Events Guide (Feb-Jun 17) - School of Arts & Media

Music and Dance, Performance and Film Events Programme Bringing an eclectic mix of music, dance and performance to Salford

February – June 2017

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Music and Dance, Performance and Film Events Programme | February – June 2017

It gives us great pleasure to welcome you back to the second season of 2017’s music and performing arts events at the University of Salford.

As always it promises to be a vibrant, diverse set of offerings from across music, dance, performance and comedy.

Highlights include...

• Don’t miss award winning theatre company Lip Service with one of their brilliant literary deconstructions - Withering Heights (page 14) • Playwright Jim Cartwright is ‘in residence’ in March, with his Cartwright Cabaret plus masterclasses (page 14) • Suspiciously Cheap Comedy Nights, featuring Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Adam Riches (see page 14) • Waiting Room – starring our very own PVC of Student Experience, Dr Sam Grogan (page 14) • Peel Hall will host an exciting showcase of two brass ensembles in the Collision Theory concert (see page 9) • The Salford at 50 concert will form part of the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations (see page 18) • New Adelphi spaces will come to life with a Digital Dance and Music Collaboration (page 18) • Celebrations and awards at our end of year Music Celebration event (page 19) • Exciting collaboration concert between Greater Manchester Jazz Orchestra and Salford University Big Band (page 19) • Dance masterclasses and performances by international artists and talented undergraduate students, including Mark Hindle, Ben McEwan and Kapow (page 17)

We look forward to seeing you on campus very soon. www.salford.ac.uk/arts-media-events

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February - August 2017

Dance Artists in Residence Hawk Dance Theatre Various dates between February and August Josh Hawkins, Artistic Director of Hawk Dance Theatre, will be at the University of Salford undertaking research, development and the creation of several new projects throughout 2017. Josh is an emerging artist based in the North West with an interest in creating visually powerful pieces of contemporary dance theatre.

His work delivers across multiple platforms, including stage, festivals and film.

Further Information: josh@hawkdancetheatre.com / www.hawkdancetheatre.com Admission: FREE (At different periods Josh will be opening his process up for observation and dialogue) Venue: New Adelphi Dance Studios

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Music and Dance, Performance and Film Events Programme | February – June 2017

February - August 2017

Kapow Dance Various dates between February and August Kapow is a collaboration between Eithne Kane and Beth Powlesland. It’s a meeting of two independent artists and a merging of dance, theatre, physical partnering and storytelling. We create exciting and engaging work for inside and out, working with women’s bodies to create something moving, dynamic and athletic.

Further Information: kapowdance@gmail.com / www.kapowdance.co.uk Admission: FREE (At different periods Kapow will be opening their process up for observation and dialogue) Venue: New Adelphi Dance Studios

Bridget Fiske Various dates between February and August Dance artist Bridget Fiske will continue her relationship with University of Salford as an artist in residence across 2017. During this time Bridget will undertake deeper investigation into her choreographic, performance and engagement processes and invite staff and students as well as a wider community to share in this dialogue via workshops, the sharing of outcomes and discussion forums.

Further Information: fiskebridget@me.com / www.bridgetfiske.com Admission: FREE (At different periods Bridget will be opening her process up for observation and dialogue) Venue: New Adelphi Dance Studios

Coalesce Dance Alumni Company in Residence Various dates between February and August Anna Papatheodorou and Fern Wareham began their collaboration as students at the University of Salford. As a company they are interested in exploring and commenting on current political and social issues through dance theatre and collaboration with artists from other disciplines.

Further Information: A.C.Papatheodorou@edu.salford.ac.uk Admission: Closed Venue: New Adelphi Dance Studios

www.salford.ac.uk/arts-media-events

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February - April 2017

Presenting an exciting facet of the BBC Philharmonic’s ongoing partnership with the University of Salford, this series of concerts offers an innovative programme of music and a powerful way to connect with the pieces, using new technologies and an original format to enhance the audience experience.

All performances will be at Peel Hall, Peel Building.

Tickets will be free and available on a random draw basis via the BBC Shows website at www.bbc.co.uk/tickets

Thursday 9th February, 7.30pm The BBC Philharmonic presents two French 20th century works – La Création du Monde by Darius Milhaud (1923), tinged with jazz melancholy, and Jacques Ibert’s breezy Divertissement - alongside Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G, performed by

Adam Walker.

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Music and Dance, Performance and Film Events Programme | February – June 2017

Thursday 27th April, 7.30pm Presented as part of the University of Salford’s programme of events celebrating our 50th anniversary, we go back to the French Baroque for the last concert of this series.

The orchestra performs Jean-Féry Rebel’s 1737 ballet score The Elements, and Maurice Ravel’s early 20thCentury ballet-tribute to his great Baroque predecessor François Couperin Le tombeau de Couperin. Alongside these are Thomas Adès’ contemporary orchestrations of Couperin Three Studies from Couperin, and late romantic composer Richard Strauss’ own 1941 arrangement of Couperin, his Divertimento.

