Marketing Coordinator - Worcestershire Arts Marketing
Marketing Brief August 2007 – March 2008
Worcestershire Arts Marketing is looking for an individual to develop and implement a sustainable marketing campaign to maximise the business use and end user benefit of key Worcestershire Arts Marketing services.
Please download the project brief at: www.malvernhills.gov.uk/arts
Interested individuals are asked to submit a short proposal including CV. Short-listed candidates will then be asked to present their proposal on a date to be agreed.
Closing date for submissions is Friday 24th August 2007 at 5pm. Send proposals to: Manda Graham, Worcestershire Arts Marketing,
Malvern Hills District Council, Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern. WR14 3AF
or manda.graham@malvernhills.gov.uk.
If you would like more information please phone: 01684 862312
Friday 27 July 2007
Tuesday 19 June 2007
Impressionists by the Sea - Royal Academy Exhibition
7 July - 30 September
This exhibition explores the origins and development of the fashionable contemporary beach scene from the early 1860s to the early 1870s, in the work of Eugène Boudin, Manet and Monet. It looks at beach scenes of the 1880s, in which the Impressionists, notably Monet, turned their backs on the depictions of people and used their new approach to painting to capture the effects of weather and light on the coastline.
This exhibition explores the origins and development of the fashionable contemporary beach scene from the early 1860s to the early 1870s, in the work of Eugène Boudin, Manet and Monet. It looks at beach scenes of the 1880s, in which the Impressionists, notably Monet, turned their backs on the depictions of people and used their new approach to painting to capture the effects of weather and light on the coastline.
Monday 18 June 2007
Willersey Village fete - Performers wanted
Willersey village are looking for performers and musicians to work with children / families for their village fete on August 27th. Interested parties please contact Jenny Bond on 01386 853430
Thursday 14 June 2007
Win a weekend break at Farncombe Estate
An all-inclusive weekend photography course at the beautiful Farncombe Estate in Broadway, and three sets of family tickets to the Malvern Autumn Show, are to be won in a competition organised by Destination Worcestershire. The competition, running throughout June and July, invites people to capture their favourite images of the county – so don’t forget to take your camera out with you this summer.
Entries will be judged in three categories: landscapes and gardens of Worcestershire, family days out in Worcestershire and iconic Worcestershire buildings. Ten of the best pictures in each category will be chosen by local professional photographers and will be featured in a special competition gallery on the Destination Worcestershire website (www.visitworcestershire.org). The images will be displayed throughout August to show visitors what a wonderful place Worcestershire is, and what a wide array of attractions the county offers.
Web browsers visiting the site will then be invited to vote for their favourite picture and the photographers with the most votes in each category will win tickets to the Malvern Show which is held at the Three Counties Showground on 29-30 September. The Show attracts more than 60,000 visitors, all keen to enjoy a feast of country life, with flowers, fruit and vegetables, exquisite crafts and traditional fayre, countryside pursuits and quality shopping, set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
The photographer with the most votes overall will also win the grand prize of the weekend photography course at Farncombe Estate at Broadway. The winner will be tutored in the art of digital photography by a professional photographer and enjoy full-board accommodation set within 300-acres of privately owned parkland.
With an abundance of beautiful countryside and glorious gardens in the county, budding David Baileys won’t be short of interesting subjects to focus on. A leisurely walk round Witley Court, Bodenham Arboretum or Croome Park will provide you with plenty of inspiration for capturing pictures. There are flowers galore at the Dutch style Gardens of Hanbury Hall, Spetchley Park Gardens and Eastgrove Cottage Gardens. If you are feeling energetic, you could walk up the Malvern or Lickey Hills and zoom in on some stunning scenery.
There are literally dozens of places across the county offering great days out and fantastic photo opportunities and you can find full details at www.visitworcestershire.org. The website also provides information on places to stay, eat and shop and many more exciting things to see and do across Worcestershire. You can also call 01905 728787 for further information.
If you would like to see your photo on the Worcestershire website, and have a chance of winning the competition, you should send your image(s) in jpg or gif format to tourism@worcestershire.gov.uk.
Ivan Knezovich, Chairman of Destination Worcestershire said: “Residents of Worcestershire are very fortunate to have such beautiful countryside right on their doorstep. Just a quick look at our website will show that we really are spoilt for choice as there is so much going on and so many places to visit. With another glorious summer predicted this is a perfect time to get out and about, enjoy some superb scenery, watch the local wildlife and explore the county in which you live and work while at the same time getting some fresh air and exercise. Our photography competition is a great way of getting people to record their experiences and show others what they are missing. It will be interesting to see their images and a nice addition to our website.”
Entries will be judged in three categories: landscapes and gardens of Worcestershire, family days out in Worcestershire and iconic Worcestershire buildings. Ten of the best pictures in each category will be chosen by local professional photographers and will be featured in a special competition gallery on the Destination Worcestershire website (www.visitworcestershire.org). The images will be displayed throughout August to show visitors what a wonderful place Worcestershire is, and what a wide array of attractions the county offers.
Web browsers visiting the site will then be invited to vote for their favourite picture and the photographers with the most votes in each category will win tickets to the Malvern Show which is held at the Three Counties Showground on 29-30 September. The Show attracts more than 60,000 visitors, all keen to enjoy a feast of country life, with flowers, fruit and vegetables, exquisite crafts and traditional fayre, countryside pursuits and quality shopping, set in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
The photographer with the most votes overall will also win the grand prize of the weekend photography course at Farncombe Estate at Broadway. The winner will be tutored in the art of digital photography by a professional photographer and enjoy full-board accommodation set within 300-acres of privately owned parkland.
With an abundance of beautiful countryside and glorious gardens in the county, budding David Baileys won’t be short of interesting subjects to focus on. A leisurely walk round Witley Court, Bodenham Arboretum or Croome Park will provide you with plenty of inspiration for capturing pictures. There are flowers galore at the Dutch style Gardens of Hanbury Hall, Spetchley Park Gardens and Eastgrove Cottage Gardens. If you are feeling energetic, you could walk up the Malvern or Lickey Hills and zoom in on some stunning scenery.
There are literally dozens of places across the county offering great days out and fantastic photo opportunities and you can find full details at www.visitworcestershire.org. The website also provides information on places to stay, eat and shop and many more exciting things to see and do across Worcestershire. You can also call 01905 728787 for further information.
If you would like to see your photo on the Worcestershire website, and have a chance of winning the competition, you should send your image(s) in jpg or gif format to tourism@worcestershire.gov.uk.
Ivan Knezovich, Chairman of Destination Worcestershire said: “Residents of Worcestershire are very fortunate to have such beautiful countryside right on their doorstep. Just a quick look at our website will show that we really are spoilt for choice as there is so much going on and so many places to visit. With another glorious summer predicted this is a perfect time to get out and about, enjoy some superb scenery, watch the local wildlife and explore the county in which you live and work while at the same time getting some fresh air and exercise. Our photography competition is a great way of getting people to record their experiences and show others what they are missing. It will be interesting to see their images and a nice addition to our website.”
Competition for Outstanding Amateur Pianists 2007
You don't have to be a professional pianist to make it to the stage
Do you have this passion for the piano? Do you practise in the evenings and at the weekends just for the sheer love of it? Have you dreamt of performing on stage in front of an audience but never thought it was possible? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then this is the competition for you!
There are two categories – CLASSICAL and JAZZ – with a winner in each category. All you have to do is choose the category you want to enter (that’s the easy part!) and then submit a 15-minute recording of your piano playing. You might find yourself up there on the stage performing in the finals to a packed house. (Imagine how impressed your friends and family will be!)
This year we have some fantastic opportunities to offer our winners: the Classical winner will be invited to perform a movement from a concerto of their choice with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Jazz winner will perform with Julian Joseph and his band at a top London jazz venue. The winners performances from the finals will be broadcast on Classic FM and the Jazz.
Six finalists will be invited to perform at one of London’s most prestigious venues – Cadogan Hall, in November 2007, in front of a distinguished jury including Jamie Cullum, Julian Joseph, Piers Lane, Noriko Ogawa, Jason Rebello, Martin Roscoe and Gwilym Simcock.
