Music at the playhouse
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 Alnwick District Choral SocietyA local choir performing sacred and secular works. Weekly rehearsals take place under a professional conductor with usually 4 or 5 performances each year. CONTACT: via website www.alnwickchoralsociety.org.uk
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 Alnwick International Music FestivalAn annual celebration of traditional music and dance from around the world. Running for a week - in 2005, from Sat 30 July - entertainment includes free performances every day in the Market Place and more formal concerts and dances in the evenings. Contact: Don Watson at
or website at www.alnwickfestival.com
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Alnwick Music SocietyThe 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. In addition to the concerts listed under 'what's on' 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
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 Alnwick Northumbrian GatheringAlnwick's annual celebration of the traditional music and dance of Northumberland and the Borders. 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. Contact: Lorna McKenzie via email at
or visit www.alnwickpipers.co.uk 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.
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 Alnwick Pipers' SocietyAlnwick Pipers’ Society aims to promote wider appreciation of the unique sound of the Northumbrian smallpipes. The group meets every month and provides tuition for beginners. Loan sets are also available. The Society also has a concert band of pipers and fiddlers which holds monthly rehearsals in the Playhouse. Contact : Alan McKenzie via email at
or visit www.alnwickpipers.co.uk 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.
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Alnwick Playhouse Community ChoirThe 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. 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 for three terms per year and 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.
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 Alnwick Playhouse Concert BandThe Band is a mix of young people and adults who come from throughout Northumberland. Band membership fluctuates annually but maintains a level of around 40 members. Rehearsals are held in the Playhouse every Monday evening 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 at
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 Alnwick Stage Musical SocietyEstablished 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 alnwickstagemusical.co.uk
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 BorderBoxBorderBox is a fiddle and accordion band for young people in Northumberland who like to play jigs, reels, hornpipes and other traditional music. They play at festivals and concerts whenever possible and rehearse once a month in Alnwick Playhouse. There is a range of ages (Middle School and High School) and ability levels. New fiddlers and box players are always welcomed to the band. There are also a few spaces for people who play country dance band rhythm instruments such as piano, bass, guitar or drums. If you think you might be interested, why don’t you come along to one of the rehearsals? You can find the dates on our website (www.northumbrian.info/borderbox) where you can also find copies of the music we play. Or you can contact Colin Bradford for more information - Tel: 01665 - 589008 or Email:
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