Following on from the success of previous instrument specific days, SWMS would like to invite Rock & Pop musicians from the south west to a specialist workshop day, run by some of the UKs leading Rock & Pop musicians, including John Garden, Dario Cortese, Darren Ashford, Dave Marks, Gabor Dornyei and Stuart Ryan plus many [...]
The South Somerset Spectacular is a music extravaganza that celebrates the talent of local children in South Somerset and this year will be held at Westlands Leisure Centre on April 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Schools and groups from across the South Somerset region have been invited to perform over the three nights. For more information [...]
For those working with EY to KS (primary phase) Are you responsible for creative learning and planning in your school? Would you like help to integrate the arts and creativity across the curriculum, providing enriching experiences for all? Led by SPAEDA associate consultant Fiona Godfrey, this training course will provide you with valuable models, resources, [...]
Performances on 8th & 9th May Featuring children from Hayesdown, Critchill and St John's in Frome and Robert Blake Science College, Elmwood SEN and Penrose in Bridgwater.
The Kilve string weekend is geared for young string players up to grade 5 in standard. The course is led by Hywel Jenkins who has a team of experienced string teachers working with him throughout the weekend. There will be a concert on the Sunday afternoon for parents to attend.
This is a collaborative event where a large number of schools come together to share with a capacity audience work that has been taking place during the course of the academic year. The event has a wide range of styles and genres along with a varied mix of age ranges taking part.
Further details email somersetmusic@somerset.gov.uk
Hosted by the Taunton Teaching Alliance in partnership with Spaeda Arts Education, this is a great opportunity to find out about Artsmark and how it can help you develop and celebrate your school’s commitment to the arts? InspirED partner Spaeda bring the latest information on local arts education opportunities, the Arts Award and Artsmark, and [...]
Somerset Rural Youth Project’s Rural Music Network is excited to be delivering a regional conference aiming to bring organisations that work with young people and music, from across the South West, to share and demonstrate good practice of the impact music has on younger and older generations, the communities they live in and the music [...]
Hestercombe Centre for Young Musicians OPEN DAY on Saturday 7th May is a brilliant chance to visit HCYM and experience this fantastic and fun Saturday music school at Hestercombe Gardens brought to the South West by the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Free taster lessons will be available for aspiring young musicians (aged 5-18) [...]
Further details email somersetmusic@somerset.gov.uk
Following on from the successful event in May, the Hestercombe CYM is holding another Open Day on Saturday 18th June including a fantastic, free lunchtime concert by The Duruflé Trio from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London. Student places for September are filling up fast and we are delighted to offer another [...]
Monday 27th June at 7pm at Creative Innovation Centre Community Interest Company (CICCIC), Memorial Hall, Paul Street, Taunton. A summer concert by Ceske Budejovice Youth Orchestra from Czechoslovakia and students of HCYM. This concert looks like it will be fantastic with musicians aged 7-18 performing music by Mozart, Dvorak, Vivaldi, Joplin, Arban, Brahms, Fauré & [...]
Saturday 2nd July at 12noon at Hestercombe Gardens' Orangery, picnic-style (inside if wet). The young musicians of HCYM conclude their second academic year with a summery end of term concert including a world premiere by HCYM students and music by Vivaldi, Rossini, Philip Sparke, Leonard Cohen, and more. Free admission - just bring a rug [...]
SOMERSET SCHOOLS SINGING FESTIVAL 2016 “SINGING TO CELEBRATE” A SERIES OF SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL SOMERSET SCHOOLS JULY 11th – MINEHEAD- contact leader Clara Wood ( clazzacloo@hotmail.com ) JULY 12th –WELLINGTON- contact leader Kirsten Wordley ( kirstenw@somerset.gov.uk ) JULY 13th – GLASTONBURY- contact Jackdaws ( music@jackdaws.org ) JULY 14th – FROME, ST JOHN’S CHURCH [...]
The Streets are Alive with the Sound of Music! On the 15th, 16th & 17th July 2016, venues and outdoor spaces around Taunton will once again be hosting Sound Foundation Somerset’s (Somerset’s Music Education Hub) biennial music festival. Feat: The Children & Young People of Somerset, with Lead Artists Actiontrack Performance Company, in partnership with Jackdaws [...]
Wells Cathedral Music School are pleased to introduce their latest instrument day to their annual series: South West Harp Day on Sunday 2nd October 2016 for young players aged 9 - 18 Grade 4 and above. Including for complete beginners "Hands on Harps" sessions with Lisa-Mair James of Morley Harps. Full booking details are on [...]
For all KS1 & KS2 teachers. Work with one of our expert singing leaders Kate Lynch in a session on how to get more out of Sing Up with a festive flavour in the run up to Christmas. There will be another two sessions at different locations, dates TBC. Cost: £10
Taiko for Teachers” is a one-day teacher training programme, led by Jonathan Kirby. It is suitable for school teachers who are considering starting taiko in their schools as well as those who may have already started. A range of taiko fundamentals and practice routines are covered during the day, including ensemble performance of a beginners’ [...]
Aimed at all “front line” instruments eg Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, etc. · Develop jazz improvisation skills with specialist music tutors · Lunch time gig with special guest tutor Iain Ballamy · A chance to perform with a professional rhythm section · Graded workshop groups for all levels of experience · Special evening concert opportunity [...]