More details and how to apply from www.thepianists.co.uk
Do you have this passion for the piano? Do you practise in the evenings and at the weekends just for the sheer love of it? Have you dreamt of performing on stage in front of an audience but never thought it was possible? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then this is the competition for you!
There are two categories – CLASSICAL and JAZZ – with a winner in each category. All you have to do is choose the category you want to enter (that’s the easy part!) and then submit a 15-minute recording of your piano playing. You might find yourself up there on the stage performing in the finals to a packed house. (Imagine how impressed your friends and family will be!)
This year we have some fantastic opportunities to offer our winners: the Classical winner will be invited to perform a movement from a concerto of their choice with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Jazz winner will perform with Julian Joseph and his band at a top London jazz venue. The winners performances from the finals will be broadcast on Classic FM and the Jazz.
Six finalists will be invited to perform at one of London’s most prestigious venues – Cadogan Hall, in November 2007, in front of a distinguished jury including Jamie Cullum, Julian Joseph, Piers Lane, Noriko Ogawa, Jason Rebello, Martin Roscoe and Gwilym Simcock.
More details and how to apply from www.thepianists.co.uk
TAKE PART IN A NEW CHANNEL 4 PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES
RENEGADE PICTURES are looking for a number of exciting and talented contemporary photographers from all disciplines and backgrounds to take part in a new CHANNEL 4 arts series, HOT SHOTS.
From an open online competition in conjunction with the photography website FLICKR, the UK’s most exciting undiscovered photographers will be asked to take part in a challenging new photographic competition.
Over three weeks filming in August 2007, the selected photographers will undertake a series of assignments, testing their skills in a number of different photographic genres. Their work will be assessed by world-famous members of the photographic community, amongst them photographers, buyers and curators. Only one photographer can win the overall competition.
If you are interested in hearing more, and think you could be the HOT SHOT we are looking for, email your name, email address and a contact telephone number to: photos@renegadepictures.co.uk
NOTE: Applicants must be over 18 and have not have earned more than £30,000 from photography in the past 12 months.
Monday 4 June 2007
RSA NATIONAL STORY COMPETITION
Brief
Scientific advances that have the capacity to significantly alter existing concepts about what it means to be human are at the forefront of current ethical debates. Recent issues such as cloning and stem cell research are examples of science pushing against our traditional beliefs about nature and those human characteristics that define our ethical boundaries. How far do we want to go in altering our current sense of what it is to be human?
Can we imagine a world where people are able to choose from a menu of enhancing techniques – intelligence, physical strength, disease prevention, age extension among others and so define their lives? What would life be like in such a world? What ethical dilemmas might it raise?
Prize
£1,000
To be presented to the winner at the RSA conference on Ethical Futures scheduled for November 2007. The winning entry will be showcased at the conference and in the RSA Journal.
Entry criteria
The competition is open to anyone who is not a professional writer or video producer (i.e. anyone whose main paid activity is writing or video production is not eligible)
An entry form is not required
Written entries should be in Microsoft Word format and multimedia presentations should be sent on a CD to:
Dr Sandra Wint
RSA
8 John Adam Street
London WC2N 6EZ
Entries must be original and unpublished – this must be stated on the first page (see item 7)
Entries must be sent electronically to: sandra.wint@rsa.org.uk
Entries must be a maximum of 2000 words or 10 minutes in length
Winner only will be notified
Please submit your name, contact details and story title on the first page of written entries and a separate file containing the same details should be sent along with multimedia presentations.
Only one entry is allowed per person
Closing date for entries: 30 June 2007
Scientific advances that have the capacity to significantly alter existing concepts about what it means to be human are at the forefront of current ethical debates. Recent issues such as cloning and stem cell research are examples of science pushing against our traditional beliefs about nature and those human characteristics that define our ethical boundaries. How far do we want to go in altering our current sense of what it is to be human?
Can we imagine a world where people are able to choose from a menu of enhancing techniques – intelligence, physical strength, disease prevention, age extension among others and so define their lives? What would life be like in such a world? What ethical dilemmas might it raise?
Prize
£1,000
To be presented to the winner at the RSA conference on Ethical Futures scheduled for November 2007. The winning entry will be showcased at the conference and in the RSA Journal.
Entry criteria
The competition is open to anyone who is not a professional writer or video producer (i.e. anyone whose main paid activity is writing or video production is not eligible)
An entry form is not required
Written entries should be in Microsoft Word format and multimedia presentations should be sent on a CD to:
Dr Sandra Wint
RSA
8 John Adam Street
London WC2N 6EZ
Entries must be original and unpublished – this must be stated on the first page (see item 7)
Entries must be sent electronically to: sandra.wint@rsa.org.uk
Entries must be a maximum of 2000 words or 10 minutes in length
Winner only will be notified
Please submit your name, contact details and story title on the first page of written entries and a separate file containing the same details should be sent along with multimedia presentations.
Only one entry is allowed per person
Closing date for entries: 30 June 2007
Still Life exhibition at Hanbury Hall
School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire
Saturday 9 June – Saturday 15 September 2007
Visitors to Hanbury Hall can enjoy an artistic delight with Still Life, a unique exhibition that takes its inspiration directly from its stunning 18th century surroundings.
Completed in 1701, Hanbury Hall is a homely William & Mary style house, famed for its fine painted ceilings and staircase. The stunning 20 acre garden, recreated in keeping with the period of the house, is surrounded by 395 acres of parkland, with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Fascinating features within the grounds include an orangery, ice house, pavilions and a working mushroom house.
It is the hard work, attention to detail and imaginative energy behind the scenes at Hanbury Hall that has provided the inspiration for Still Life, and it is within the industrious spaces surrounding the immaculate gardens that the exhibition can be discovered. The participating artists have taken inspiration from the painstaking backroom work that is needed to create the serene beauty of the perfect garden landscape. They explore the sense of calm and well being that comes with the harnessing of nature into a perfectly ordered garden space – and what happens when that order is challenged.
The magnificent 1740s Orangery will be the starting point for the exhibition, which will then carry visitors through groves and old orchards, along walled gardens and down a tunnel, before arriving back at the main house. Visitors will experience new and existing works by the participating artists, including a blossom snow storm, majestic swans and giant weeds. The exhibition will form a loose narrative, which will be carefully interpreted.
Participating artists include:
Daphne Wright, an Irish born artist, currently living and working in Bristol. Her visually stunning work has been exhibited in Limerick, New York, Buffalo, Cork and Boston.
Jane Prophet, a Birmingham born but London based artist whose large scale works reflect her interest in science, technology and landscape. She has worked on a number of internationally acclaimed projects that have broken new ground in these areas.
Roger Hiorns, a Birmingham born artist who now works in London. His work disrupts the viewer’s perception of the boundaries between representational and non-representation. His work has been exhibited in Los Angeles, Tate Britain and at the Royal Academy of the Arts.
Paul Morrison studied at Goldsmiths' College 1995-98. Since his first solo show in London in 1996 he has shown widely in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Meadow Gallery was developed and established in 2001, producing site sensitive temporary outdoor exhibitions in stunning surroundings, and commissioning new work that empathises with, and yet challenges, the unique surroundings of its working environment.
Previous exhibitions have been held at Burford House, Ludlow; Mappa Mundi, Hereford and Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire.
This is an opportunity to experience a unique art exhibition, specifically inspired by the landscape of Hanbury Hall. It is an opportunity to enjoy a house and garden steeped in history and to combine that with a magical exhibition that takes this history as its inspiration, and therefore can only been seen and enjoyed in its original environment.
Hanbury Hall (National Trust), Nr Droitwich, Worcestershire
Opening Times -
Gardens: From 18 to 30 June Sat-Wed 11am to 5.30pm
From 1 July daily 11am to 5.30pm
From 1 to 15 Sept Sat-Wed 11am to 5.30pm
House: Sat-Wed 1pm to 5pm. The National Trust shop and tea-room are also open.
Gift Aid admission* -
House and Grounds: Adults £6.80, Children £3.40, Family £17, Groups £5.30 each (for 15 or above visitors).
Garden and Grounds: Adults £4.50, Children £2.25, Family £11
* Including a voluntary 10 per cent donation; visitors can however choose to pay the standard admission prices which are displayed at the property and at www.nationaltrust.org .uk
Standard admission applies to groups.