February 2017

Dance Careers Masterclass, Bridget Fiske Wednesday 1st February, 2.00pm - 4.00pm In this talk, Bridget will share her experiences of developing and building a career as a dance artist with the aim of signposting and giving practical advice to students on how they can inform and build their path.

Further Information: L.Cullen@salford.ac.uk Admission: Free Venue: New Adelphi Dance Studios

Chit Chat Chalk Show by Hawk Dance Theatre & The Knotted Project Monday 6th February, 11.00am - 12.00pm A contemporary dance and physical theatre performance made especially for children aged 4-8 years old that will present a world of adventure, discovery and play for children, where characters from a larger than life talk show explore identity and what it means to be an individual in today’s society.

Further Information: L.Cullen@salford.ac.uk Admission: Free Venue: New Adelphi Dance Studios

CSzUK present IMPROV COMEDY: Bang Bang!

Tuesday 7th February, 7th March, 16th May, 6th June, 7.30pm The University of Salford’s new resident improv comedy troupe, CSzUK have been entertaining audiences for over 15 years, with residencies at The Comedy Store, The Frog and Bucket and The Royal Exchange, and regular appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This new improv night will showcase short form games and scenes as well as long form improv - it’s an excellent opportunity for students to get involved.

Admission: £2 Venue: New Adelphi Studio Theatre

www.salford.ac.uk/arts-media-events

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February 2017 Career Development Sessions – Performance Directorate Tuesday Afternoons: 7th February to 21st March Careers Development Sessions take place in New Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday afternoons. These are aimed at Performance, Comedy and Media Students forging a career in the creative industries. Invited professional guests and emerging artists (including successful alumni) encourage future professionals to identify the range of adaptable skills they represent in the wider job market and the industry. The University enterprise team and careers team also bring valuable expertise, offering long term support for Salford students.

You will have a chance to talk to professionals at various stages of their professional journey, who will help you take the first small steps and respond to the challenges of long - term career planning.

Self-promotion (through CVs, web pages and networking) and self-development are life-long strategies in the arts, and the sessions discuss how to pick up opportunities in wider training and workshops, e.g.

The Challenge Network and Studio Membership at the Lowry. The sessions also drill down to the specific skills and professional awareness needed for a selection of industry roles.

We help you start to plan your portfolio career - maximising your existing skills and helping you to identify the continuing skills and training that will keep you ahead of the market.

Dance Careers Masterclass, Kapow Dance Wednesday 8th February, 2.00pm – 4.00pm In this talk, Kapow Dance will share their experiences of developing a company and building partnerships and projects within the industry.

Further Information: L.Cullen@salford.ac.uk Admission: Free Venue: New Adelphi Dance Studios

The Mix Wednesday 8th February, 7.00pm – 11.00pm Come along to a night of live music from the Popular Music ensembles within the Directorate, showcasing the diverse approach to music studies within the University with bands performing a whole mix of styles.

Admission: Free Venue: Atmosphere (Students Union)

Come and Sing with Salford Choral Society Handel’s Israel in Egypt Led by John Powell Saturday 11th February 9.30am - 5.00pm Don’t miss this opportunity to sing some of Handel’s greatest choruses under the expert direction of John Powell. The twelve choruses that describe the plagues are among the most stunning and colourful ever written -- including the glorious parting of the Red Sea. Further information: salfordchoral@gmail.com / www.salfordchoral.org.uk Admission: £17 per adult £10 under 19 and students in full-time education Music is available to hire (£2 payable in advance).

Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

The Mix

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February 2017 Salford University Brass Band – Collision Theory Conducted by Tom Davoren

Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band Conducted by Ian Porthouse Wednesday 15th February, 7.00pm This concert will showcase two of the UK’s finest student ensembles. Soloists include Brett Baker and Robert Richardson, featuring the music of Tom Davoren, Gavin Higgins, Stephen Richardson, Paul McGhee, Peter Graham, Edward Gregson and Lucy Pankhurst.

Admission: Free Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

Salford University Brass Band – Collision Theory

Salford Saturday Music School Course Saturday 18th February, 10.00am – 4.00pm The Salford Saturday Music School, led by Dr Brett Baker, enhances young players’ performance techniques, practice and conducting as part of the Salford Social Enterprise Initiative.

Further information: b.baker@salford.ac.uk Venue: Peel Hall

Moving - Dance & Poetry Workshop Postgraduate Open Day

Saturday 25th February, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Wednesday 22nd February Our Postgraduate Open Days give you the chance to find out more about the courses we have on offer, view our specialist facilities and meet the staff from your subject area of interest. You can also take a tour of the campus, our accommodation and our facilities at MediaCityUK. Further information: www.salford.ac.uk/study/visit

Dance Manchester are delighted to offer a creative workshop aimed at dance artists, poets, activity leaders and participatory arts workers to further their professional development. Participants can choose to take part in both the dance and poetry sessions, or stay with one art form throughout the day.

