ENGLISH CONCERTINA

The group has worked on a varied repertoire now consisting of well over 100 pieces ranging from Tip-Toe through the Tulips to Making Whoopee and extended to include a number of English & Scottish folk songs.  Most of our pieces involve part playing and we tend to work from printed music.
 

Vacancies

Contact : Dave Robson

Meetings :   Alternate Mondays 10.30 - 12.30

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JAZZ & BLUES 1

Our enthusiasm for jazz and related music is celebrated at convivial monthly meetings, presented and hosted by group members.

Group 1
Contact :   Peter Moss

Meetings :    Thursday 4th ,  14:00 - 16:00

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JAZZ & BLUES 2

Jazz and Blues enthusiasts meet face to face every month and for Cocktail Jazz via Zoom every week to hear great music and explore the story of jazz and jazz musicians. Vacancies.

Group 2
Contact :   Jim Purves

Meetings :    Thursday 1st ,  14:00 - 16:00

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MUSIC APPRECIATION A

We meet in an informal fashion, to listen to classical music in members’ homes. Members take it in turns to present a program based upon a particular composer, period, style, instrument or theme, with brief comments between items to increase our appreciation of what we are about to hear.

Group A
Contact :   Ken Brown

Meetings :    Monday,  3rd,  14:00 - 16:00

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MUSIC APPRECIATION B

We meet in members’ homes (September - June, except December)  to listen to classical music by specific composers or based around a theme or  style.  We aim is to appreciate  music more by learning about the pieces and their origins and composers. We meet every month except August and December.

Two Vacancies

Group B
Contact :   Jeff Lee

Meetings :   Mondays,  4th,  14:00 - 16:00 pm

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OPERA

We meet in the  Group Organiser’s home  to watch a wide range  of operas, on a 65” TV with high quality sound.  We use DVD’s or on-line sources like YouTube.  A synopsis of the opera being viewed, and background information, is emailed to members a few days before the meeting.

 

Contact :   Ken Brown

Meetings :   Friday, 1st, 10.00 - 13:15

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PIANO PLAYING GROUP

We are a small group of budding pianists of above beginner standard playing classical music followed by chats over a cuppa. Classical/acoustic pianos, no electronic keyboards..(Vacancies)

Contact :   Tony Buick

Meetings :   Wednesday 2nd ,  14:00 - 16:00

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PLAYREADING

Reading a play is the next best thing to seeing one and without the expense or bother.  We cover every kind of writing from Medea to Alan Ayckbourne. Copies are provided and we discuss over tea and cake New Members Welcome.

Contact :   Gilly Moysey

Meetings :   Tuesday 3rd 13:30 - 16:30

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RECORDERS

We play  a variety of music written for ensemble groups for fun and enjoyment. (Vacancy)

Contact :   Pat Wells

Meetings :   Thursday 1st  & 3rd  10:15 - 12:00

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SINGING FOR FUN

We are a welcoming, informal group, accompanied and guided by our pianist. We sing traditional and folk melodies, songs from the shows and other popular 20th century songs. Pre-Covid we used to give performances at various homes and charitable institutions, and hope to resume these in the near future. (Vacancies)

Contact :   Laurence Hickey

Meetings :   Monday,   1st & 3rd,   14:00 - 16:00

THEATRE STUDIES: From Page to Stage

This group combines the study and discussion of plays with theatre visits.  The focus is mainly on modern and contemporary plays, the selection depending on what is on in London.  Earlier drama is included if the group is keen.  Members introduce the play, taking an area of interest to them (e.g. context, themes, character interpretation, staging).  The emphasis at meetings is on discussion and exchanging views.

Contact :   Judy Hebert

Meetings :   Tuesday, 1st, 10.00  - 12.00

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