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9th & 23rd February 2008 .Early Music Workshop. A chance to play/listen to medieval instruments. Further details...

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Diane Studwell (Administrator), Gary Sealey (Director) and Jean Fairbairn (Asst. Director)

 

 

Daniela Rosindale (Administrator) and Gary Sieling (Director) in the Music Office

Welcome

Welcome to the Huntingdonshire Music School and Huntingdonshire Music School Association (HUMSA) - one of the Internet's best kept secrets!

Whilst we may not brag very much, the school is very much a place of musical excellence where adults and children can learn an instrument and play with others in a relaxed and friendly setting.

We have an "open door" policy so why not come in to see us on a Saturday morning and see what a few hundred people get up to in the name of music. We can't promise that it will make you more attractive to the opposite sex or provide superhuman powers. We can, however, promise you fun and the ability to take up something that might very well change your life .

Sit back, relax and explore...

End of Term Concert

Saturday 5th July - starts 14:00 at the Regional College.

Music Tuition for All

Huntingdonshire Music School was founded in 1966 and has grown into one of the largest and most successful establishments of its type. It runs the only Saturday Morning Music School in the county and for miles beyond that is open to both children and adults. There are more than 460 students with ages ranging from 4 to 83, and at least 35 staff who give individual tuition and direct ensembles.   Lessons take place at Huntingdonshire College on weekday evenings and at the exciting Saturday Morning Music School. There is a flourishing and supportive Huntingdonshire Music School Association.

You may have heard the recent BBC Radio 4 programme, hosted by William Hague, about Late Learners (a very good listen).   Well we cater for late learners.   We can also cater for early learners.   Worried about making noises in public (or at least in front of other people)?   We also cater for terrified learners.   To be honest, whatever kind of learner you are we can cater for you. It is a wonderful thing when (as someone quite a bit over 21!) you sit down for the first time in the preparatory concert band and the very composed young person sitting next to you says "don't worry if you make a mistake - we all do at times "

Huntingdonshire Music School provides the opportunity for children and adults to learn (or continue to learn) a musical instrument (including the voice) in a relaxed, friendly and social setting.

We cover most types of instrument from classical, jazz to rock and electronic.

At present, individual tuition is offered on the following instruments -

Tuition for any other instrument can be arranged.

Play (Music ;-) )with Others

At present, ensembles include group theory and aural lessons, 2 Orchestras, 5 Bands and 8 Ensembles. Other ensemble and group playing is encouraged and regular concerts are held in and out of College.

Students can enter for practical and theory exams from beginner to diploma lessons. Exams are held at Huntingdonshire College every term.

It's A Brilliant Starting Point...

As many past students have found, the Music School provides a brilliant starting point for both a career in music as well as the foundation for a life-long leisure activity. We are proud that in recent years students have become members of the National Youth Orchestra, National Youth Choir, National Youth Theatre, National Youth Guitar Ensemble, National Children's Orchestra and National Youth Brass Band as well as finalists in the BBC's Young Musician of the Year competition.

We're A Friendly Bunch

There has always been a group of friends associated with the Music School.   Last year this group evolved and was formally constituted as Huntingdonshire Music School Association (HUMSA).   We don't have a separate website as it would require major surgery to separate the association from the Music School.   We work closely with Music School staff and other staff from Huntingdonshire Regional College, which is the home of Huntingdonshire Music School

Come and Join In

For further information, please call at the college for a Music School Prospectus, or telephone the Music Office on 01480 379220 or 379168 .

Please feel free to visit us one Saturday morning to see what we do and enjoy the music making.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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