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Music Centre
Members click here for details of 2008 dates and concerts |
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To learn more about our Musical Director click HERE MEMBERS-For a full schedule of rehearsal & tour dates please click here. Well done to all who took part in the fabulous National Youth Choirs Concert on 13/4 |
Welcome to Furness Music Centre. We are a true community music centre in the Furness Peninsula in South Cumbria, catering for all ages and abilities of people who want to make music with others. If you are an orchestral or choral musician, you may like to join one of our groups at our Saturday Music School, and enjoy ensemble music or singing in a choir. If you a music lover who is looking to learn more about concerts in the region, there are many events throughout the year that you are welcome to attend, and we are certain that you will find something to suit your musical preference! We offer a two year twilight study course for the AQA GCSE Music qualification - open to all ages. Do scroll down to find out what we are doing this year, or click on the link to our members diary. We look forward to welcoming you at one of our rehearsals, workshops or concerts soon.
Next concert dates: April 26th Atarah workshop day (see below) * June 25th Annual POPS Concert & BBQ, 7pm |
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Saturday April 26th - Atarah Workshop Day!!!!! 8.45am Full Orchestra with Anastasia 9am Flute lessons with Atarah (Emma/Hannah/Rebecca) 10am-12pm Choir & Orchestra with Atarah 12-1pm Performance & Exams - Get the best from your performance in all situations (what to do/what to wear/ combat nerves/how to prepare/presentation tips) 2-3.45pm Flute Workshop - all welcome |
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MICKEY MOUSE HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!! * Don't forget the extra rehearsals for everyone going on tour - both Saturdays before we leave at 9am-12pm, and both Wednesdays 6-9pm. Mandatory rehearsals for all please. Music Centre Tour to Normany and Disneyland, France July 11-17th 2008 Final balance by 12th April please.
What we will see and do:
Inside the Hotel Explorer with its pool (above left) and themed lobby, restaurant & rooms (below) |
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SAVE THE DATE! |
6th Annual Summer Community POPS Concert & BBQWednesday June 25th 7pm, Dowdales School Tickets £3.50 (£3). Under 11s FREE. Music from Furness Music Centre/Dalton Town Band/Askam Village School and more...... Bring a picnic & deck chair (indoors if rain) |
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SEPTEMBER SPECIAL - WEEKEND OF 27TH & 28TH A HISTORY OF MUSIC FOR ALL THE FAMILY & SUNDAY AFTERNOON CHILDREN'S CONCERT Introduced by Atarah Ben Tovim MBE SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIANS AND RENOWNED ORCHESTRAL PLAYERS FROM THE HALLE, RLPO, AND ORCHESTRAS ACROSS THE NORTH Orchestras led by Michael and Edward Walton, and directed by Anthea Bremner A History of Music - from Bach to Boogie Woogie Saturday September 27th, Dowdales School Hall at 7.30pm Admission £6 (£5 children) Family ticket £20 (2 adults + 2 children) Special Children's Concert - free conducting batons and fun for all the family! Sunday September 28th, Dowdales School Hall at 3pm Admission £5 (£4 children) Family ticket £15 (2 adults + 2 children)
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Annual Community Candlelit Carol Service & Christmas ConcertThursday December 11th, 7pm Dalton Parish Church Come early to get a seat and avoid disappointment! |
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Would you volunteer for a local charity?Would you like to lend your talents to help develop the musical life of our community?We need help with advertising, admin, catering at events, ticket sales, concert set-up, interval refreshments, supervision of young people during concerts (CRB checks needed) and more.Please call Anastasia on 469812 if you would like to learn how you can help
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Become a Friend of Furness Music CentreFor details of how to donate to a worthy cause and help young people develop their musical education, please call us at the music centre on 01229 469812 or email us at info@furnessmusiccentre.com If you are a UK tax payer please ask us about donating using Gift Aid. We welcome financial aid, donation of orchestral musical instruments, and project-based assistance. We are also looking for continued help with with marketing and concert management. Friends of Furness Music Centre is a registered charity in England no. 112934 Current and past significant sponsors and benefactors include:
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