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Community Choir and Orchestra in Barrow-in-Furness and Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria from Anastasia Micklethwaite |
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To learn more about our Musical Director click HERE
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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 also offer a two year twilight study course for the GCSE Music qualification - open to all ages. Do scroll down this site to find out what we are doing this year, and feel free to contact us by phone or email for more details. We look forward to welcoming you at one of our rehearsals, workshops or concerts very soon.
Join us this term on Saturdays for some new music and a term packed with events - including our annual chamber music weekend, London concert tour and our themed Spring Concert - MUSIC OF THE STAGE & SCREEN! New members welcome!!
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SATURDAY MUSIC SCHOOL
ALL AGES & ABILITIES WELCOME TO EACH SESSION Please note that from November, these times will change to:
Fees for 2010-11 (per Term):
Join us for our ANNUAL CHAMBER MUSIC WEEKEND March 5th and 6thGuest tutors John Mellor (clarinet), Jocelyn Campbell (flute) and Hannah Roberts (principal cellist of Manchester Camerata)
If you have a chamber group wishing to take part, please call 469812. Fees are £20 per group for the weekend. Individuals are welcome and the cost is £5 per person. |
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Future Tours, Concerts & Events:
CALL 01229 469812 OR EMAIL INFO@FURNESSMUSICCENTRE.COM FOR MORE DETAILS ON EVENTS OR TO JOIN US |
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Get Ahead with GCSE MusicThursdays 4 - 6.30pm, Dowdales School BRAND NEW 2 Year Course involving performance, composition and listening. Covers a wide range of music and genres. This is an EXPRESS course - Students should play an instrument or sing solo confidently, and read music. New candidates now being accepted for next course beginning September 2010. Fee £60 per term plus exam entry and text books. |
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Fancy Learning the Cello or the Tuba? Maybe the trumpet or the Euphonium? How about the Bassoon or the Viola?
We have the following instruments available for FREE loan and for practice purposes: Bassoon
1 x full size Cello (suitable for high school student or adult)
3 x 3/4 size cellos (suitable for children)
2 x Violas
1 x Trumpet
1 x Cornet
1 x Accordian (full size piano accordian)
Celtic Harp (access on site only)
Tutor list available on request Subsidised 1:1 tuition available for certain instruments |
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LONDON CHORAL TRIP APRIL 1st - 3rd 2011Come and Sing with the Furness Community Choir on a fun-filled trip to London, followed by Spring concerts in Morecombe and Barrow-in-Furness. All welcome. 5 compulsory rehearsals during Spring term on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons - please enquire.
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SPRING THEMED CONCERT - MUSIC OF THE STAGE & SCREEN - WEDNESDAY MARCH 30th 2011Enjoy a fun-filled evening and a glass of wine cabaret-style, in a GALA NIGHT, listening to your favourite music from the big screen, musicals, ballet and even opera! A real treat in store - not to be missed...... Dowdales School Hall, 7pm
Tickets £5 includes refreshments. Available from February onwards from the Full Octave, Dowdales School office, Furness Music Centre and FMC members. Tickets may also be available on the door. Prizes for best dressed film stars! Last Night of the Proms at Water YeatWater Yeat village hall, Saturday July 2nd 2011, 7pm 9th ANNUAL DALTON PROMS - WEDNESDAY JULY 6th 2011All your favourite classics including Land of Hope & Glory, Rule Britannia!, Farandole, and more!7pm Dowdales School£4 on the door - includes tea/coffee Local Bands, Orchestra and Mass Choirs * BBQ Food * Charity Raffle ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE AND CHRISTMAS CONCERT - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8TH 2011 at 7PMEnjoy one of the best carol events in the North West in the beautiful surroundings of Dalton Parish Church's Christmas Tree Festival.Arrive early to make sure you get a seat. Admission FREE with collection for charity. Doors open 6.15pm
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Ask Anastasia for details of local retailers
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A REVOLUTIONARY NEW FLUTE FOR LITTLE HANDS:THE NEW JUPITER PRODIGY - SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR SMALL CHILDREN
EXPERT WOODWIND REPAIR by David Kyle 8 Meeting House Lane, Ulverston LA12 9ND Telephone: 01229 480060 / 0752 8405285 Email: david@intunewoodwind.com |
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WELL-LOVED THEMED "FUN" CONCERTS:
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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 CentreWe 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. Current and past significant sponsors and benefactors include:
For 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. Friends of Furness Music Centre is a registered charity in England no. 112934 |
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