Workshop Leaders: Diane Amans is one of the leading practitioners in community dance and author of An Introduction to Community Dance Practice and Age and Dancing: Older People and Community.

Diane’s career includes working in education dance projects in diverse community settings, and training in arts, health and social care.

John Killick has published a number of books and pamphlets, and he has also has also co-authored two creative writing texts.

He is currently Poet Mentor at the Courtyard Centre for the Arts, Hereford.

Further Information: www.dancemanchester.org.uk Admission: Please contact: info@dancemanchester.org.uk Venue: New Adelphi Dance Studios

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February - April 2017

Friday Masterclass Series – Music Directorate Shmoo Non-public events This masterclass series is designed to enhance the student experience and to open the mind to a multitude of creative experiences from both inside and outside the student’s chosen area of study.

These take place every Friday during term time, commencing at 12.30pm – 2.00pm in Peel Hall, Peel Building.

Friday 17th March This live electronic duo have performed a sell-out concert at Manchester International Festival, toured the UK and played throughout Europe. Shmoo, brothers David and Neil Newport (Lecturer and Recording Studio Supervisor at the University of Salford) will be performing with and talking through their full, live stage set up. This includes vintage analogue “Moog” synthesizers, samplers and effects processors, combining electronic beats with acoustic drums, and mixing vocals with vocoder.

Alan Keary Friday 3rd February Alan Keary is an Irish born multi-instrumentalist and producer. Alan performs under the alias “Shunya” combining influences stemming from his early childhood years of classical violin, the sound of the Manchester nightlife and jazz bass playing to create a unique sound.

Ben Beer and Sarah Doggett Friday 10th February Ben is a composer signed to Rocket Music Publishing, who concentrates mainly on song, soundtrack and commercial writing. He has written with several internationally-successful writers, including Ricky Ross (James Blunt) and James Bryan (Nelly Furtado, James Morrison). He is also a producer/mixer for independent bands and has toured with Keane, Hard Fi and The Kaiser Chiefs.

Shmoo

Gavin Higgins Friday 17th February Gavin Higgins has been consistently praised by critics for his distinct and visceral compositional style, receiving substantial commissions from some of the country’s leading orchestras, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Manchester Camerata. He has worked with soloists and ensembles such as Mark Simpson, the Flotilla Saxophone Quartet, the Tredegar Town Band and Rambert Orchestra.

Paul Jones Friday 24th February Paul Jones is currently session drummer and MD for the chart-topping drum and bass act Sigma. As a seasoned session musician, his knowledge and experience has helped take the duo from DJ sets to live shows touring around the world, including two sell out UK tours. Paul has also experienced three action packed years as the session drummer for exceptional UK artist Labrinth.

Chris Fower Friday 3rd March Chris is Director for Education at Warwick Music Group, the brass specialist publishers and makers of pBone and its stable mate plastic brass instruments.

Chris has enjoyed an unprecedented variety of activity during his 30 years in the brass world, ranging from high level, professional performing to education management and delivery.

Kyran Matthews band Friday 10th March Kyran is a Manchester based saxophonist who will be joined by some the finest young musicians in the region to perform material covering a range of genres. He is an accomplished improviser and experienced arranger, so these areas will be explored within the context of a dectet.

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Allan F. Moore Friday 24th March Allan is Professor Emeritus at the University of Surrey and Visiting Professor at the University of Chester, the University of Kingston, and the University of Glasgow. A prolific writer, Prof Moore’s many publications include the books Rock: the Primary Text and Song Means: Analysing and Interpreting Popular Song. He has contributed numerous articles to the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians and has served on the editorial boards of illustrious scholarly journals, including Popular Music, the Journal of the Art of Record Production and the Journal of the Society for American Music.

The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland Friday 31st March The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland is a Symphonic Wind Band with an additional Ceilidh capability. Its main role is to support the Army at State and ceremonial occasions that occur within Scotland, however, they also perform all over the world.

MU, PRS, Accountant Friday 28th April This round-table session brings together music industry specialists Matt Wanstall from the Musicians’ Union, music law specialist Carol Isherwood and Daniel Jones representing the Performing Rights Society and gives invaluable insights into the opportunities and challenges that will be particularly relevant to all graduating music students seeking to develop a career in music.

February - April 2017

at Peel Hall

Mondays were

made for music!

Join us for our free concert series the perfect way to unwind after a busy day.

Come and experience top quality chamber music, music written for small groups of instruments, in an informal, intimate setting, performed by BBC Philharmonic musicians and guest artists.

