All articles from: March, 2009

Piano Concert raises £160 for Kampala Music School

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A big thankyou to all those who attended or performed at the last piano concert held at All Saint’s Church, Hoole which raised £160 towards a piano bursary for Kampala Music School. 
Some parents have asked about a DVD of the concert as there was video and audio recorded. I have considered this and thought about [...]

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Fauré Requiem, Songs of Praise and Rutter Mass of the Children

Forthcoming choral events this month include:

An evening of French Favourites with Chester Cathedral Choir - Saturday 4th April 1930. Tickets are priced at £10 (children £5) and are available from the cathedral box office on 01244 500959 or on the door.  Baritone solos in the Fauré Requiem will be sung by myself.

Neston Sings Songs of Praise [...]

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Britten – War Requiem

Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the start of World War Two, the University of Manchester Chorus and Symphony Orchestra will be performing this momentous work at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Sunday 3rd May, 2009 at 7:30pm.

The performance will feature renowned soloists including Amanda Roocroft, Alan Clayton and Roderick Williams as well as [...]

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Blue Autumn ¦ Podcast Episode 6

Blue Autumn from the ABRSM Grade 1 Jazz Syllabus is played by three of my students. They discuss the challenges the piece presents and sources of inspiration for the improvisation

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