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’ [...]