Upcoming events All concerts are from 5.45-6.45pm at Peel Hall - Door donations welcome - all proceeds go to Salford New Music Fund Monday 27 February Piano Trio Alissa Firssova is a composer and pianist and is from a family of composers, just like Mendelssohn. Tonight she joins two members of the BBC Philharmonic to perform one of her own works alongside one of the most popular piano trios in the repertoire, by Alissa’s father, Dimitri Smirnov’s Trio No. 1, Op. 8.

Monday 27 March Adelphi Contemporary Music Group collaboration The Adelphi Contemporary Music Group is joined by members of the BBC Philharmonic to perform their own compositions. This collaboration between students and staff of Salford University and members of the BBC Philharmonic captures the essence of this joint series of concerts, bringing together musicians from the university and the orchestra to create unique concert performances.

Monday 24 April Piano Quintet We close our series with two more classics of the chamber music repertoire, the piano quintets by Schumann and Brahms.

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March 2017

Performance Company in Residence 10th-13th March, 2017 www.ridiculusmus.com Contact Dr Richard Talbot for details r.talbot@salford.ac.uk 07899 872215

Ridiculusmus, led by co-artistic directors, David Woods and Jon Haynes, is a flagship UK performance group touring nationally and internationally with work that achieves the oxymoronic aim of being both serious and funny. As part of the residency they share the creative process involved in works from a trilogy of socially engaged performance: Dialogue as the Embodiment of Love.

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The company has created over 25 original productions and is regularly commissioned by venues including the Barbican, National Theatre, Royal Court, Soho Theatre, BAC and Arts House, Melbourne. Awards include the Peter Brook Open Space Award; Total Theatre Significant Achievement Award and Award for Best British Production and Time Out Live Award.

Since 2014, Ridiculusmus has been specialising in transforming the experience of complex mental health

issues into warm, witty and accessible performance.

The pieces that comprise the trilogy have all benefitted from development work with staff and students in the School of Arts & Media and coalesce around expert investigation and public debate about the relationship between medication and dialogue, and challenges the medical model - specifically in the treatment of three medically-defined responses to trauma: psychosis

(‘The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland’), PTSD (Give Me Your Love) and complicated grief (Grief). The first piece, ‘The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland’, was presented as a scratch performance at the Robert Powell Theatre in 2014, before touring internationally.

The residency in Salford in March 2017 will involve practical research on the third production in the trilogy, GRIEF, with staff and students in Performance, in Nursing, Psychology and Social Work, and students of Theatre & Performance Practice, Comedy Writing & Performance and Media & Performance.

www.ridiculusmus.com/shows/ in-rep/eradication-schizophreniawestern-lapland

Presented with support from the Welcome Trust, Arts Council England, and the School of Arts & Media.

Part of the SICK! Festival Manchester 8th – 25th March 2017 “LIFE – DEATH - SURVIVAL”

GRIEF REHEARSALS Friday March 10th - Sunday March 12th, 10am-5pm

SICK! Festival returns, to confront the physical, mental and social challenges that we face in our individual and collective lives. The festival presents an outstanding international programme of theatre and dance, weaving in perspectives from academic research, clinical practitioners, charities and those with lived experience of the issues we address.

GRIEF is informed by the latest dialogical approaches to ‘Complicated Grief’ disorder and investigates the erosion of public mourning rituals. Join the company in rehearsal for GRIEF their new show.

GIVE ME YOUR LOVE Friday 10th March and Saturday 11th March, 7.30pm

The rehearsals will be of interest to everyone with a concern for mental health care and wellbeing, but especially to professionals in the field of mourning, including palliative care workers, and grief counsellors, and will tap into a burgeoning interest in the ritual of mourning as well as attempts to medicalise grief.

Limited places available: apply with course name, contact details and reason to r.talbot@salford.ac.uk

“It’s Ridiculusmus at their best” - The Stage GIVE ME YOUR LOVE explores post-traumatic stress and the therapeutic potential of controlled doses of MDMA. Welcome to the world of war veteran Zach. As the last man standing, Zach has retreated into a tiny dugout under a barrage of hostile fire. His enemies are cunning, using every trick in the book to mess with his mind. Even the landscape is weird: it’s a cardboard box, in Zach’s kitchen, in Port Talbot. His wife whispers, kindly, that it’s safe to come out. But is it a trap? For if the real enemy is Zach himself, then who will win if he loses?

The show premiered at Arts House, Melbourne in November 2015, packed out a three-week run at Battersea Arts Centre in January 2016, and is at the Lowry Studio for two dates only. The production has gained prominent attention in the national press: an article for The Guardian, reviews on national radio, appearances on the BBC World Service and interviews in Nursing Times and Vice magazine.