Saturday 9 June – Saturday 15 September 2007
Visitors to Hanbury Hall can enjoy an artistic delight with Still Life, a unique exhibition that takes its inspiration directly from its stunning 18th century surroundings.
Completed in 1701, Hanbury Hall is a homely William & Mary style house, famed for its fine painted ceilings and staircase. The stunning 20 acre garden, recreated in keeping with the period of the house, is surrounded by 395 acres of parkland, with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Fascinating features within the grounds include an orangery, ice house, pavilions and a working mushroom house.
It is the hard work, attention to detail and imaginative energy behind the scenes at Hanbury Hall that has provided the inspiration for Still Life, and it is within the industrious spaces surrounding the immaculate gardens that the exhibition can be discovered. The participating artists have taken inspiration from the painstaking backroom work that is needed to create the serene beauty of the perfect garden landscape. They explore the sense of calm and well being that comes with the harnessing of nature into a perfectly ordered garden space – and what happens when that order is challenged.
The magnificent 1740s Orangery will be the starting point for the exhibition, which will then carry visitors through groves and old orchards, along walled gardens and down a tunnel, before arriving back at the main house. Visitors will experience new and existing works by the participating artists, including a blossom snow storm, majestic swans and giant weeds. The exhibition will form a loose narrative, which will be carefully interpreted.
Participating artists include:
Daphne Wright, an Irish born artist, currently living and working in Bristol. Her visually stunning work has been exhibited in Limerick, New York, Buffalo, Cork and Boston.
Jane Prophet, a Birmingham born but London based artist whose large scale works reflect her interest in science, technology and landscape. She has worked on a number of internationally acclaimed projects that have broken new ground in these areas.
Roger Hiorns, a Birmingham born artist who now works in London. His work disrupts the viewer’s perception of the boundaries between representational and non-representation. His work has been exhibited in Los Angeles, Tate Britain and at the Royal Academy of the Arts.
Paul Morrison studied at Goldsmiths' College 1995-98. Since his first solo show in London in 1996 he has shown widely in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Meadow Gallery was developed and established in 2001, producing site sensitive temporary outdoor exhibitions in stunning surroundings, and commissioning new work that empathises with, and yet challenges, the unique surroundings of its working environment.
Previous exhibitions have been held at Burford House, Ludlow; Mappa Mundi, Hereford and Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire.
This is an opportunity to experience a unique art exhibition, specifically inspired by the landscape of Hanbury Hall. It is an opportunity to enjoy a house and garden steeped in history and to combine that with a magical exhibition that takes this history as its inspiration, and therefore can only been seen and enjoyed in its original environment.
Hanbury Hall (National Trust), Nr Droitwich, Worcestershire
Opening Times -
Gardens: From 18 to 30 June Sat-Wed 11am to 5.30pm
From 1 July daily 11am to 5.30pm
From 1 to 15 Sept Sat-Wed 11am to 5.30pm
House: Sat-Wed 1pm to 5pm. The National Trust shop and tea-room are also open.
Gift Aid admission* -
House and Grounds: Adults £6.80, Children £3.40, Family £17, Groups £5.30 each (for 15 or above visitors).
Garden and Grounds: Adults £4.50, Children £2.25, Family £11
* Including a voluntary 10 per cent donation; visitors can however choose to pay the standard admission prices which are displayed at the property and at www.nationaltrust.org .uk
Standard admission applies to groups.
For further press information:
Contact Esther Blaine on 07910 487 856 or email: estherbmarketing@aol.com
Wednesday 16 May 2007
Situations Vacant
We are currently looking for a
Full time Chef de Partie
An excellent opportunity for an applicant with NVQ level 2/3 and two years experience. Excellent working conditions.
Conference Service Assistants
Summer 2007 we will be looking for new full time Assistants.
For further details please email Richard@CotswoldConferenceCentre.com
Full time Chef de Partie
An excellent opportunity for an applicant with NVQ level 2/3 and two years experience. Excellent working conditions.
Conference Service Assistants
Summer 2007 we will be looking for new full time Assistants.
For further details please email Richard@CotswoldConferenceCentre.com
Sizzling Summer Programme, Artrix Bromsgrove
We have a sizzling Summer selection of music from, amongst many others, pianist Marcel Zidani, the Birmingham Chamber Orchestra and the National Youth Brass Band, from John Walker of the Walker Brothers, The Real Thing, Spenser Davis and Pentangle and from top tributes Viva Santana, Whole Lotta Led, Darkside, Greendayz and the Backbeat Beatles. We have performance from the outstanding Union Dance in its 21st year of touring, Michael Frayn’s Noises Off from Bromsgrove’s own All and Sundry and Jean Genet’s The Maids from Five Ways Productions, comedy from Mundo Jazz and an audience with Renaissance man Michael Portillo. Over the holidays we also have a range of children’s events with our two week performance Summer school, a visit from Sooty and friends and a season of blockbuster films including Pirates of the Caribbean, Shrek the Third, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and the Simpsons Movie.
It is never too early to start thinking about Christmas. As well as our festive music programme, including concerts by The Blues Band, Bee Gees Fever, Roy Hemmings, King Pleasure and Kev Rowlands, we will (oh yes we will) host our first professional panto, Cinderella, between 2nd and 6th January.
Tickets are on sale now! www.artrix.co.uk
VIVA ITALIA - The taste of Italy at the Dormy House Hotel
VIVA ITALIA - The taste of Italy at the Dormy House Hotel
Thursday 31st May 2007
For one night only, the delicious taste of Italian food and culture comes to the Dormy House Hotel on Thursday 31st May 2007. The Barn Owl Bar will be converted into an 'Italian Bistro' and with the company of our own true Italian Orazio (Sales and Marketing Manager) and French Bar Manager Gregory, your sure to be in safe hands and in for a fun and unforgettable evening.Arrive at 7.30pm for a complimentary glass of Italian Champagne, before sitting down to enjoy a true and delicious Italian Dinner
To reserve your table now, please call Dormy House on 01386 852711 or email reservations@dormyhouse.co.uk
Festival Education Activity Day
Below are details of our festival education activity day organised by our education office Miacaela Schmitz. This is the first time we have had an all day education event. It includes the opportunity to attend both the lunchtime and evening concert. Tickets for both these concerts are just £1 for all full time students.
If your children would like to take part in the workshops or if you know any parents who might like to bring their children along please contact Micaela direct on 01386 859648 or e mail earlymusica@permutation.com
How to take part:You can ring 01386 859 648 to reserve a place or just turn up on the day. Spaces are limited to 20 participants per session. You can drop by and add your name to the list for a session later that day, if you want. Please wear comfortable clothes. The Church rooms facilities are disabled accessible.
CHIPPING CAMPDEN
6th ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2007
Activity Day for Children and
Young People Saturday 19 May
St James Church Rooms in Calf Lane… just round the corner from the Eight Bells Inn and St James Church, our concert venue. The event is free of charge courtesy of the Chipping Campden Music Festival 2007 – Just turn up!
10:00 Ages 6-11 with Jess & Amanda: singing, listening, improvisation & imagination, repetition, rhythm and even a rainforest
10:45 Ages 9-up with Micaela: songs, games and movement... in no time we’ll be singing/playing in parts
11:45 Woodwind Special! A demo & conversation with Mike, from London Winds
13:00 Kit Armstrong, 14 year old pianist, performs a lunchtime concert at St James Church; at the same time, ages 6-11 with Jess & Amanda (repeat of 10 am workshop)
14:30 Ages 6-11 with Jess & Amanda (repeat of 10 am workshop)
15:15 Ages 9-up with Micaela (repeat of 10:45 workshop)
19:30 London Winds Concert at St James Church (tickets available by post or on the door; ring 01386 840918 for further information)
For further information, read on!
