Cobweb News 35: 18/11/16

Dear all,
Well done to those who took part in the concert last weekend at Sage Gateshead, and a big thanks to Rebecca for playing the Dubois so fantastically.
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In this weeks Cobweb News:
– Chris Griffiths’ Study Day – this SUNDAY!
– Bartok Concerto for Orchestra with Mark Edwards
– Request for a bassoon?
– Calling all would-be conductors…
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Chris Griffiths’ Study Day – this SUNDAY!
Strauss Horn Concerto & Borodin Prince Igor Overture
2-6pm
Storey Park Community Centre, Morpeth, NE61 2QF
http://www.cobweborchestra.org.uk/events/event.php?id=305
Don’t miss out on Chris’ study day this weekend, he’s bringing a very talented Horn player to work along side him so it will be a treat too, especially for you woodwind/brass players!
We’re looking for players of all sections to join this study day and make it a great day for everyone.
Please let me know if you’re intending on attending so I can let Chris know.
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Bartok Concerto for Orchestra with Mark Edwards
Sage Gateshead, Gateshead, NE8 2JR
1.30-7pm
http://www.cobweborchestra.org.uk/events/event.php?id=301
Join conductor Mark Edwards for a chance to get to grips with one of the most exciting works in the 20th century repertoire! An afternoon of rehearsing followed by a presentation for friends and relatives at 6pm.
To join this one please sign up at Sage Gateshead Box Office on 0191 443 4661, or by clicking this link: http://sagegateshead.com/event/cobweb-orchestra42754/
Please do let me know that you’re coming though so we can be sure we have enough music – transposed trumpet parts are available!
This is our last study day of 2016 so don’t miss it!
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Request for a bassoon?
Does anyone have one that they’re not using which could be loaned to an experienced player to use with Cobwebs? Please get in touch with me on events.cobwebs@gmail.com if so.
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Calling all would-be conductors…
A message from Andy:
On Sunday 12th March 2017, the conductor Lev Parikian, co-author of the book “Waving, not drowning”, will be visiting us to lead a session for Cobweb players who would like to try their had at conducting. He will be demonstrating some tricks of the trade, divulging some well-kept secrets and giving technical advice.
We should have time for 6 conductors to practice with the orchestra, so if you’d like to be one of them, let Andy (andy.jackson0@ talk21.com) know soon. Places will be on a strictly “first come” basis.
As ever, we’ll need a willing orchestra for the event, so please put the date in your diaries whether you fancy taking up the baton or not. Venue to be confirmed as soon as possible.
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That’s all for this week – I hope you all havve a great time at Chris’ study day on Sunday.
Best wishes,
Lorna
Event Co-ordinator, Cobweb Orchestra