We meet at a friendly community centre in Ludworth, which is only 7.5 miles away from Durham. This is the newest Cobweb group and it is getting bigger each week! It is a little different from the others as it is focused on making music that is more appropriate for less experienced players. Cobwebbers who turn up even with a second instrument are very useful as they are able to give support and share their advice. We play a range of music although still aspire to explore pieces from across the orchestral repertoire, sometimes using arrangements that are less demanding.
A new Ludworth player recently commented:
“Thank you so much for encouraging me to join Cobwebs. I had such a lovely night and everyone certainly did make me feel very welcome. I don’t know whether I added anything to the performance, but the performance added something to my life.”
| Leader | Tracy Reed tracy.reed@cobweborchestra.org.uk |
| Time | Tuesday 7 pm – 9 pm |
| Venue | Ludworth Community Centre North View Ludworth DH6 1NF The map problem is being looked at now. Click ‘ok’ to see a temporary ‘greyed out’ version. |
Spring Term Dates 2019
| First rehearsal | Tuesday 15 January |
| Break for half term | Tuesday 19 February |
| Last rehearsal of term | Tuesday 2 April |
Summer Term Dates 2019
| First rehearsal | Tuesday 23 April |
| Break for half term | Tuesday 28 May |
| Last rehearsal of term | Tuesday 9 July |
Group Trustee
Judith Greene
Latest news
Look at what we have been getting up to!
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- Halloween
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- The Last Post on Remembrance Day
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- Festive fun
Maybe a bit of music…
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- Christmas jumpers
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- Audience participation
A date for your diary
The Elvaston Ensemble will be performing at St Mary’s Church in Shincliffe on Friday 14 December. Ludworth conductor and clarinettist Tracy Reed will be joined by Cobweb friends: Chrissie (flute), Anita (oboe), Rye (bassoon) and Clare (horn).
The programme includes Haydn’s ‘Divertimento’ (St Anthony Chorale) and a selection from Liadov’s ‘Eight Russian Folksongs’, as well as Christmas favourites such as Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker Suite’, Delius’s Sleigh Ride (Winter Night) and Corelli’s ‘Christmas Concerto’.
Tickets are priced £10, which will include festive refreshments in the hall afterwards. Proceeds will be shared between Ludworth Cobwebs and St Mary’s Church fabric fund. Please come!
More Group News
As well as our usual weekly meetings, we will be having some additional Saturday sessions on 19 January and 11 May 2019, from 11am until 4pm, leading to a summer concert on 13 July at Shadforth Church. We want to encourage as many people as possible from the community to come and experience the joys and benefits of making music with others.
Our project to develop The Cobweb Orchestra at Ludworth has been funded by the E.ON Butterwick Moor Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund managed by County Durham Community Foundation.