Information for Parents and Teachers
Music making and games for ages 6-11: 40 minutes of fun for children 6 to 11 years old who are interested in music making. Run by experienced music teachers, Jess May, Amanda Bee, the session encompasses singing activities, listening activities, improvisation and imagination, repetition, rhythm and even a rainforest. No playing experience is necessary, though you can bring an instrument if you wish; otherwise we'll provide you with something to make a noise out of. Expect the extraordinary.Each participant must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Music, games, dance and more for ages 9-14: One hour of fun for children and young people ages 9-14. Micaela Schmitz, workshop leader, has experience with choirs for year 4 and up, as well as improvisation. She will teach songs and movement, and in no time we’ll be singing/playing in parts. No experience of reading music is necessary, but if you do play an instrument (portable, no plugs needed) please bring it along with you. Each participant must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Woodwind Special! Mike, our London Winds clarinet player, will stage a one hour demonstration of the amazing things he can do and will share what it’s like to be a professional musician. Budding woodwind players can bring their instruments but you don’t need instruments or experience to enjoy the session. This event is designed for ages 8 and up, and ends in time for you to come to the Lunchtime Concert. Each participant must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Kit Armstong: This 14-year old pianist will play an inspiring lunchtime concert at 13:00 at St James Church. It costs just a pound for students. Micaela, one of our leaders, will go with young people to our special seating area at the church, and will lead a discussion / review of the concert when the show is over.
How to take part:You can ring 01386 859 648 to reserve a place or just turn up on the day. Spaces are limited to 20 participants per session. You can drop by and add your name to the list for a session later that day, if you want. Please wear comfortable clothes. The Church rooms facilities are disabled accessible.
Thanks,
Dr. Micaela SchmitzDirector, Early Music in the ValeEditor, Harpsichord and Fortepiano magazine
Education Officer, Chipping Campden Music Festival
1 Leamington RoadBroadway
Worcestershire WR12 7EF
England+44 (0) 1386 859 648
earlymusica@permutation.com
www.earlymusica.permutation.com
http://www.recordermail.demon.co.uk/harpsichord/www.campdenmusicafestival.co.uk
If your children would like to take part in the workshops or if you know any parents who might like to bring their children along please contact Micaela direct on 01386 859648 or e mail earlymusica@permutation.com
How to take part:You can ring 01386 859 648 to reserve a place or just turn up on the day. Spaces are limited to 20 participants per session. You can drop by and add your name to the list for a session later that day, if you want. Please wear comfortable clothes. The Church rooms facilities are disabled accessible.
CHIPPING CAMPDEN
6th ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2007
Activity Day for Children and
Young People Saturday 19 May
St James Church Rooms in Calf Lane… just round the corner from the Eight Bells Inn and St James Church, our concert venue. The event is free of charge courtesy of the Chipping Campden Music Festival 2007 – Just turn up!
10:00 Ages 6-11 with Jess & Amanda: singing, listening, improvisation & imagination, repetition, rhythm and even a rainforest
10:45 Ages 9-up with Micaela: songs, games and movement... in no time we’ll be singing/playing in parts
11:45 Woodwind Special! A demo & conversation with Mike, from London Winds
13:00 Kit Armstrong, 14 year old pianist, performs a lunchtime concert at St James Church; at the same time, ages 6-11 with Jess & Amanda (repeat of 10 am workshop)
14:30 Ages 6-11 with Jess & Amanda (repeat of 10 am workshop)
15:15 Ages 9-up with Micaela (repeat of 10:45 workshop)
19:30 London Winds Concert at St James Church (tickets available by post or on the door; ring 01386 840918 for further information)
For further information, read on!
Information for Parents and Teachers
Music making and games for ages 6-11: 40 minutes of fun for children 6 to 11 years old who are interested in music making. Run by experienced music teachers, Jess May, Amanda Bee, the session encompasses singing activities, listening activities, improvisation and imagination, repetition, rhythm and even a rainforest. No playing experience is necessary, though you can bring an instrument if you wish; otherwise we'll provide you with something to make a noise out of. Expect the extraordinary.Each participant must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Music, games, dance and more for ages 9-14: One hour of fun for children and young people ages 9-14. Micaela Schmitz, workshop leader, has experience with choirs for year 4 and up, as well as improvisation. She will teach songs and movement, and in no time we’ll be singing/playing in parts. No experience of reading music is necessary, but if you do play an instrument (portable, no plugs needed) please bring it along with you. Each participant must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Woodwind Special! Mike, our London Winds clarinet player, will stage a one hour demonstration of the amazing things he can do and will share what it’s like to be a professional musician. Budding woodwind players can bring their instruments but you don’t need instruments or experience to enjoy the session. This event is designed for ages 8 and up, and ends in time for you to come to the Lunchtime Concert. Each participant must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Kit Armstong: This 14-year old pianist will play an inspiring lunchtime concert at 13:00 at St James Church. It costs just a pound for students. Micaela, one of our leaders, will go with young people to our special seating area at the church, and will lead a discussion / review of the concert when the show is over.
How to take part:You can ring 01386 859 648 to reserve a place or just turn up on the day. Spaces are limited to 20 participants per session. You can drop by and add your name to the list for a session later that day, if you want. Please wear comfortable clothes. The Church rooms facilities are disabled accessible.
Thanks,
Dr. Micaela SchmitzDirector, Early Music in the ValeEditor, Harpsichord and Fortepiano magazine
Education Officer, Chipping Campden Music Festival
1 Leamington RoadBroadway
Worcestershire WR12 7EF
England+44 (0) 1386 859 648
earlymusica@permutation.com
www.earlymusica.permutation.com
http://www.recordermail.demon.co.uk/harpsichord/www.campdenmusicafestival.co.uk
Thursday 10 May 2007
Holistic Living Show 19 May 2007
Saturday 19th May 2007 10am to 5pm, Lansdown Road, Cheltenham
Admission £3. For more details call 01242 575100
Admission £3. For more details call 01242 575100
Monday 16 April 2007
Jazzy Dormy Brunch 10/06/2007
Tap your feet while enjoying a mouth-watering American Brunch! Sunday 10th June 2007 11.30am-1.00pm. Booking enquiries to Christine.Anderson@Dormyhouse.co.uk
Project Co-ordinator – Midnight Hop Education Project
Project Co-ordinator – Midnight Hop Education Project
SoundWorks Discovery Programme
Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Freelance Contract - £6,000 for circa 40 days + expenses
Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Birmingham are two iconic venues that will jointly present over 620 performances a year from October 2007, when Town Hall reopens following a £35 million refurbishment. The two venues are managed jointly by a charitable trust, Performances Birmingham Limited. Our in-house SoundWorks Discovery Programme harnesses the resources of both venues in order to engage our community, offering a range of interactive, participatory experiences.
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Co-ordinator to work alongside the acclaimed saxophonist, rap and hip-hop artist Soweto Kinch (associate artist of Town Hall) in the delivery of a young people’s performance project based on a new work entitled ‘Midnight Hop’.
Written by Soweto himself, ‘Midnight Hop’ explores the hidden history of black musicians in England during the 18th and 19th centuries and issues around the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave trade. The young people’s own work will be based on the social and cultural themes of the new commission - both works being performed alongside each other on Saturday 13th October as part of the Town Hall’s Reopening Festival. The post-holder will be expected to co-ordinate all participants, artists, funding bodies and staff in the implementation, overseeing, monitoring and evaluating of this unique experience for young people from all over Birmingham.
Reporting to the Head of the SoundWorks Discovery Programme this post will commence as soon as possible. For an application form and Job Description please contact Rebecca Buswell on 0121 644 6051 or emailRebecca.Buswell@thsh.co.uk. Closing date is Tuesday 1st May. Interviews will be held between the 8th and 11th May.
SoundWorks Discovery Programme
Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Freelance Contract - £6,000 for circa 40 days + expenses
Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Birmingham are two iconic venues that will jointly present over 620 performances a year from October 2007, when Town Hall reopens following a £35 million refurbishment. The two venues are managed jointly by a charitable trust, Performances Birmingham Limited. Our in-house SoundWorks Discovery Programme harnesses the resources of both venues in order to engage our community, offering a range of interactive, participatory experiences.
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Co-ordinator to work alongside the acclaimed saxophonist, rap and hip-hop artist Soweto Kinch (associate artist of Town Hall) in the delivery of a young people’s performance project based on a new work entitled ‘Midnight Hop’.
