Adult and Family
Music Sessions
September— november2018
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.
MONDAY 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
Lune Valley Voices
at The Centre @ Halton
Strum along/ sing song with Frenchie
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. Repertoire is drawn from round the world and includes songs in English.
for more information visit:
moremusic.org.uk
Please check with Frenchie for dates yourmusictutors@gmail.com
Adult and Family MU
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 Saturdays Fortnightly starting 8 September 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
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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Bookings:
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
Folkus Workshops Saturday 17 November 2018 1.30—4.30pm £15 Folkus workshops are returning to More Music by popular demand. Tutors are: Carolyn Francis – fiddle, Ben Farmer – ukulele, Bev Whelan – whistle.
01524 831997 | info@moremusic.org.uk
AT A GLANCE TERM DATES
Monday 17 September 2018 Half term Monday 22 — Friday 26 October Monday 29 October — Friday 30 November
Please note there are
some staggered start dates in September 2018
Start date Monday
Tuesday
7—9pm
Folk Group
3 September
1.30—3pm
NEW On the Beat Extra
17 September
6—8pm
Lancashire Youth Vocal Ensemble
17 September
6.45—8.45pm
Lune Valley Voices at The Centre @ Halton
17 September
10—11am
Clapping Song
18 September
6.30—7.30pm
Baybeat Streetband (Beginners)
18 September
6.30/7.30—9pm
Baybeat Streetband (Ensemble)
18 September
On the Beat
5 September
1.15—3pm
On the Beat
5 September
6.30—8.30pm
Bowland Community Choir at Garstang Library
19 September
6.30—7.30pm
Long Walk Chinese Orchestra (Beginners)
19 September
7.30—9.30pm
Long Walk Chinese Orchestra (Ensemble)
19 September
10—11am
Clapping Song at The Gregson
20 September
Wednesday 10am—12noon
Thursday
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