expose though, we have cash prizes of £100, £75 & £50 for the winners.
Entries close 31st August, 2009.
http://www.writelink.co.uk/doingdylan
Writelink ... Many Writers ... One Communitywww.writelink.co.uk
Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2009
The 2008 Competition was a successful springboard for writers and artists’ careers both in the UK and internationally with many securing further publications, exhibitions and commissions (including Channel 4’s Three Minute Wonder). The winners and finalists were published in the Aesthetica Annual, available nationwide from Borders. It’s a great opportunity to bring works to a wider audience.
For further details on the successes of artists and writers from the 2008 Aesthetica Creative Works Competition please click here
For further details on the successes of artists and writers from the 2008 Aesthetica Creative Works Competition please click here
- The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition seeks entries of Fiction and Poetry, as well as Artwork
- Three winners will be awarded £500 each
- All finalists will be published in the Aesthetica Creative Works Annual, in stores December 2009
- Entry to the 2009 Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is £10
- This allows you to submit up to 5 poems, 2 short stories or 5 images
- Closing date to receive Creative Works is 31 August 2009
For competition guidelines and to enter the competition please click here
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