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INSTRUMENTAL COURSES AT THE CORNWALL HARP CENTRE

Director - Sarah Deere-Jones LRAM LGSM.

Weekend residential courses are held from 7pm Friday evenings to 4pm Sunday afternoons at the Cornwall Harp Centre near Bude, B&B (extra charge) is available on site and locally, and camping on site is free

HARP (Celtic, or Pedal) Beginners or Intermediate - (Harps for loan for complete beginners!) 
A weekend of finger technique, ensemble playing, concerts and workshops on all aspects of the harp, with Sarah Deere-Jones - Fee = £95 includes meals.
APRIL 7th-9th JULY 14th-16th  AUGUST 11th-13th  OCTOBER 20th-22nd

HARP (Celtic or Pedal)  Intermediate or advanced 
Ensemble playing for anyone with some experience - capable of reading simple music, with basic technical ability, or from Grades 1-8 standard. Fee = £95 includes meals
MAY 19th-21st  NOVEMBER 10th-12th

FOLK SINGING IMPROVERS
For those wishing to improve their standard of folk singing, with exercises to develop the voice and tips on reading music and performance. Sarah Deere-Jones is best known for her performances on Concert, Celtic and Medieval harp but is also a qualified singing teacher. This day course is designed to give people ideas on how to improve their voice and vocal performance for themselves.Fee = £30 includes lunch. Pasty Dinner ordered separately at extra cost, free concert in the evening.
MARCH 25th 10am-5pm. Concert 8pm.

SMALLPIPES FOR BEGINNERS
The small bellows blown bagpipes are quiet and easy to play, but it is rare to get an opportunity to try them out for a whole weekend! Phil Williams with support from the UK Bagpipe Society will have nine sets to loan for the weekend, with workshops and tips on all aspects of smallpipes, he will be joined by Richard & Anita Evans, specialist makers, who will be helping with playing workshops and care and maintenance. Last year's course sold out so please book early! Fee £95 includes meals.
SEPTEMBER 1st-3rd

SPACES ARE LIMITED ON ALL COURSES - PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

For more information and bookings or enquiries please contact [email protected] www.cornwallharpcentre.co.uk  Tel:(01288) 341308

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A NEW (AND LEGAL!) FOLK MUSIC DOWNLOAD SITE.

CONDITIONS

Our site is and will always remain totally legal. You can only offer music for download via ourselves that you actually own, or have the written permission of a record company, etc. Therefore if you have recorded an album that is still owned by XYZ records, we will not make it available for download unless they agree. However if you retain the rights to the recordings, we are more than happy to proceed.

WHAT SORT OF MUSIC DO WE COVER?

WHAT IS THE SERVICE SUITABLE FOR?

Click here for more information (pdf file 12.19KB)

http://www.wovenwheatwhispers.co.uk

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Wren Trust Updates

Wren Music News 22.12.05

Newsletter 18.12.05

Wren Music
01837 53754
[email protected] 

www.wrenmusic.co.uk 

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D/G MELODEON LESSONS

For players at all levels of competence, from beginners to advanced

Mainly English-style (D/G instruments)

Phone Chris on 01626 871 260

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Fiddle Lessons

Relaxed informal fiddle lessons for beginners to intermediates in South Devon.  
Must have own instrument.  
All ages welcome 
Please call Olivia Dunn on 07748 166943

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Guitar / Bass Guitar Tuition 

Guitar / Bass Guitar Tuition one to one in you own home by experienced professional musician Beginners onward - folk / jazz / rock 
Please call Martin Henning 01837 83347 or email: [email protected]

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 Folk Camps

Folk Camps as an organisation has been running now for over 40 years.  The camps much smaller than festivals and run on DIY principles but are just as much fun. The chances are that some of you  may even have attended a folk camps in the past. This year we are holding a three week marquee camp in August. More information is available at  the Folk Camps Society Ltd's web site is at www.folkcamps.co.uk where you can see details of all the events being held during the year.

Folk Camping is ideal for morris dancers and their families and provides a holiday which encompasses music, dancing - not just morris - and many more activities with like-minded people.

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Come and try traditional North West Clog Dancing  

Green Willow Clog Dancers are hosting a taster evening for anyone interested in trying traditional North West Clog Dancing. It’s on Thursday October 28th at 8.00pm at Dartington Village Hall, Cott Lane. No previous experience or clogs required!

The tradition began in the  towns and villages of the north west of England in the 18th and 19th centuries during the Industrial Revolution . Dances were performed when the mills and factories closed for holidays and the sound of clogs could be heard on the cobbled streets.

Green Willow Clog was formed 27 years ago.. They have been entertaining holiday makers and locals outside and inside South Hams pubs, at Folk Festivals, local events and other tourist  venues ever since.

The music is provided by the Green Willow band who would welcome new musicians, whatever they play, as long as it’s portable. Virtuosity on your instrument  is not required and the tunes are easy to pick up!

Clog dancing is a great way to keep fit, have fun, make new friends and discover pubs you didn’t know existed.

 For more information phone Fiona on 01803 868186 or Sue on 01803 712452

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New folk and roots music agency

Just building up....needs really good ceilidh bands (partic.smaller outfits) and pro-standard acts to fill some gigs in Devon and Cornwall. Limited demand at the moment for solo acts, but some are being tried. 10 % commission for gigs we give you. 10 acts on the books so far and growing. Call Deni, Mad Rush Entertainments on 01752 661367 or email [email protected]

Please send demos or personal recommendations/reviews to Deni Couch

MRE 10 Short Park Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon PL3 4PZ, or phone for a chat.