At last! Finally, I am very pleased to send you the YouTube link to the wonderful performance of Michael, Yasmine & Evie's piece "Flute no uto" at this year's BBC Ten Pieces Proms. Please check out the link below and Enjoy!
HCYM end of term concert at St Peter's Church, Lyngford, Taunton, TA2 7HD The autumn term concludes with an Advent and Christmassy end of term concert including HCYM Orchestra, String Group, Brass Group, Woodwind Group, Piano Groups and many others. Fundraising raffle. Free admission - all welcome. More information on the HCYM website.
Carols by Candlelight NSPCC carol service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton, TA1 1SA Students from Hestercombe Centre for Young Musicians will be taking part in this celebration of Christmas alongside Amici choir, in aid of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC). Tickets £7.50, free for children accompanied [...]
Open Day at Hestercombe Centre for Young Musicians, Taunton, TA2 8LQ This is a brilliant chance to visit our excellent Saturday music school, a division of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and see it in action. Free workshops for young musicians under 18 yrs (booking essential), plus at 12pm a concert by current students [...]
Enjoy an inspirational Brass Skills Day in January in our new state of the art venue, Cedars Hall. A must for trumpet, tuba and trombone players . Bookings now open to all grades of players and teachers on: http://www.academy.wellscathedralschool.org/events/brass-skills-day-2017
Amazing CPD opportunity to increase your confidence and skills. Training for teachers, TA's, supply and volunteer staff at key stage 1&2, only 20 places (subsidised by SFS) Venue: Hestercombe Centre for Young Musicians, TA2 8LQ * Want to know how to access the fantastic singing resources available online and navigate around the website? * Want [...]
Actiontrack Performance Company are offering you the chance to make music with Eva Lazarus. A new track will be created with Eva's guidance, at the Actiontrack Recording Studio in Taunton and performed at a public Open Mic at the end of the day - this is at 7.30pm. The session will include coaching from Eva in [...]
Hestercombe Centre for Young Musicians reaches its 3rd birthday soon and they are planning a celebration. You and yours are warmly invited to "Cake at Break!" the Centre's 3rd birthday party. Here are the details: Date: Saturday 4th March 2017. Time: 10.30am-11.15am. Speeches at 10.40am. Place: Portman Suite at Hestercombe House, Taunton, TA2 8LQ. Refreshments will [...]
Saturday 11th March at 9am-12pm Open Day at Hestercombe Centre for Young Musicians, Taunton, TA2 8LQ This is a brilliant chance to visit our excellent Saturday music school, a division of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and see it in action. Free workshops for young musicians aged under 18 (booking essential). Can't make it on 11th March? No [...]
Offered by Wells Cathedral School in partnership with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and open to all levels of players and teachers, this inspirational day will include: Masterclasses with BSO Principals; workshops led by Pete Harrison and Liz Fyfe; a short concert by BSO students and professors; teaching tips for non-bassoonist and non-oboist woodwind teachers; ensembles [...]
Saturday 25th March at 12noon HCYM end of term concert at Hestercombe House, Taunton, TA2 8LQ The spring term concludes with an end of term concert including HCYM Orchestra, String Group, Brass Group, Woodwind Group, Piano Groups and many others. Fundraising raffle. Free admission - all welcome. For information please call: 07754 217993. www.hestercombe.com/cym
This concert will include a variety of pieces from Somerset's gifted and talented young musicians.
This concert includes a variety of pieces from Somerset's gifted and talented musicians.
Afriquoi in Somerset 22nd - 28th April 2017 Afriquoi are a London based Electronic African Dance Music group and Actiontrack are bringing them to Somerset for a week of activity. During the week of the 24th - 28th April Actiontrack Performance Company and Afriquoi will be touring around schools in South Somerset, teaching students about [...]
Wells Music Academy are happy to announce one of their next initiatives, the ever popular SINGLE REED SKILLS DAY on 30th April this year. Joining them for masterclasses and ensemble are Richard Hosford, principal clarinet of the Royal College and Christian Forshaw, Professor of Saxophone at the Guildhall. Our flyer will be circulated soon with [...]
The annual Primary Music Conference is being held on Friday 12th May, 8.45am-4pm at Dillington House near Ilminster. Again the conference offers the opportunity to network with colleagues, learn new skills and obtain new resources. This year’s keynote session is ‘On Cue: creative music making’ lead by Kirsten Wordley. The cost for the day [...]
Head to the Actiontrack Studio in Taunton for a jam session this summer. Bring your own ideas or a tune you’d like to try out. Meet local musicians and have a play. All abilities, genres and instruments welcome. Bring your own instrument or you can use the Actiontrack kit (more details available on the [...]
When: Thursday 27th Jan 2022 Time: 7:30pm Venue: 1A Forum Buildings , Bath, BA1 1UG A whirlwind journey across a magical orchestral landscape strewn with memorable melodies, passionate harmonies and phantasmagorical textures. Bath Philharmonia performs an array of hypnotic tunes and textures, sometimes sensual and sometimes spine-tingling including Saint–Saëns’ Dance Macabre and excerpts from Bizet’s Carmen Suites. This concert [...]
