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Sing with Swing Worksop and Concert 2011

2011-02-25T22:21:29+00:00

Sing with Swing 2011 Workshop - 19th & 20th march 2011
This year the Sing with Swing workshop is being led by professional singer, Bridget Hardy in Buckden (afternoon of Saturday 19th and morning of Sunday 20th March) followed by opportunity to sing with the HuMS Big Band. The workshop will include individual masterclasses and cover singing in the swing style and microphone technique. There may be opportunity for participants to sing in a concert on the evening of Friday 25th March with the Big Band.

See attached poster and informaiton sheet for further details.
Book your place early to avoid disapointment!

Tickets for the concert will be on Sale from the beginning of March, come along and support the music school.

Julian

HUMSA Summer Trip 2011 - Marburg, Germany - Information and Booking Form

2010-11-26T14:00:50+00:00

The attached document from Alan Crosthwaite and Joyce Reeves provides information on the proposed HUMSA 2011 trip to Marburg in Germany. It also contains the booking form needed to secure a place on the trip.

Concert of vocal and instrumental music

2009-09-07T06:47:26+00:00

HuMS singers and guests will be performing a concert in St Mary’s Church, St Neots at 19:30 on Saturday the 19th September. Tickets, available at the door, are priced at £5 and £3 for concessions.

A chance to hear a range of music in this delightful church. The concert will include modern and traditional songs and duets, and some instrumental pieces, including a flute, violin and ‘cello trio. Everyone is welcome.

Norfolk Tour - final newsletter and details

2009-07-13T19:46:51+00:00

Hi Everyone

Less than 2 weeks to go to the Norfolk Tour and all the final details are dropping into place. Thank you to everyone who has been practising hard, have got payments to us and are ready for a good weekend.

Please find attached our final newsletter. If you were at yesterday’s rehearsal, you’ll have seen it already. Anyone who hasn’t seen it or needs a reminder, it hopefully answers every question you could have - but if you think of anything else, please let one of us know - contact details on the paperwork.

See you soon!

Ann

BBC Fabulous Family Music Day - Watford Colosseum 20th June 2009

2009-05-03T17:04:28+00:00

During 2007 the BBC ran a series following the fortunes of 6 adult celebrities as they took on the challenge of learning a new instrument and then performing in public. The BBC also laid on events all over the country giving the public the opportunity to play with a BBC orchestra no matter what level of musical ability or, as we found out, the instrument!

Some of the adults and teenagers from the Huntingdonshire Music School took part in the event at Comberton (see photo) and had a brilliant time. Some of us missed this opportunity because we were busy promoting the school at the accompanying exhibition and instead took part at the event at the Watford Colosseum. The recordings taken formed the basis of a couple of episodes of the HUMS Aloud podcast

All in all a brilliant opportunity and very inspirational.

The BBC have been very good at keeping in contact with attendees and we’ve received an email stating that another Play It Again style event, their Fabulous Family Music Day, will be held at Watford on Saturday 20th June 2009. It also features the very same Tim Steiner who did such a good job encouraging a motley collection of musicians and all abilities to play alongside their professional counterparts in the BBC Concert Orchestra.

As the BBC say:

Come & Play 10am�??1pm
Members of the BBC Singers
BBC Concert Orchestra
Tim Steiner animateur
Christopher Warren-Green conductor

This free event is aimed at people who would like to, literally, Come & Play with professional musicians. So whether you�??re an absolute beginner, a seasoned performer or just haven�??t played in a while, there�??s no need to worry because you�??ll get lots of help from the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Singers. Dust down your instruments, loosen up those vocal chords and come and join the BBC Concert Orchestra for a morning of music-making.

Led by composer Tim Steiner and conductor Christopher Warren-Green, we will be creating our very own piece based on Bizet’s much-loved opera Carmen. Open to everyone, no matter what your musical ability or experience.

If you have an instrument, you can bring it along to play, and if you haven�??t, then you can play the percussion instruments provided or sing. The sessions will be led by acclaimed musician and composer Tim Steiner.

Further information and ticket applications can be found on the BBC website.

Norfolk Tour Rehearsal Dates

2009-04-20T18:05:38+00:00

From Ellen:

Dear all

Here is a list of rehearsal dates for the Norfolk Tour:

*Saturday 23 May 0930 - 1230 at HRC (part of Taster Day)

*Sunday 14 June 1430 - 1630 Huntingdon Riverside (If enough tour members are available then Robin would to perform 50 mins with SCB and 50 mins with Norfolk Tour Concert Band. 20 minutes break in the middle).

*Sunday 21 June 1000 - 1200 Venue TBC

*Sunday 12 July 1000 - 1200 Venue TBC

*Saturday 18 July 1100 - 1200 HRC (SCB rehearsal with focus on Norfolk Tour Music)

Please let me know if you are UNAVAILABLE for any of these dates as it is important that Robin has a full Concert Band to work with.

Singers, Alan & Kath and Guitar Ensemble - please let me know if you would like to be included in the rehearsal schedule for 23 May/21 June/12 July or if you are arranging your own rehearsals.

Saxology, I am assuming you will use your own rehearsal time - please confirm.

Big Band - we will use our usual Music School slots (12 - 1.30pm) to rehearse.

Cheers,

Ellen

As always the calendar is visible at http://www.humsa.org.uk/calendar

Norfolk Tour Meeting - Sat 28th March

2009-03-27T16:16:00+00:00

There will be a meeting at 1pm in the hall on Saturday 28th March 13:00 in the hall for all those going on the Norfolk Tour in July.

There is still time to sign up if you haven’t done so already and if you have not yet paid your deposit then Saturday is a great opportunity to do so.

Upcoming Social Events

2008-11-03T12:56:19+00:00

HuMS Social Events

Saturday 13th December - The HuMS Christmas Busk �?? this year we are playing carols at Huntingdon Garden & Leisure in Wyton from 1.30pm to 3.30pm - all players welcome. Please sign up with Ellen at music school or via email/phone (see above).

Saturday 14th February 2009 - Valentine’s Ceilidh �?? Dancing to Parson�??s Nose �?? Put the date in your diary and more details to follow

Friday 24th to Monday 27th July 2009 - The HuMS Norfolk Tour �?? after successful tours to Germany, Austria & The Isle of Man the next one sees us entertaining closer to home! All ages, instruments, standards, ensembles welcome. For more details please contact Ellen (see above).

Book Early for 2010

2008-11-01T09:44:05+00:00

Yes I mean 2010. Norfolk is 2009 and keep on booking for that but ..... around this time of year we start thinking about the trip the following year to be able to put it all together. So come up with some ideas for 2010, the year we make contact if you are an Arthur C Clarke fan. So who are we going to make contact with and where?

Some early suggestions have been Budapest (someone has a friend living there and it is very near one of Huntingdon’s twin towns). Scotland was an early thought but seems to have dropped out of the running. The Emerald Isle is close by and a fantastic place to visit.

So, where do want to go and what is the link?

UPDATED: Norfolk Tour Details

2008-10-19T11:59:34+00:00

Attached is the updated info (with CORRECT prices)...

Sorry for any confusion!

Ellen.