Habs Presents

Habs Music Presents

2022/2023 calendar

Habs Presents 2022-23 Lunchtime Lunchtime Lunchtime Lunchtime Lunchtime Lunchtime Spotlight Spotlight Spotlight Spotlight Spotlight Horizon Horizon Horizon Festival Festival Festival Festival Festiival Frontier Frontier Frontier Festival FRIDAY 23, 30 SEPTEMBER & 14 OCTOBER - 1PM SELDON HALL Lunchtime Live THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER - 7PM BOURNE HALL Festival Concert FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER - 2PM ST ALBANS ABBEY Carol Service TUESDAY 15 NOVEMBER - 7PM BOURNE HALL Spotlight THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER - 7PM BOURNE HALL Concerto Concert FRIDAY 4, 11, 18, 25 NOVEMBER & 2 DECEMBER - 1PM SELDON HALL Lunchtime Live Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Autumn Half Term Spring Half Term Summer Half Term THURSDAY 26 JANUARY - 1PM ASKE, MEDBURN, BOURNE FOYER & SELDON Piano Festival THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY - 7PM Composers Concert Piano Recital Evening THURSDAY 26 JANUARY - 7PM SELDON HALL FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY & 3, 10, 17, 24 MARCH - 1PM SELDON HALL Lunchtime Live THURSDAY 9 MARCH - 7PM BOURNE HALL Jazz Evening SUNDAY 26 MARCH - 7PM ST JOHN’S SMITH SQUARE Orchestral Concert FRIDAY 20, 27 JANUARY & 2,10 FEBRUARY - 1PM SELDON HALL Lunchtime Live 28 FEBRUARY (TBC) - 7PM SELDON HALL Chamber Music Concert Spotlight TUESDAY 14 MARCH - 7PM BOURNE HALL FRIDAY 23, 30 JUNE - 1PM SELDON HALL Lunchtime Live THURSDAY 4 MAY - 7PM DRAMA STUDIO Battle of the Bands MONDAY 12, 13, 14 & 15 JUNE - 12.15PM (HEATS - ALL DAY) THURSDAY 20 JUNE - 7PM (FINAL) SELDON HALL Habs Music Festival Spotlight: Wind & Brass THURSDAY 18 MAY - 7PM SELDON HALL Spotlight: Strings & Orchestras WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE - 7PM SELDON HALL Habs Summer Festival THURSDAY 7 JULY - 4PM OUTDOOR FRIDAY 28 APRIL & 5, 12, 19, 26 MAY - 1PM SELDON HALL Lunchtime Live Spotlight: Jazz THURSDAY 11 MAY - 7PM ASKE HALL Horizon Series Frontier Series Festival Series Spotlight Series Lunchtime Live Festival TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER - 7PM BOURNE HALL Christmas Festival Concert

A Guide to our Events

Ambitious in scope and size, the Horizon Series features our flagship ensembles across all genres. Look out for the much lauded Jazz Evening, a celebration of our highly acclaimed young improvisers featuring the Habs Big Band. A focal point of the calendar is the Orchestral Concert, featuring our Symphony Orchestra performing under the baton of one of our guest conductors at the historic St John Smith’s Square.

Frontiers Series

The Frontiers Series is a daring blend of original work and virtuosic chamber music. These intimate recitals ignite our imaginations with new compositions, take us on a journey with music improvised in the moment, and breathe new life into the works of the great masters. Highlights include the Composers Concert and Chamber Music Concert.

Horizon Series Spotlight Series

The Spotlight Series concerts give voice to the younger musicians within the music school, many of whom may be courageously taking to the stage for the first time. Featuring new musicians and rising stars, these concerts celebrate the future of Habs Music, through a joyous programme of film music, popular classics, and jazz.

Lunchtime Live

Lunchtime Live is the backbone of our music school, offering a platform to all disciplines on a rotating schedule through the year. Live music in the Seldon Hall every Friday, followed by a loyal audience of students and staff, and available to stream via HabsTube.

Festival Series

The Festival Series events are a celebration of our community. These events are epic in scale, an opportunity for all students to connect with music making at the school. Highlights of the calendar include the Festival Concert, the Carol Concert at St Albans Abbey, and the Habs Music Festival.