Written by Soweto himself, ‘Midnight Hop’ explores the hidden history of black musicians in England during the 18th and 19th centuries and issues around the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave trade. The young people’s own work will be based on the social and cultural themes of the new commission - both works being performed alongside each other on Saturday 13th October as part of the Town Hall’s Reopening Festival. The post-holder will be expected to co-ordinate all participants, artists, funding bodies and staff in the implementation, overseeing, monitoring and evaluating of this unique experience for young people from all over Birmingham.
Reporting to the Head of the SoundWorks Discovery Programme this post will commence as soon as possible. For an application form and Job Description please contact Rebecca Buswell on 0121 644 6051 or emailRebecca.Buswell@thsh.co.uk. Closing date is Tuesday 1st May. Interviews will be held between the 8th and 11th May.
Wednesday 11 April 2007
Get Published !
Two fabulous workshops in May at Cotswold Conference Centre. Please visit the website for details... http://www.cotswoldconferencecentre.co.uk/index.asp?id=111.
Thursday 5 April 2007
Through a Carpet of Bluebells
Enjoy walks through woods carpeted with bluebells and learn a little about the history of the landscape
In April and May join our day walks or weekend breaks to explore Wychwood forest, the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and the Cotswold Edge, visiting unspoilt villages, lunching in country pubs and the enjoying the company of fellow travellers.
At the same time learn how the natural landscape was formed and how the people have left their mark on the landscape. From the barrows of the Neolithic people, to the Saxon ridge and furrow and 20th century golf courses see how nature and history have moulded the English countryside - and all best seen on foot.
For more details go to www.walkthelandscape.co.uk
In April and May join our day walks or weekend breaks to explore Wychwood forest, the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and the Cotswold Edge, visiting unspoilt villages, lunching in country pubs and the enjoying the company of fellow travellers.
At the same time learn how the natural landscape was formed and how the people have left their mark on the landscape. From the barrows of the Neolithic people, to the Saxon ridge and furrow and 20th century golf courses see how nature and history have moulded the English countryside - and all best seen on foot.
For more details go to www.walkthelandscape.co.uk
Tuesday 3 April 2007
The Unknown Monet
Royal Academy Exhibition "The Unknown Monet: Pastels and Drawings"
17 March—10 June 2007 www.RoyalAcademy.org.uk
17 March—10 June 2007 www.RoyalAcademy.org.uk
Pottery activities over Easter
Just a quick message to inform you that we are running holiday pottery activities all easter.
Groups or individuals can phone us to book a time. Learn to throw a pot on the potters wheel or paint a vase or money box. Tel 01386 832855 www.honeybournepots.co.uk
Kind regards, Paul Sillence
Groups or individuals can phone us to book a time. Learn to throw a pot on the potters wheel or paint a vase or money box. Tel 01386 832855 www.honeybournepots.co.uk
Kind regards, Paul Sillence
Singers! Interact at www.Vocalist.org
Singers - visit Vocalist - the site for singers, vocalists, singing teachers and students of voice of all ages, standards and styles. Browse the site to find useful information on aspects of singing, performance, plus free online singing lessons and voice training articles for vocalists related to singing and getting into the music industry. www.singing-teachers.co.uk
Sunday 1 April 2007
The Textile Director - subscribe for free
Subscription to The Textile Directory is FREE. www.thetextiledirectory.com
You can now purchase The Textile Diectory 2007.
You can now purchase The Textile Diectory 2007.
Once registered as a member you can:
- Search the online directory, view and search the DIARY DATES section to see what’s happening and when, read BOOK REVIEWS and link to booksellers from the review pages.
- Join the Member's Forum
- Sign up for the monthly newsletter, bringing you all the latest on textile people, places and events across the world.
Mahler with Julian Williamson
We are considering a 2008 weekend course on Mahler tutored by Julian Williamson. If this course is of interest please email William@FarncombeEstate.co.uk for any further details.
Over 60's Arts Awards
The Art Awards were created in 1995 to celebrate and promote the artistic talents of older people. This national, annual competition for amateur artists has since gone from strength to strength, attracting thousands of entries from across the UK, and culminating each year in an exhibition of finalists in London. Art Awards is open to all older people, and the Elderly Accommodation Counsel works closely with providers of retirement housing, care homes and day centres to encourage the widest possible participation.There will be eight prizes of at least £250 for the winners in the main categories, plus the Angela Farnell Memorial Prize of £1,000. A series of painting workshops will be staged during the exhibition, and entry is free to both the exhibition and workshops. www.artawards.eac.org.uk
BritishTheatre.com
BritishTheatre.com, a new social networking site for British theatre, has just been launched. The site enables users to:- create a profile for themselves or their company;- upload photos, video and blog posts;- promote shows, events and news in the forum;- advertise opportunities. For more details, go to www.britishtheatre.com.
BBC's 'Play It Again' free making music events across the UK
Play It Again taster events give participants the chance to play or sing with one of the BBC performing groups around the country. Each session will be led by acclaimed musician and composer, Creative Director Tim Steiner. The events are free, and all adults and children over the age of 8 are welcome to attend. All abilities are catered for, and if you don't have your own instrument you can choose to sing or play percussion. Visit www.bbc.co.uk/music/playitagain/events for details of an event near you !
Ledbury ArtPlace Open Day Easter Sunday
Visit Ledbury Artplace next Saturday (Easter Saturday) for the open day. Open 10am til 4pm www.Ledburyartplace.co.uk.
Other things to do in the area to make a day of it...
The Egg-citing Easter Chicken Hunt - Eastnor Castle - Herefordshire website - E&A Details
Tulip Magic for Easter - Hampton Court Gardens - Herefordshire website - E&A Details
real ale festival gloucester
Explore the Forest of Dean
Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Shipley Gardens Holme Lacy Herefordshire
Other things to do in the area to make a day of it...
The Egg-citing Easter Chicken Hunt - Eastnor Castle - Herefordshire website - E&A Details
Tulip Magic for Easter - Hampton Court Gardens - Herefordshire website - E&A Details
real ale festival gloucester
Explore the Forest of Dean
Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Shipley Gardens Holme Lacy Herefordshire
Weekender Challenge Short Story Competition
Yes it’s back and as testing as ever! WriteLink's Weekender Challenge short story competition is all set to run again this year, beginning Saturday, 19th May, 2007. They are throwing down the gauntlet to fiction writers to come up with a prize winning story in just two days! If you’re thinking well what’s so challenging about that … read on! The theme and word count will not be revealed until the day of the contest! As with all Writelink open competitions, entries are limited to 100 so to be sure of a place register early. Before you do though, take a look at last year’s winning entries and the adjudicator’s report to see what you are up against!
www.writelink.co.uk/weekenderchallenge
www.writelink.co.uk/weekenderchallenge
Wednesday 28 March 2007
The 2007 Asparagus Festival - Stay at Farncombe
The Evesham Asparagus Festival draws to a close on Sunday 3rd June in the gorgeous village of Bretforton. Bretforton is a short 10 minute drive from Broadway and events centre around The Fleece Inn - a "quintessential village pub" owned by The National Trust. The church Asparagus auction takes place on Sunday, and for Garden lovers it is also Bretforton Open Gardens Day.
We can help arrange return group transport to Bretforton for a small fee. Please let us know if this is of interest. Parking in Bretforton village can be restricted at busy times.
After a fabulous day in Bretforton return to Farncombe for a 3 course evening meal and overnight B&B from only £58.50 per person.
To register interest in this offer please visit the Farncombe website & complete the enquiry form. www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk/Asparagus
We can help arrange return group transport to Bretforton for a small fee. Please let us know if this is of interest. Parking in Bretforton village can be restricted at busy times.
After a fabulous day in Bretforton return to Farncombe for a 3 course evening meal and overnight B&B from only £58.50 per person.
To register interest in this offer please visit the Farncombe website & complete the enquiry form. www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk/Asparagus
THE SMALL BALLET – Strut Luscious & Road Movies
New ballet with contemporary twists!!
‘Strut Luscious’ offers a sensuous swirl of duets & solos against a backdrop of fiery rhythms, with the dancers transforming their classical technique through the use of contemporary & jazz influences! ‘Road Movies’ gives hints of travelling along individual highways which cross at junctions & pit-stops – all interwoven with a love of the beauty & freedom of movement.
