Music at the Playhouse

Alnwick Choral Society was founded in the 1930's and currently has about 80 members who perform mainly classical works. Rehearsals are every Wednesday (7.15pm) during term time at Alnwick South School. Fees are £75pa.

Contact: Elaine Bowden, Hon.Sec. via www.alnwickchoralsociety.co.uk or tel: 01665 830373.

An annual celebration of traditional music and dance from around the world. Running for a week, entertainment includes free performances every day in the Market Place and more formal concerts and dances in the evenings.

Contact: Don Watson via the website www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk

The Society organizes six classical concerts a year from the touring professional circuit, using both The Playhouse and the Guest Hall in Alnwick Castle as venues. Membership gives discounted rates for concerts. ...more...
In addition to the concerts which take place at The Playhouse, other concerts are also held in the Guest Hall at Alnwick Castle. Tickets can be purchased on the night at the appropriate venue.

Contact: Joan Littler, 49 Woodstead, Embleton, Alnwick NE66 3XY

Alnwick's annual celebration of the traditional music and dance of Northumberland and the Borders. ...more... Held every November, the Gathering has been extended to two days of concerts, barn dances and competitions held in The Playhouse and the Northumberland Hall, Alnwick.

If this is the kind of music that you like, you may want to find out about the Rothbury Music Festival by visiting www.rothbury-traditional-music.co.uk.

Contact: Lorna McKenzie via www.alnwickpipers.co.uk

The emphasis is very much on fun and informality as the choir is deliberately designed for singers of all ages, shapes and experience. Everyone is made very welcome - whether you are an experienced singer or have never sung in public before. ...more... Led by Peter Brown, the choir rehearses every Monday night in the ground floor studio space. The choir's repertoire is deliberately very broad - taking in traditional ballads, gospel, show tunes and classical pieces.

The choir was launched in April 2004 and quickly attracted fifty regular members. There's still plenty of space for new recruits and the only requirement is enthusiasm and an enjoyment of singing. The group performs at various venues throughout the District.

The choir runs during school term times on Monday evenings. Enrolment in advance through the Box Office is strongly advised. Alternatively, you can simply turn up at your first rehearsal and have a sing to see if you enjoy it before deciding whether to join.

The Band is a mix of young people and adults who come from throughout Northumberland. ...more... Band membership fluctuates annually but maintains a level of around 40 members. Rehearsals are held in the Playhouse every Monday evening during school term times from 7.30 p.m. until 9.30 p.m. playing from a broad musical repertoire.

If you play a brass, reed/woodwind or percussion instrument and are interested in joining, or would like more information, please contact the Band's conductor, Ray Thompson via www.alnwickplayhouseconcertband.org

Established in 1986, this large amateur company present a major Musical in March each year. They also give other concerts and performances throughout the year. New members are welcome, whether wanting to perform or to get involved backstage.

Contact: Angela Fuller, 8 The Dunterns, Alnwick NE66 1AL or visit www.alnwickstagemusical.co.uk

A variety of concerts are held at the Playhouse during the year with performances from pupils at schools throughout Northumberland. ...more... Northumberland County Music Service offers a full range and quality of music and performing arts services to the young people of Northumberland. Young musicians are able to develop their musical skills through formal tuition in schools, and as soon as they reach a suitable standard, they can join in some of the nine Youth Ensembles, which range from Symphony Orchestra to World Music and Traditional Ensembles

Website: education.northumberland.gov.uk/music/