Play script with introduction by Dr Richard Talbot Senior Lecturer in Performance in the School of Arts & Media www.oberonbooks.com/give-me.html Tickets: www.thelowry.com/event/sick-festival-ridiculusmus-give-me-your-love Admission: £12.00 Venue: Lowry Studio Theatre

Admission: Invitation only Venue: New Adelphi Studio

BREXIT AND THE DENIAL OF DEATH Monday March 13th, 2.00 - 3.00pm Post–Show Panel, 3.00pm - 4.00pm Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/EJIFKI Admission: Tickets only (free) Venue: New Adelphi Studio Preparatory work on the third in the trilogy of socially engaged performances has included improvisations, with a refreshing form of durational performance and initial connection and dialogue with palliative care workers and others concerned with bereavement, death and loss. Brexit and the Denial of Death will premiere as part of the complete mental health trilogy at Battersea Arts Centre in February 2018.

With specialists in nursing, psychology, sociology and performance, a post-show discussion will look at issues of bereavement, ‘complicated grief’ and Ridiculusmus’ creative process

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March 2017 Waiting Room Thursday 2nd March 7.00pm – 8pm Show 8.00pm – Q&A Starring Sam Grogan Thomas is waiting.

Waiting for a train to arrive.

Waiting for an opportunity.

Waiting for a moment to express who he truly is.

Waiting to change his life forever.

It’s fair to say, Thomas isn’t very well.

Salford Suspiciously Cheap Comedy Monday 13th March 7.30pm London’s best new material night is coming to Salford. Lovingly curated by critically acclaimed sketch groups Gein’s Family Giftshop and Goose, Suspiciously Cheap Comedy brings you Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Adam Riches, creator of the smash hit show “What would Beyoncé do?”, Luisa Omelian and Jamali Maddix.

Admission: £5 Venue: New Adelphi Theatre Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/boxoffice/ select/MBHENZKmWzXT

Thought-provoking, chilling, sometimes funny, this is a play which explores the darker recesses of the human condition. It is a meditation on the nature of control – how we control ourselves and how we are controlled by others, it is an examination of identity and an investigation into the violence that lies beneath the surface of a society we call ‘civil’.

The Mix 5 * Fringe Guru ‘Remarkable and thought provoking’ – Buxton Fringe Festival Admission: TBC Venue: New Adelphi Theatre

Wednesday 8th March, 7.00pm – 11.00pm Come along to a night of live music from the Popular Music ensembles within the Directorate, showcasing the diverse approach to music studies within the University with bands performing a whole mix of styles.

Greater Manchester Music Hub: Wind and Brass Band Weekend Courses

Cartwright Cabaret

Saturday 11th March Sunday 12th March

Jim Cartwright is best known for his brilliant, bleakly poetic plays including Road, Two and The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. He’s also a director and producer, and we’re delighted that he has chosen to stage his Cartwright Cabaret here at UoS. He will also be offering masterclasses in writing and directing for our performance students.

Further information: www.gmmusichub.co.uk Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

Admission: Free Venue: Atmosphere (Students Union)

Thursday 9th March – 6pm

Admission: TBC Venue: Robert Powell Theatre

Lip Service Present: Withering Looks Friday 24th March , 7.30pm An authentic insight into the lives and works of those three Bronte sisters (well, two of them actually, Anne’s just popped out for a cup of sugar). Who is the Brontes’ mysterious neighbour, Mr. Moorcock of Ravaged Heath House, and what does the maniacal laughter coming from his attic mean? Do unfulfilled souls really wander over the wild and heather-clad moors? Who should Cathy marry, Heathcliff or David Niven?

Directed by Noreen Kershaw Designed by Kevin Wrench and Andrew Franks Music by Ian Heywood Performed and written by Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding Withering Looks won a Manchester Evening News award and Critics Award for Comedy at the Edinburgh Festival.

“The Laurel and Hardy of literary deconstruction” -The Guardian Admission: Adults £12; Concessions £10; Students £5 Venue: New Adelphi Theatre Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/EJFEEK

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Adelphi Brass Band – “In Concert” Conducted by final year elective students Wednesday 15th March, 7.00pm – 8.30pm The Salford University Adelphi Brass Band continue to discover various aspects of their repertoire, the three final year student conductors continue to develop their skills with the university ensembles. The repertoire becomes more challenging for the students and the programme will also feature some guest soloists from within the University.

Admission: Free Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

Elective Classical Performance Recitals Tuesday 21st March, 1.00pm – 4.00pm Performance elective students from within the University’s music programme present a varied programme of entertainment, focusing on a variety of solo repertoire.

The concert forms part of the Repertoire Studies and Performance Practice component of the student’s academic profile. The assessed public concert provides elective performers with a preparatory platform for this specialist academic pursuit within the undergraduate programme.

Admission: Free Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

The Mayor of Salford’s Charity Concert Wednesday 29th March, Food from 7.00pm; Music from 7.30pm Salford University Big Band Directed by Tim France The Salford University Big Band is extremely proud to support the Mayor of Salford’s Charities by providing the music for this special occasion.

The band will play a broad range of repertoire from the 1940’s to more contemporary compositions and arrangements. Food is included in the price of the ticket.