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NEW FOLK CONCERT AVAILABLE TO THEATRES,  HALLS & FESTIVALS ETC... 
Organisers please contact [email protected] (Ned & Den) to negotiate rates.

This brand-new live show commissioned for International Lighthouse Day and staged for the first time at a sell-out performance at Plymouth Dome, went down a storm! By popular request, a CD is in the pipeline.

BEACON IN THE STORM Wrecks, floods and heroic acts, a selection of the most prominent poetry, prose and song ever written about lighthouses, along with especially commissioned new work. Written by prize-winning writer, Trudie Hodge, with Graham Searle as the original truculent and tempestuous protagonist, The Sea. Traditional and original songs and music by John Mortimer, John Stevens, Rosie Longhurst, Mad Rush, Geoff Horne, Ben Campbell, Cathy & Rosie, Megan Clay & Terry Williams, plus a good sprinkling of chorus songs and humour.

Shows approx. 2 hours plus interval.

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RADIO FOLK SHOW - SUNDAYS 8 - 9 PM

87.7 FM

DERRIFORD AREA AND THE HOSPITAL - PLYMOUTH

The good news is that there's a new Hospital Radio folk show, which can
be heard on 87.7 FM around Derriford and in the hospital itself. Presenter,
Tom, is keen on promoting the local folk scene. Any material locals want him
to consider, or folk dates etc.. can be addressed to.

Fremlin's Folk Hour (? subject to change)
Tom Fremlin
Hospital Radio Plymouth
Derriford
Plymouth
Pl6 5DH

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Halsway Manor - Somerset

Halsway Manor, Somerset, is the UK's only residential centre for traditional folk music, dance, song and crafts; it caters for groups throughout the year. 

A Grade 2* listed manor house on the slopes of the Quantock Hills, its history
goes back over a thousand years. It has been run as a folk music centre for over 40 years.

Halsway Manor offers a unique setting for conferences, wedding receptions, business meetings as well as folk events.

The Manor dates from medieval times and is set in its own grounds on the edge of the Quantock Hills, 15 to 20 minutes drive from the County Town of Taunton with its main line station and M5 motorway link to London.

Halsway Manor - Regular Events

1st Sunday every month except August

Halsway Sunday Club at Halsway Manor in the Lounge bar at 8pm till 11pm. Hosted by Deryck Deane and Roger Phipps, all performers are welcome to come and play, sing, read their poems or recitations or just sit and enjoy the beer. We usually have a social break in the middle and go round the circle twice, depending on numbers attending. (average attendance 27)

1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month

Halsway Folk Dance Group 8 -10.30 pm. Long Room, all welcome. Season starting 7th Sept. Guest callers and guest bands each meeting, playing live music right round to 3rd Wed. July 2006. (Contact - Alan Spiller - 01643 706216)

2nd Wednesday every month except August

Halsway Contra Club, 8-10.30 pm. Long Room, all welcome. Season starting 14th Sept - NB this particular evening date has been moved to Crowcombe village Hall 8pm-10pm. But normally this event is held at Halsway Manor. Tutor and resident caller is Ron Rudd with occasional guest callers and resident band is Meltdown, led by Alan Corkett, accordion, with Sue Rivett, fiddle and Hazel Ridd, keyboard, playing live music right round to 2nd Wed. July 2006.

This year we held 10 successful meetings including a special night with outstanding guest caller Cis Hinkle from USA in May. Instruction is given and all those who feel they would like to give this new dance-form a try are welcome; you'll find it is most enjoyable. Very sociable - No need to bring a partner. Have a dance with everybody, ladies can ask gents to dance too! (Further details from Alan Corkett tel 01278 732202)

Last Wednesday every month Somerset Playford Club 8pm- 10.30 pm. at Halsway Manor in the Long Room. Contact Gerald Stowell 01984  640577.

Every Week Thursday - starting September to May 2006

West Somerset Morrismen meet at Halsway Manor Long Room from 8pm contact Malcolm Appleton 01643 862541

For more information regarding booking Halsway Manor or for a programme of events visit
http://www.halswaymanor.co.uk

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Publications

The Irish Concertina

1996 saw the publication of Mick Bramich's tutor for the Anglo Concertina. The Irish Concertina by Dave Mallison Publications. This book is an advanced manual for the instrument and has given Mick the opportunity to run workshops at many national festivals. The book is beginning to penetrate the U.S.A. and a workshop tour is envisaged. 

The Irish Concertina is available from Dave Mallison Publications 3 East View Moorside Cleckheaton West Yorkshire UK BD19 6LD e-mail: [email protected]

Absolute Beginners Concertina

This manual follows on from Mick's first tutor - The Irish Concertina. The book explores the mine field which awaits the prospective Anglo player, and by using the same format tablature as in his previous book, opens up the little box of tricks to the willing learner. A range of easy to follow diagrams, tips on maintenance and buying concertinas plus a potted history of the makers all add up to a well designed and planned tutor with a set of exercises which both challenge and give instant results to the beginner. The method has been "road tested" on new students of the instrument and they attest to the value of the teaching system.

'The Intermediate Concertina ~ An improver's tutor with fully tabulated tunes for the thirty button Anglo'

To order contact Posset Press at: Hinton House, 12 Tower Lane, Moorhaven Village, Ivybridge, PL21 0XN e-mail [email protected]  

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CONCERTINA REPAIRS

If you have a concertina that requires attention whether new straps, springs, bellows or reeds to a complete retuning contact Nigel. He can also offer valuations and occasionally has concertinas for sale.    

To contact Nigel Sture telephone 01548 561975

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