We hope you’re all ready for the big day and get to enjoy a lovely break. We rounded our term off in style last week at Gibside with a wonderful afternoon of performances to a packed out chapel both times. Thanks to all of you for playing; it was a brilliant afternoon. Thanks to Mark for everything he does for Cobwebs.
The New Year is fast approaching and we have a wonderful January full of events for you to get involved with. Please take the opportunity to sign up early whilst you’re having some down-time; it really helps us to know in advance if you’re coming along. There’s a reminder of all the events in January below.
A Month Of… Dances
Waltz your way into the new year with a Month of Music to Dance to (dancing whilst playing optional!) Don’t let January blues step on your toes, put your rhythm shoes on and join Mark and our guest conductors for an exciting month of music to get you swaying in your seats. As ever, there’s a ticket deal on offer so the more events you attend, the better the deal.
TO ENROL FOR ANY OF THE EVENTS, CLICK HERE
Sunday 5th January, 2-6pm, St. Paul’s Centre, Spennymoor
Dance your way into the New Year (Vienna style!) with Mark Edwards
In traditional Viennese style, join Mark to welcome in the New Year. With a flurry of polkas, waltzes and marches, kick off your 2025 full of joy, excitement and positivity. Bow ties not required!
Saturday 11th January, 12-5pm, Lidgett Methodist Church, York
Borodin – Polovtsian Dances with Helen Harrison
You might remember Helen from our Month Of series in 2023, and we’re delighted she’s back to guide us through Borodin’s heroic Polovtsian Dances.
Saturday 18th January, 11-4pm, Dalston Victory Hall, Dalston
Tchaikovsky – Selections from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker with Au Arias
We welcome Au to Cobwebs, and we’re delighted he will be taking us through selections of the much loved Tchaikovsky ballets of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.
Sunday 26th January, 2-6pm, Dipton Jubilee Centre
Rachmaninov – Symphonic Dances with Mark Edwards
What an ending to the month! Join Mark for a Month Of finale – an exploration of Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances – his final orchestral masterpiece. We’ll look at his use of folk melodies, jazz and even an Orthodox chant.
Cost
We’re offering a deal if you sign up to multiple events:
1 event – £13 member / £16 non-member
2 events – £24 member / £30 non-member (saving £2)
3 events – £33 member / £42 non-member (saving £6)
4 events – £39 member / £51 non-member (saving £13, one event free for members!)
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Lorna Edwards
Events Coordinator, Cobweb Orchestra