Event organised in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Salford with Swinton Tickets and further information: Steve Fletcher - 0161 798 9250 / Duncan Winfield - 0161 295 6108 Admission: £12.00 (Unreserved Seating) Venue: Swinton Park Golf Club, East Lancashire Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5LX

The Mayor of Salford’s Charity Concert

Big Band Concert, Canon Slade School Bolton Wednesday 29th March, 2.00pm – 3.00pm Salford University Big Band, Directed by Tim France The Salford University Big Band, under the directorship of Tim France, are back to perform at the Canon Slade School, Bolton, as part of a regular monthly series of afternoon community concerts held in the Chapel by various visiting professionals.

The concerts are open to the public and also available for other local secondary schools to attend.

Tickets and further information: 01204 600898 / boxoffice@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk / www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk Admission: £5 (including cup of tea and biscuit) Venue: The Chapel, Chapel Arts Club, Bradshaw Brow, Bolton BL2 3BP

Salford University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Friday 31st March, 7.30pm Joint concert with The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and Uppermill School Ensembles.

This concert will feature music from the second trimester programme and special guests the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Further information from February 2017 Admission: TBC Venue: Saddleworth School, High Street, Uppermill, OL3 6BU

UoS Symphonic Wind Ensemble

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April 2017 Visiting Artist: Anthony Briggs Monday 3rd - Wednesday 5th April

STRIDE Boys dance project and performance Various dates between 1st April and 8th April Combining intimate moments and energetic ensembles, STRIDE Greater Manchester’s young men’s dance project - breaks the mould.

Their creative exploration, energy, hard work and physicality combine with intelligence and sensitivity to reveal the geography and architecture of the New Adelphi building, at the University of Salford in this the 8th annual STRIDE performance.

Currently in post as part-time Creative Director at Ludus Dance, Anthony also freelances as an arts consultant/producer and is Co-Director and performer with Maelstrom Theatre. Graduating from Bretton Hall in 2005, for the last 15 years Anthony has worked extensively across the UK as a performer, maker, choreographer and facilitator, working with a number of artists and companies including: Qdos Dance Theatre, Tids Pickard, Gary Clarke, Fleur Darkin, TC Howard and Karla Shacklock.

In response to the news that his aunt was diagnosed with a terminal illness, in 2015 Anthony created his first solo work ‘Land of the Giants’, which explored themes of identity, personality, acceptance and mental health.

With an interest in combining new media technology, screen dance and the raw physicality of bodies moving in space to creative immersive environments, Anthony is currently in the R&D stages of his second full-length solo work ‘The Room’.

Further Information: L.Cullen@salford.ac.uk Venue: New Adelphi Dance Studios

STRIDE is presented by Dance Manchester and Company Chameleon in association with the University of Salford.

Performance Final Year Festival 24th April - 5th May

www.dancemanchester.org.uk www.companychameleon.com

As the final year students get ready to launch themselves into the professional world, join us as they celebrate their skills in a final performance festival. Over the two weeks of the festival, short bursts of creative energy can take you out of time and space, make you laugh heartily, bring an environment to life or ground you in the challenges of daily life through direct storytelling and documentary. This festival celebrates the highly individual voices of the Performance students.

Further Information: info@dancemanchester.org Admission: Please contact info@dancemanchester.org Venue: New Adelphi Atrium and Public Spaces

Admission: Free www.ticketsource.co.uk/account-summary Venue: Various across campus, including the Robert Powell Theatre (Frederick Road Campus), New Adelphi Theatre and New Adelphi Studio (Peel Park)

CREATE SALFORD 2017 April - June 2017 Create Salford aims to excite and encourage creative minds through a series of events across April, May and June.

Come along to celebrate the achievements of our talented students from the School of Arts and Media.

Further information and programme of events available from March 2017 www.salford.ac.uk/create

THE MIX – Staff Special Salford Saturday Music School Course Saturday 22nd April 10am – 4.00pm The Salford Saturday Music School, co-ordinated and led by Dr Brett Baker, is designed to enhance young players from the local area in their performance techniques, performance practice and conducting. Attracting young musicians from the Midlands and North West, this project is part of the Salford Enterprise Initiative.

Further information: b.baker@salford.ac.uk Venue: Peel Hall

Wednesday 26th April, 7.00pm – 9.30pm Back by popular demand! A mix of full-time and part-time staff of the Directorate, throw together another popular evening of music in this unique showcase, featuring a variety of styles from Trad to Funk.

Admission: Free Venue: Atmosphere (Students’ Union)

The Mix - Staff Special

Cheadle Hulme Big Band Night Friday 28th April, 8.30pm – 11.30pm Salford University Big Band, Directed by Tim France By popular request, the Salford University Big Band is delighted to be once again invited to perform at this renowned big band enthusiasts’ night which attracts top bands from all over the North West. This programme will display the band at full strength in a varied programme of traditional and original Big Band music taken from the 1940’s to the present day.