The dancers of The Small Ballet bring experience from a number of internationally renowned companies, such as English National Ballet, balletLORENT, Adventures In Motion Pictures, Michael Clarke Company, Cuban National Ballet, Vienna Festival Ballet & Welsh Independent Ballet. Choreography is by Anya Ison Wallace & music includes works by John Adams & Alfred Schnittke.
Saturday 21st April
7.30pm
Worcester Arts Workshop, 21 Sansome Street, Worcester WR1 1UH
Box Office: (01905) 21095
Tickets: £7.00 (£5.00 concessions) Family friendly show
Family Ticket: £19.50 (2 adults & 2 children under 16)
Quote “strutting lusciously” when you ring to book your tickets (as proof that you saw it here, on-line!) and we will knock off £1.50 from any of the above ticket prices – got to be worth a call!!!!!!
The Small Ballet tour is subsidised and supported by ‘Shindig’, Worcestershire’s rural and community touring scheme. Shindig is financially supported by Worcestershire Consortium of Arts Officers & Arts Council England (WM)
Marie (Oldaker) - Worcester Arts Workshop
01905 21095
www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk
‘Strut Luscious’ offers a sensuous swirl of duets & solos against a backdrop of fiery rhythms, with the dancers transforming their classical technique through the use of contemporary & jazz influences! ‘Road Movies’ gives hints of travelling along individual highways which cross at junctions & pit-stops – all interwoven with a love of the beauty & freedom of movement.
The dancers of The Small Ballet bring experience from a number of internationally renowned companies, such as English National Ballet, balletLORENT, Adventures In Motion Pictures, Michael Clarke Company, Cuban National Ballet, Vienna Festival Ballet & Welsh Independent Ballet. Choreography is by Anya Ison Wallace & music includes works by John Adams & Alfred Schnittke.
Saturday 21st April
7.30pm
Worcester Arts Workshop, 21 Sansome Street, Worcester WR1 1UH
Box Office: (01905) 21095
Tickets: £7.00 (£5.00 concessions) Family friendly show
Family Ticket: £19.50 (2 adults & 2 children under 16)
Quote “strutting lusciously” when you ring to book your tickets (as proof that you saw it here, on-line!) and we will knock off £1.50 from any of the above ticket prices – got to be worth a call!!!!!!
The Small Ballet tour is subsidised and supported by ‘Shindig’, Worcestershire’s rural and community touring scheme. Shindig is financially supported by Worcestershire Consortium of Arts Officers & Arts Council England (WM)
Marie (Oldaker) - Worcester Arts Workshop
01905 21095
www.worcesterartsworkshop.org.uk
Search Begins for County Heroes
Do you know someone who has made a difference and deserves recognition? The Citizen and its sister paper the Gloucestershire Echo are proud to announce the launch of the Pride of Gloucestershire Community Awards 2007 to honour the unsung heroes who work tirelessly in our county. This is a chance to thank those people who make life worth living for somebody else without asking for anything in return.
Gloucestershire Media's managing director, Andrew Blair, said: "This gives us an opportunity to give something back and to celebrate some of the special people in our community who do wonderful work."
There are seven categories, rewarding heroes from all walks of life - caring hero, community hero, young caring hero, environmental hero, local hero, public sector hero and community project of the year.
Editor of The Citizen, Ian Mean, said: "There are so many unsung heroes throughout Gloucestershire. We felt we needed to have a way of honouring their achievements."
Five finalists will be invited, along with their families and supporters, to a glittering Oscars-style ceremony at Cheltenham Town Hall on July 10. The inspiring winners will be announced and presented with their trophies and a donation for their chosen charity or community group, by some big names. Runners-up will receive certificates to celebrate their successes.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 4.
Completed forms should be sent to Lynn Elson, 2 Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9QB, or email lynn@tropicarnart.com .
Gloucestershire Media's managing director, Andrew Blair, said: "This gives us an opportunity to give something back and to celebrate some of the special people in our community who do wonderful work."
There are seven categories, rewarding heroes from all walks of life - caring hero, community hero, young caring hero, environmental hero, local hero, public sector hero and community project of the year.
Editor of The Citizen, Ian Mean, said: "There are so many unsung heroes throughout Gloucestershire. We felt we needed to have a way of honouring their achievements."
Five finalists will be invited, along with their families and supporters, to a glittering Oscars-style ceremony at Cheltenham Town Hall on July 10. The inspiring winners will be announced and presented with their trophies and a donation for their chosen charity or community group, by some big names. Runners-up will receive certificates to celebrate their successes.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 4.
Completed forms should be sent to Lynn Elson, 2 Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9QB, or email lynn@tropicarnart.com .
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in association with BBC Radio 2
Cheltenham Jazz Festival in association with BBC Radio 2
1st – 7th May 2007
Box Office 01242 227979
http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com
Tickets for this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival are now on sale!
If you haven’t already booked yours make sure you visit www.cheltenhamfestivals.com to read about all the events, order your very own copy of our gorgeous brochure and, of course, to book your tickets.
Our stellar line up offers an eclectic mix of music crammed into seven days. We don’t expect everyone to like all of it – after all, jazz means lots of different things to different people! – but if you’re a music fan and you enjoy great live events, we’re sure you’ll discover plenty of your own highlights. Here are just a sprinkling of ours…
Madeleine Peyroux The festival opens with the smoky voice and poignant tones of Madeleine Peyroux, the French-American singer who took the world by storm last year with her million-selling album, Careless Love.
Charles Lloyd Described by Carlos Santana as an "international treasure", the legendary American saxophonist and free spirit Charles Lloyd joins us with his new quartet and for an exclusive interview.
Marti Pellow The Wet Wet Wet front man turns his honey-toned vocal talents to jazz for a spine-tingling conclusion to the festival.
Koop The kitsch Swedish electronica duo that shot to fame with their albums Waltz For Koop and Koop Islands join us to turn their studio albums into a live experience with the BBC Big Band and guest stars.
The Michael Parkinson Show presents… Presented by the legendary host Michael Parkinson, the weekend kicks off with a live Radio 2 broadcast of classic jazz from special guests including Curtis Stigers, Jane Monheit and Jamie Davis.
Bob Brookmeyer & Eliane Elias Composer, trombonist and all round New York jazz legend Bob Brookmeyer is our artist in residence throughout the festival. For his opening concert, he joins the wonderful Brazilian singer and pianist Eliane Elias for an evening of big band music.
How to book tickets
Call the Box Office 01242 227979
To request a brochure call 01242 237377
We look forward to seeing you in May!
The Jazz Festival team
Friday 23 March 2007
Paul Clark and Farncombe: Building on what Paul started for us
I am writing to all those who have attended or expressed an interest in Paul Clark’s Recorder Ensemble weekends to let you know that Paul will no longer be leading them. Many of you will be aware that he suffered a heart attack earlier this year. He has since decided that he should not run weekend courses. This is a huge loss to Farncombe as it was Paul who in October 2003, just after our launch in September that year, ran the very first weekend course to take place in the Farncombe Estate Centre programme. The splendid start he gave us with a group of committed and happy students was a huge fillip for an embryonic activity and set us on the way to having over 3,000 people here on evening talks, day schools, weekend courses and special events in 2006, with 4,500 expected in 2007.
We have in the programme for 2007, two more Recorder Ensemble weekends: 15 to 17 June and 21 to 23 September. On Paul’s recommendation we have asked Andrew Collis to take over these weekends. A brief CV for Andrew is attached together with the course description for his June course which is slightly different from Paul’s original programme. We hope he will continue to run weekends for us in future years.
Meanwhile, immediately following Paul’s heart attack when we were unable to speak to him, we contacted Helen Hooker who very kindly stood in at short notice to lead the weekend in February. We hope that she will also run weekends for us in 2008 and beyond. In addition we had already added to the programme some Recorder Day Schools which will be led by Cathy Dew who lives here in Worcestershire. The first of these is 13 October.
Paul has given us a great start to recorder playing at Farncombe. I hope we are taking that forward in ways that reflect his love and commitment to the instrument and its music.
If you have any questions or would like more information on any of the events, do please contact us.
