Music Sessions Jan - Mar 2019

Adult and Family

january— March2019

Adult&FAMILY Why not try one of our regular classes or workshops and see where it takes you? Our friendly and experienced music leaders will help you to develop new skills, even if you’ve never played before.

You’ll quickly learn essential techniques and build your confidence.

All sessions take place at More Music unless otherwise stated.

Young People’s offer

MONDAY

TUESDAY

On the Beat Extra

Folk Group

1.30—3pm

7—9pm

£4 advance, £4.50 drop in

£4.50 advance, £5 drop in

16 to 35

13+

This new session is an interactive and fun music group aimed at adults with learning disabilities. Led by Bill Roberts who has many years experience leading SEND music making sessions, this Monday session is specifically aimed at younger participants.

Learn new tunes, techniques and play with others. Have fun, try folk dances or singing songs. It’s a great opportunity to play along with jigs, reels, hornpipes and polkas. Ideal for ukulele and accordion players.

Please book your place in advance 01524 831997.

More Music recommends

Bay Youth Voices 6.30—7.30pm / 6—12 yrs

Baybeat Street Band 6.30—9pm: 6.30—7.30pm Beginners 6.30/7.30—9pm Advanced

8yrs+

Wednesday

Lancashire Youth Vocal Ensemble 6—8pm / 14—21 yrs

Thursday Stages

7-9.30pm / 11-18yrs

at The Centre @ Halton 6.45—8.45pm

Monday 7—9pm

£4.50 advance, £5 drop in

£10

All ages

An informal strum and sing along for people who know a few chords and want to take their playing to the next level.

This is a lively informal group, open to all who like to sing with others. Songs are taught by ear, so there’s no need to be able to read music.

Friday

Friday Night Project 6.30-8.30pm / 11-18yrs

for more information visit:

Lune Valley Voices

Strum along/ sing song with Frenchie

Repertoire is drawn from round the world and includes songs in English.

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Please check with Frenchie for dates yourmusictutors@gmail.com

Adult and Family M

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Clapping Song

On the Beat

Clapping Song

10—11am

10am—12noon & 1.15—3pm

at The Gregson

£4.50 in advance, £5 drop in per family including refreshments

£4.50 advance, £5 drop in

10—11am

16yrs+

£4.50 advance, £5 drop in per family

Under 5yrs Music, movement and song for under 5’s and their parents/ carers. Session leader Anni Tracy creates a fun musicmaking environment for all ages, from babes in arms to grown-ups.

Baybeat Streetband 6.30—7.30pm Beginners 6.30/7.30—9pm Ensemble Pay what you want

8yrs+ Baybeat combines Samba percussion, brass and woodwind in a vibrant carnival band with a unique blend of Brazilian, Cuban, North African, Asian, Caribbean and popbased rhythms and tunes.

It’s a community band with a non-competitive approach performing throughout the summer season.

West End Community Chorus Second and fourth Saturdays of the month 10.30am—12noon Free

ALL AGES

An interactive and fun music session for adults with learning disabilities, led by Bill Roberts.

Please book your place in advance 01524 831997.

Bowland Community Choir at Garstang Library 6.30—8.30pm £4.50 advance, £5 drop in

18yrs+ Join the community choir and sing a variety of popular songs.

The repertoire links to the locality with both traditional songs and new commissions.

Long Walk Chinese Orchestra 6.30—7.30pm Beginners 7.30—9.30pm Ensemble £3 / £1

Under 5yrs Music, movement and song for under 5s and their parents/ carers. Session leader Anni Tracy creates a fun music-making environment for all ages, from babes in arms to grown-ups.

SATURDAY More Music recommends

Orbit Jazz Workshop at Lancaster Community Music Centre 11.30am—1.30pm £30 per term Learn and develop skills in improvisation and jazz musicianship. Drop into a session or find out more at www.lcmt.org.uk

All ages Learn how to play authentic Chinese instruments like the Ruan (moon guitar), Erhu (violin) or Dizi (flute). All the instruments are provided.

Music leader Rick Middleton has played Chinese music for 9 years and learned first hand from Chinese musicians in the UK and Hong Kong.

Informal and very friendly singing – no experience necessary. Find us on Facebook!

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SESSIONS

Bookings:

01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk

AT A GLANCE TERM DATES

Monday 14 January — Friday 29 March 2019 Half term Monday 18 — Friday 22 February 2019

On the Beat sessions and Folk group run until 1 April 2019

Please note there are some staggered start dates in Jan 2019

Start date Monday

Tuesday

7—9pm

Folk Group

7 January

1.30—3pm

On the Beat Extra

14 January

6—8pm

Lancashire Youth Vocal Ensemble

14 January

6.45—8.45pm

Lune Valley Voices at The Centre @ Halton

14 January

10—11am

Clapping Song

15 January

6.30—7.30pm

Baybeat Streetband (Beginners)

15 January

6.30/7.30—9pm

Baybeat Streetband (Ensemble)

15 January

On the Beat

9 January

1.15—3pm

On the Beat

9 January

6.30—8.30pm

Bowland Community Choir at Garstang Library

16 January

6.30—7.30pm

Long Walk Chinese Orchestra (Beginners)

16 January

7.30—9.30pm

Long Walk Chinese Orchestra (Ensemble)

16 January

10—11am

Clapping Song at The Gregson

17 January

Wednesday 10am—12noon

Thursday

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