Admission: £6.00 (on door) Unreserved seating Venue: Cheadle Hulme Conservative Club, Mellor Rd, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 5AT

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May 2017

Masterclass Series – Dance Directorate This Dance Masterclass series is designed to enhance the student experience and all events take place in the New Adelphi Dance Studios on the Peel Park Campus. While they are specifically designed to support the dance curriculum there are a limited number of CPD places available upon request. For more information please contact: L.Cullen@salford.ac.uk

Mark Hindle Repertory Masterclass/Workshop Monday 22nd May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm Mark studied at Northern Ballet School, Manchester. Since graduating he has had many performance roles in various shows around the world including: The Best Of Broadway-Dubai, Musical Magic- Dubai, Rapunzel HarlowPlayhouse Swan Lake, Copèllia and The Nutcracker Manchester City Ballet, Pirates-Abu Dhabi, Curve Theatre Leicester-China Pearl and The Royal Albert Classical Spectacular. Mark is currently performing in The Lion King at AFAS Circustheatre, Holland.

Gary Clarke Choreography Masterclass Wednesday 24th May, 2.00pm - 6.00pm Gary Clarke is one of the UK’s leading independent dance artists who has worked with some the world’s most prolific dance companies including: Lea Anderson’s The Cholmondeleys & The Featherstonehaughs, Matthew Bourne’s Adventures in Motion Pictures and Lloyd Newson’s DV8 Physical Theatre. Gary has also worked as a movement specialist on a number of large scale feature films, including World War Z, JK Rowlings Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and The Mummy. In 2016, his production COAL won a UK Theatre Award for Achievement in Dance and was also nominated for a Critics Circle National Dance Award and a Knight of Illumination Award.

Ben McEwan Flying Low Workshop Thursday 25th May, 12.00pm - 5.00pm Ben graduated from Trinity Laban before going on to complete the training cycle at PARTS (Belgium), where he had the opportunity to study with David Zambrano, the initiator of Flying Low. Now he works as a performer and researcher for Vera Tussing, Francesco Scavetta/WEE and Charlotte Spencer Projects, and has appeared in works by Hagit Yakira, Leila McMillan, Nicola Conibere and others.

Flying Low is a technique initiated by David Zambrano that uses simple movement patterns and principles (such as spiralling and alternating between expansion and cohesion) to dance our whole selves in, out and along the floor with speed, efficiency... and pleasure!

Mark Hindle

Shelley Maxwell Cuban Contemporary Masterclass Tuesday 23rd May, 12.00pm - 4.00pm Shelley trained at the National School of Dance in Havana, Cuba and has toured and performed extensively with both the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica and the London based Tavaziva Dance Company. She crossed over into Musical theatre performing in both Disney’s Lion King and Bill T. Jones’ FELA! She teaches at The Place and works as an animateur for Rambert where she also serves as Cuban Graham teacher to the company dancers. She also works as a Movement Director and most recently worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Young Vic. This high energy class combines contemporary movements with the polyrhythmic movement found in Cuba. Cuban Contemporary builds on numerous principles found in the Graham technique such as contraction and release, as well as incorporating spinal manipulations and travelling sequences.

Ben McEwan

Kapow Devising Masterclass TBC Friday 26th May, 2.00pm - 5.00pm Beth and Eithne met in 2012 whilst working with Tilted Productions and have continued a strong working relationship ever since. Join Kapow to explore narrative and storytelling through dance . Develop your skills in choreography and your understanding of using your body and physicality to communicate to an audience.

Shelley Maxwell

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May 2017 Concert - Salford at 50 Salford University Brass Band Conductor: Tom Davoren

Salford University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Conducted by Dr Brett Baker

Salford University Choir Conducted by Sue Hickey Wednesday 3rd May, 7.00pm – 8.30pm This special concert celebrates musical achievements within the Music and Dance Directorate showcasing the various projects that have taken place this academic year on the University’s 50th Year.

Admission: Free Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

Digital Dance & Music Collaboration Friday 5th May, 3.00pm Join year 2 BA Dance students as they platform their choreography and improvisation explorations through a collaborative project with Phd Digital Music student, Manoli Moraity.

Admission: Free Further Information: L.Cullen@salford.ac.uk Venue: New Adelphi Atrium and Public Spaces

BA Dance, Year 3 Final Projects Week of 8th May, 2.00pm – 9.00pm Final year students present their major projects; a variety of diverse original dance performances spanning different styles and collaborations with other art forms.

MA Classical Elective Performers Recital Tuesday 10th May, 11.00am

Further information: L.Cullen@salford.ac.uk Admission: Free Venue: New Adelphi Studio

Masters students, specialising in music performance, present their ensemble to an examination panel in an arena open to the public. This event is the climax to the Group Interaction module where each performer has the opportunity to demonstrate their talents and musicianship.