With regards, William Reddaway - Head of Lifelong Learning
Andrew Collis
Andrew studied recorder with Paul Clark and at Trinity College of Music with Philip Thorby. Andrew performs in various ensembles at venues and festivals throughout the UK. An experienced teacher at all levels and as a tutor on courses/weekends he coaches a wide range of music from Early to avant-garde.
Ensemble Weekend 15 to 17 June 2007
The weekend is for competent recorder players in an ensemble situation. We will play some great music from a diverse collection of composers, something for all tastes. Music includes works by Gibbons, Purcell, Bach, Haydn, Hilling and Staeps. Instruments from sopranino down to Contra bass are welcome. The sessions will look at style and performance practice as well as recorder technique and playing in an ensemble.
Helen Hooker
Helen studied the recorder at Trinity College of Music under Philip Thorby, graduating in 1993 with a first class degree and the Post-Graduate Certificate in performance with distinction. She now combines performing on the recorder with teaching the instrument in and around her home town of Chichester. Helen regularly teaches on residential courses for recorder players of all ages, including the Recorder Summer School, of which she is Chairperson. Helen has directed weekend recorder courses at West Dean College since 2003. Helen is a visiting conductor and Musical Advisor to the Society of Recorder Players, regularly conducting recorder ensembles throughout the British Isles.
Helen has performed widely on the recorder, both as a soloist and chamber musician. She gives regular recitals throughout the UK with The Parnassian Ensemble. Helen has also been a tutor for the National Youth Recorder Orchestra of Great Britain since its inception in 2002.
Cathy Dew
Cathy is a recorder player specialising in music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. She studied at the University of York, where she completed a PhD on instrumental music of the early seventeenth century. With Robert Howarth, she reached the final of the Early Music Network International Young Artists Competition in 1995, has broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and has performed as a soloist with a number of baroque orchestras. She regularly performs with harpsichordist Micaela Schmitz and enjoys leading educational workshops on early music for young people and adults across the UK.
We have in the programme for 2007, two more Recorder Ensemble weekends: 15 to 17 June and 21 to 23 September. On Paul’s recommendation we have asked Andrew Collis to take over these weekends. A brief CV for Andrew is attached together with the course description for his June course which is slightly different from Paul’s original programme. We hope he will continue to run weekends for us in future years.
Meanwhile, immediately following Paul’s heart attack when we were unable to speak to him, we contacted Helen Hooker who very kindly stood in at short notice to lead the weekend in February. We hope that she will also run weekends for us in 2008 and beyond. In addition we had already added to the programme some Recorder Day Schools which will be led by Cathy Dew who lives here in Worcestershire. The first of these is 13 October.
Paul has given us a great start to recorder playing at Farncombe. I hope we are taking that forward in ways that reflect his love and commitment to the instrument and its music.
If you have any questions or would like more information on any of the events, do please contact us.
With regards, William Reddaway - Head of Lifelong Learning
Andrew Collis
Andrew studied recorder with Paul Clark and at Trinity College of Music with Philip Thorby. Andrew performs in various ensembles at venues and festivals throughout the UK. An experienced teacher at all levels and as a tutor on courses/weekends he coaches a wide range of music from Early to avant-garde.
Ensemble Weekend 15 to 17 June 2007
The weekend is for competent recorder players in an ensemble situation. We will play some great music from a diverse collection of composers, something for all tastes. Music includes works by Gibbons, Purcell, Bach, Haydn, Hilling and Staeps. Instruments from sopranino down to Contra bass are welcome. The sessions will look at style and performance practice as well as recorder technique and playing in an ensemble.
Helen Hooker
Helen studied the recorder at Trinity College of Music under Philip Thorby, graduating in 1993 with a first class degree and the Post-Graduate Certificate in performance with distinction. She now combines performing on the recorder with teaching the instrument in and around her home town of Chichester. Helen regularly teaches on residential courses for recorder players of all ages, including the Recorder Summer School, of which she is Chairperson. Helen has directed weekend recorder courses at West Dean College since 2003. Helen is a visiting conductor and Musical Advisor to the Society of Recorder Players, regularly conducting recorder ensembles throughout the British Isles.
Helen has performed widely on the recorder, both as a soloist and chamber musician. She gives regular recitals throughout the UK with The Parnassian Ensemble. Helen has also been a tutor for the National Youth Recorder Orchestra of Great Britain since its inception in 2002.
Cathy Dew
Cathy is a recorder player specialising in music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. She studied at the University of York, where she completed a PhD on instrumental music of the early seventeenth century. With Robert Howarth, she reached the final of the Early Music Network International Young Artists Competition in 1995, has broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and has performed as a soloist with a number of baroque orchestras. She regularly performs with harpsichordist Micaela Schmitz and enjoys leading educational workshops on early music for young people and adults across the UK.
Attention all cyclists!
Blur bass player, journalist, broadcaster and organic farmer Alex James will launch the publication of a series of Cotswold cycle routes in April.
The packs were developed by Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC) to promote local businesses and the benefits of cycling as a form of sustainable transport.
Cycle enthusiasts from across the district are invited to join Alex on 5 April at 11.30am in the King’s Head pub in Bledington. Alex is keen to promote this project because having moved to the area three years ago he understands the importance of supporting local businesses.
The packs include five circular cycle routes which start and finish from the following towns and villages; Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Kemble, Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh. The start of each route is accessible by public transport and will take cyclists past several businesses including farm shops, post offices, cafes, restaurants, pubs and cycle hire shops.
Melanie Tarrant, a rural adviser for GRCC, came up with the concept for the packs after speaking to rural shop and pub owners who expressed concern about the lack of passing trade. Melanie, a keen cyclist, saw an opportunity to promote these businesses, while also encouraging both visitors and locals to ditch their cars and explore the Cotswolds by bike. "Many of the businesses featured on the routes are off the beaten track", said Melanie, "We hope that these packs will inspire visitors and residents to discover new pubs, shops and tourist attractions and rediscover the pleasure of cycling in such a beautiful area."
Packs will be available on the day and can also be obtained from visitor information centres, businesses on the routes, tourist attractions and train stations.
The packs were developed by Gloucestershire Rural Community Council (GRCC) to promote local businesses and the benefits of cycling as a form of sustainable transport.
Cycle enthusiasts from across the district are invited to join Alex on 5 April at 11.30am in the King’s Head pub in Bledington. Alex is keen to promote this project because having moved to the area three years ago he understands the importance of supporting local businesses.
The packs include five circular cycle routes which start and finish from the following towns and villages; Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Kemble, Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh. The start of each route is accessible by public transport and will take cyclists past several businesses including farm shops, post offices, cafes, restaurants, pubs and cycle hire shops.
Melanie Tarrant, a rural adviser for GRCC, came up with the concept for the packs after speaking to rural shop and pub owners who expressed concern about the lack of passing trade. Melanie, a keen cyclist, saw an opportunity to promote these businesses, while also encouraging both visitors and locals to ditch their cars and explore the Cotswolds by bike. "Many of the businesses featured on the routes are off the beaten track", said Melanie, "We hope that these packs will inspire visitors and residents to discover new pubs, shops and tourist attractions and rediscover the pleasure of cycling in such a beautiful area."
Packs will be available on the day and can also be obtained from visitor information centres, businesses on the routes, tourist attractions and train stations.
Worcester International Piano Series Concert 5
Michael Bochmann & Michael Blackmore at Huntingdon Hall, Saturday 28th April 8.00pm Tickets £12.50 www.WorcesterLive.co.uk
Worcestershire Arts Forum - new website now available
The Worcestershire Arts Forum is the new voice of the thriving arts scene in the County - set up to champion the arts at all levels of our community, help build audiences, develop skills and attract funding! Visit the website for more details and how to join.
Grants for the Arts roadshows 2007
Arts Council England
Grants for the Arts roadshows 2007
Wednesday 17 October, 11am-1pm - Worcester Porcelain Museum
Booking is essential for these events. To reserve a place, contact Mathew Hanratty on 0121 631 5737 or email mathew.hanratty@artscouncil.org.uk
Grants for the Arts roadshows 2007
Wednesday 17 October, 11am-1pm - Worcester Porcelain Museum
Booking is essential for these events. To reserve a place, contact Mathew Hanratty on 0121 631 5737 or email mathew.hanratty@artscouncil.org.uk
Thursday 22 March 2007
Win a Farncombe Weekend Break for Two & Last Of The Summer Wine DVDs
www.50Connect.co.uk is a leading website for the over 50's. The site includes forums on a wide range of topics and is free to join. Visit the website and you'll find us linked on the home page ! The competition closes 2nd April.
