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Firelight Trio Music Weekend

From: £220.00

Friday 28th March to Sunday 30th March

 (Concessions available*)

Join in as Shambellie House is taken over by up to 30 intermediate musicians and immerse yourselves in a weekend of music with the Firelight Trio. Learn from the artists with a choice of workshops and informal evening jam sessions.  A whole weekend of learning, relaxing and enjoying in this very special setting with like minded folk. Food and tuition included.

*Thanks to Regional Arts Funding there are 10 subsidised places available for young people and those on benefits. People interested should get in touch with their Work Coach at DWP to request a space or email info@shambelliehouse.org for more information. 

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Description

The main purpose of this weekend is to have fun playing music together, and develop your musical skills in the process. There will be a welcome meal and a Firelight Trio concert on the Friday night, then 2 days of music workshops, Saturday and Sunday, led by Gavin Marwick, Ruth Morris and Phil Alexander.

Some sessions will be individual and some group, tailored to the level of the people who sign up. Workshops will be varied with some focusing on melody and some on accompaniment – creating something that we can all perform together at the end of the weekend. Teaching will be by partly by ear and partly using written music. If you only do one or the other, you will still be able to participate. People who sign up should be at an intermediate level on any instrument.

There will be a slow session on Saturday evening.

The cost of the course includes the meal and concert on the Friday night, all the workshops on Saturday and Sunday, with lunch and dinner, teas, coffee and snacks all included. The workshops will finish with something all together on the Sunday afternoon, and Sunday evening will be a ‘Survivor’s Session’ for anyone who has not had to leave to travel home. There will be 30 places available on this weekend in total.

Meals and refreshments included. Accommodation is not included, but is available in B&B’s in the local area, Shambellie House have a list.

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Programme

Plan

Friday Evening

Arrival and welcome followed by an evening concert by Firelight Trio.

Saturday

A selection of workshops taking place throughout the house with an informal slow session in the evening.

Lunch and dinner provided.

Sunday

Morning workshops followed by a full lunch to prepare for the afternoon performance.

For those staying in the area there will be a ‘survivors session’ Sunday evening before departing.

Kit and Requirements

Please bring your own musical instrument of choice!

People who sign up should be at an intermediate level on any instrument.

If you have answered yes and would like to discuss your requirements then please get in touch.