Admission: Free Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

Greater Manchester Music Hub Wind Band weekend course Saturday 14th May & Sunday 15 May Further information: www.gmmusichub.co.uk Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

Final Year Classical Elective Performers Recital Wednesday 17th May, 10.00am Performance elective music students present their final recital to an examination panel in an arena open to the public. Each programme will represent the culmination of their time here at Salford and their own personal development as performers. This event is the climax to the Repertoire Studies and Performance Practice component of each student’s academic profile, and provides each performer with an open platform to demonstrate their musicianship. This event will also be used as part of a process for determining the winner of the recently established Ewan Williams Soloist Award. In addition, suitably successful students will be nominated for the Harry Mortimer Trust Award.

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May - June 2017 Level 3 / 4 Pop, Rock and Jazz Ensemble Showcase Tuesday 16th to Friday19th May, from 4.00pm daily Four consecutive nights of back to back assessed performances from a talented and diverse range of level four and five year students performing in pop, rock and jazz bands from the Music Directorate.

Further information from April 2017 Admission: Free Venue: Atmosphere (Students’ Union)

Final Year Pop, Rock and Jazz Ensemble Showcase Monday 22nd – Friday 26th May, from 5.00pm daily Consecutive nights of back to back assessed performances from final year performance elective students studying pop, rock and jazz based music.

Further information from April 2017 Admission: Free Venue: Robert Powell Theatre

Elective Conductors Final Performance Adelphi Brass Band Friday 19th May, 1.00pm – 2.30pm Under the direction and supervision of Dr Brett Baker, Dan Price and Tom Davoren, student conductors in the Music Directorate present their final performance. This is a great opportunity to see how our student conductors have developed through this academic year and to support them in this special event.

Admission: Free Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

Collaboration Greater Manchester Jazz Orchestra Directed by Richard Iles

Salford University Big Band Directed by Tim France Sunday 21st May - 7.00pm The GMMH Jazz Orchestra is an exciting an innovative music education partnership combining players from the Music Service jazz and big band programmes across the region. Formed in November 2013, the orchestra has already performed at Wigan international Jazz Festival, Manchester Jazz festival, Band on the Wall and The Bridgewater Hall. The GMJO has also featured at the Schools Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.

Further information: Dave Little, GM Music Hub (c/o Wigan Music Service) 01942 77616 / University of Salford 0161 2956040 Admission: £6.00 and £5.00 for concessions (Tickets on the door only) Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

Music Celebration Wednesday 14th June, 7.00pm – 8.30pm Various Music Ensembles This end of year celebration includes the announcement and presentation of many awards including the coveted Roy Newsome Conducting Prize, the Goff Richards Award, Geneva Instrument Ensemble Prize, Kirklees Composition Competition Award, The Ewan Williams Soloist Award, Sheila Whiteley Award, the Johnny Marr Award, the Elgar Howarth Award and the James Morrison Award.

Our two main ensembles combine to bring this event to a fine conclusion.

Further information from May 2017 Admission: Free Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

Greater Manchester Music Hub Brass Band weekend course Saturday 24th June / Sunday 25th June Further information: www.gmmusichub.co.uk Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building

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Bookings and Additional information For further information or to join our mailing list please contact:

Music t: 0161 295 6040 e: r.rock@salford.ac.uk

Performance t: 0161 295 6019 e: m.fox2@salford.ac.uk

Dance t: 0161 295 6040 e: r.rock@salford.ac.uk

Bookings All events are payable on the door, unless specified otherwise.

Group visits If you intend to bring a group to any of our events, please notify us prior to your visit by using the details above.

Access Our venues have varying degrees of accessibility, therefore it is recommended that patrons with access requirements contact us in advance by using the details above.

How to find us The majority of our events take place around the main University of Salford campus which is located less than a mile and a half (3 km) from Manchester city centre on The Crescent/A6 road.

Further details can be found at www.salford.ac.uk/travel

Public transport Salford Crescent railway station is located on campus and frequent bus services pass the University. Further details are available from Transport for Greater Manchester at www.tfgm.com or 0871 200 2233

Parking Please note that payment for parking is required on arrival, not departure. Visitors and casual users can use the ‘PayByPhone’ app to pay for parking – details are available on signage in all car parks – please follow the instructions carefully and ensure you fill in the correct car park number and car registration. Alternatively there are pay and display machines available at Irwell Place, Mary Seacole and Frederick Road car parks, accepting cash payments.

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School of Arts & Media For more information on the courses available at the School of Arts and Media: www.salford.ac.uk/courses t: 0161 295 4545 e: course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk

Acknowledgments We would like to thank all those that have worked so hard behind the scenes to make a diverse programme of events come together in such a rich way.

In particular we would like to extend special thanks to all staff and students involved in events from the Directorates of Music & Dance and Performance & Film, Paula Barrett and all university supporting staff.

Tim France and Frances Piper Director of Music and Dance Director of Performance and Film

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The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print and may be subject to alteration

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