Wednesday 21 March 2007
The Paul Simon Songbook comes to Farncombe
Hard to believe (for those of us who remember the 60s), but 2007 is the 50th anniversary of Paul Simon’s first recorded song! He formed the group Tom and Jerry with his childhood friend Art Garfunkel in 1957, and had his first taste of success with the minor hit Hey Schoolgirl which reached 49 in the US charts when Simon was only 16.
Paul Simon’s song writing career has gone on to span six decades and many different genres. In 2006 he released his 10th solo album Surprise. He will be 66 on October 13th this year. This workshop has been especially designed to celebrate the long and successful career of this much-loved singer/ songwriter.
Paul Simon’s early songs were strongly influenced by his love of the Everly Brothers, and his feel for vocal harmony has continued to influence his song-writing. Consequently his songs particularly lend themselves to being arranged for unaccompanied harmony singing.
Everyone is familiar with much of his output going back to the days of Homeward Bound, Mrs Robinson and on into his many collaborations with world music artists like Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Homeless). Paul Simon’s songs cover a huge range of styles and genres which makes for a very varied weekend of singing!
Tutor Chris Rowbury says: “I chose Paul Simon because not only are people already familiar with many of his songs (which gives us a head-start when learning harmony arrangements!), but his song-writing output covers such a wide range of styles, that there is bound to be something to suit everyone in this workshop. His love of harmony makes his songs particularly suited to unaccompanied singing.”
Chris Rowbury will be tutoring the very popular "Paul Simon Songbook" at Farncombe 7-9 September. Read Chris's regular blog "From the Front of the Choir"....
Paul Simon’s song writing career has gone on to span six decades and many different genres. In 2006 he released his 10th solo album Surprise. He will be 66 on October 13th this year. This workshop has been especially designed to celebrate the long and successful career of this much-loved singer/ songwriter.
Paul Simon’s early songs were strongly influenced by his love of the Everly Brothers, and his feel for vocal harmony has continued to influence his song-writing. Consequently his songs particularly lend themselves to being arranged for unaccompanied harmony singing.
Everyone is familiar with much of his output going back to the days of Homeward Bound, Mrs Robinson and on into his many collaborations with world music artists like Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Homeless). Paul Simon’s songs cover a huge range of styles and genres which makes for a very varied weekend of singing!
Tutor Chris Rowbury says: “I chose Paul Simon because not only are people already familiar with many of his songs (which gives us a head-start when learning harmony arrangements!), but his song-writing output covers such a wide range of styles, that there is bound to be something to suit everyone in this workshop. His love of harmony makes his songs particularly suited to unaccompanied singing.”
Chris Rowbury will be tutoring the very popular "Paul Simon Songbook" at Farncombe 7-9 September. Read Chris's regular blog "From the Front of the Choir"....
Carducci debut CD released!
The Carducci quartet have released their debut CD of Haydn string quartets - under their own record label 'Carducci Classics'. The CD which includes three great Haydn quartets, including the 'Frog' and 'Fifths' is now available to buy through their website.
Three other recording projects will follow in 2007 under the 'Carducci Classics' label. The Carduccis will be recording the string works of Joseph Horovitz (including the oboe quartet with Nicholas Daniel), the quartets of Graham Whettam and the complete quartets of Brian Boydell. The latter with funding from the Irish Arts Council and Music Network.
The Carduccis will be tutoring at Farncombe 3-4 January 2008. Don't forget to visit the website for news and information. Visit www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk/Carducci or www.myspace.com/carducciquartet
The Carduccis will be tutoring at Farncombe 3-4 January 2008. Don't forget to visit the website for news and information. Visit www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk/Carducci or www.myspace.com/carducciquartet
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Crysse Morrison
Writer: fiction, articles, performance poetry & Farncombe tutor.
More online from http://crysse.blogspot.com
New website - What's on in Worcestershire!
Worcestershire Arts Marketing have developed a new website to include events from around the county. The site has direct links to theatres, exhibitions and activities giving you a unique "one stop shop" for online booking. www.WhatsonWorcestershire.co.uk
A night at Longborough opera
The Longborough Opera season begins in June. Bed & Breakfast accommodation can be booked at Farncombe Estate so that you can stay nearby and avoid a late return home.
Elite Travel Broadway can also help with transport to and from Longborough.
Elite Travel Broadway can also help with transport to and from Longborough.
String Chamber Music weekends
In the past few years we have had a number of enquiries from individual musicians that have been unable to join one of our preformed group String Chamber music weekends.
We hope that this blogline will give you the chance to meet and discuss forming a group.
We hope that this blogline will give you the chance to meet and discuss forming a group.
Festival of Quilts 2007, NEC Birmingham
A number of our tutors will be exhibiting, so you'll have a first hand opportunity to discuss their courses and techniques in more detail!. Find Jennie Rayment, Barbara Chainey, Alicia Merrett and many others .... For course information visit our Arts and Crafts page.
Bridge Weekends - only a few bedrooms left for June
Bridge weekends at Farncombe are always popular. Please book soon if you would like accommodation on the Estate.
Painting Holiday Directory
Farncombe courses are now listed online with The Painting Holiday Directory. To order a copy please visit the website.
Tuesday 20 March 2007
Year of the Cotswold Garden
Gardening, and garden visiting is a passion of the British, as a growing number of specialist TV programmes and magazines bear witness.
2007 will be an important year for England’s gardens and Farncombe have a number of events you may find of interest. You will also find plenty of other events listed at www.EnjoyEngland.net
Advanced Vocal Techniques
We are very sorry that we did not receive sufficient enquiries in order to confirm this course for March 2007.
However, we are planning for 2008, so if you are interested in advanced singing courses please do let us know and ask us to keep you posted !.
Glenfall House Gardening Weekend
Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th April 2007
Does the idea of spending a weekend working in beautiful gardens appeal?
Whilst enjoying the gracious house with its special atmosphere, renowned welcome and good cooking, you would help maintain the landscaped grounds. The development of the grounds and gardens is supervised by the Gardens Committee with the support of the Friends of Glenfall House, and we would like to offer others the chance to help in this peaceful place.
The weekend will be ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Residential and non-residential places available.
Does the idea of spending a weekend working in beautiful gardens appeal?
Whilst enjoying the gracious house with its special atmosphere, renowned welcome and good cooking, you would help maintain the landscaped grounds. The development of the grounds and gardens is supervised by the Gardens Committee with the support of the Friends of Glenfall House, and we would like to offer others the chance to help in this peaceful place.
The weekend will be ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Residential and non-residential places available.
Discounts on WorcesterLive Events
Farncombe subscribers will receive a discount on tickets for select Huntingdon Hall events March - May 2007. Please email us to sign up to our free newsletter at Subscribe@FarncombeEstate.co.uk
Click here for for more details on Worcester Live and events at Huntingdon Hall
Closing date 30 March for Wildlife Photographer of the Year -
Now open for entries, this year's competition includes a new category, special award, plus a dramatic increase to £10,000 for the title, Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
An imaginative eye, a love for nature, and a camera are all it takes to enter the competition. We're looking for fresh and new imagery - pictures that will stop the judges in their tracks.
Online entry is also now live - the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to submit your digital entry from almost anywhere in the world.
Visit our website for details !
An imaginative eye, a love for nature, and a camera are all it takes to enter the competition. We're looking for fresh and new imagery - pictures that will stop the judges in their tracks.
Online entry is also now live - the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to submit your digital entry from almost anywhere in the world.
Visit our website for details !
Welcome Nydia ....
Farncombe Estate has been a very busy place in 2007 !
Firstly, we welcome Nydia Knight to the Farncombe Team. Nydia works full time on booking administration and assisting William Reddaway.
For more details about The Farncombe Team visit our website page http://www.farncombeestate.com/Team
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