NOTEWORTHY NEWS
Cellist Required
To join new band, BlackDogHat. London
Working on existing and new material, for possible gigs and recordings.
www.myspace.com/blackdoghat
blackdoghat@yahoo.com
John:07949569020
New CD Release
A new CD release with Raphael Sommer and Daniel Adni includes the complete works for cello and piano by Bohuslav Martinu. These are live performances for Jerusalem Radio given in the 1980’s.
To purchase a copy, interested members may contact The Raphael Sommer Music Scholarship Trust
genevieve.sommer@gmail.com
55 Quickswood, London NW3 3SA
A new CD release with Raphael Sommer and Daniel Adni
Includes the complete works for cello and piano by Bohuslav Martinu
These are live performances for Jerusalem Radio given in the 1980’s. To purchase a copy, interested members may contact The Raphael Sommer Music Scholarship Trust
genevieve.sommer@gmail.com
SJ Music55 Quickswood, London NW3 3SA
Benslow Music Trust
Courses
Cello Orchestra
Jen Lynch
26 - 28 September 2008 | Course no. 08/262
Enjoy yourself, be encouraged, gain ensemble experience, improve your technique and be guided on interpretation issues. Up to 16 cellists from Grade 4 upwards are welcome to come and play in three to eight parts. Early application is advised as music is distributed in advance.
Resident: £175 Non-Resident: £140
Cello Orchestra Half-day
Jen Lynch
11 October 2008 | Course no. 08/112
Have fun, gain ensemble experience and receive help with technique and interpretation issues in this gathering for up to twenty cellists from Grade 4 standard and upwards. Music in three to eight parts might be explored. Early application is advised as music is distributed in advance. Playing will start at 2.30pm and finish at 6.15pm.
Fee: £25
Cello and Piano Repertoire to Enjoy
Penelope Lynex, Christopher Roberts
14 - 16 November 2008 | Course no. 08/278
Enjoy the different periods and styles of the rich repertoire for cello and piano. Join forces, for fun, with people on this course and benefit from expert coaching individually or in open lessons on pieces of your own choice ranging from Bach to the 20th century. There will also be cello ensembles. Both these friendly tutors, well known to Benslow, bring a wealth of performing and teaching experience. Christopher Roberts will be available to accompany participants, besides teaching and giving a demonstration recital with Penelope Lynex. For minimum Grade 5 to advanced pianists and cellists.
Resident: £180 Non-Resident: £145
Cello Orchestra Half-day
Jen Lynch
17 January 2009 | Course no. 09/101
Have fun, gain ensemble experience and receive help with technique and interpretation issues in this gathering for up to twenty cellists from Grade 4 standard and upwards. Music in three to eight parts might be explored. Early application is advised as music is distributed in advance. Playing will start at 2.30pm and finish at 6.15pm.
Fee: £26
Cello Workshop
Robert Max, Daniel Smith (accompanist)
1 February 2009 | Course no. 09/102
Study your own-choice pieces in an informal masterclass situation. You will be able to work on playing and performance, take part in discussions arising about technique and benefit from listening to other players in a relaxed atmosphere. There may also be ensemble playing. Intermediate to advanced cellists welcome. The workshop will take place from 9.00am - 6.00pm.
Participant: £75 Observer: £37 Fees include a light lunch
Cello Orchestra Half-day
Jen Lynch
6 June 2009 | Course no. 09/107
Have fun, gain ensemble experience and receive help with technique and interpretation issues in this gathering for up to twenty cellists from Grade 4 standard and upwards. Music in three to eight parts might be explored. Early application is advised as music is distributed in advance. Playing will start at 2.30pm and finish at 6.15pm.
Fee: £26
Ideas for Cellists
Penelope Lynex
19 - 21 June 2009 | Course no. 09/247
How do you make your playing safer and more expressive? How can proper fingering help with the shaping of phrases? Where are you in the bow, where is the bow on the string and what difference does it make? Bring one or more pieces, old or new, or just listen. There will be some sessions of cello ensembles to play in too. Exchange and try out new ideas, experiment and join in discussions. Penelope Lynex is a highly experienced performer, tutor at the Royal Academy of Music and author of Cello Ideas: A Practical Guide. Recommended minimum standard Grade 5.
Resident: £185 Non-Resident: £150
Cello Orchestra
Jen Lynch
22 - 24 June 2009 | Course no. 09/250
Enjoy yourself, be encouraged, gain ensemble experience, improve your technique and be guided on interpretation issues. Up to 16 cellists from Grade 4 upwards are welcome to come and play in three to eight parts. Early application is advised as music is distributed in advance.
Resident: £185 Non-Resident: £150
Benslow Music Trust
Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Lane
Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB
Tel: 01462 459446
Fax: 01462 440171
Web: www.benslow.org
Gordon Jacob - Cello Octet 1981
Edited by Robert Max
This wonderful cello ensemble piece has just been published by SJ Music.
The previously unpublished work by Gordon Jacob was commissioned by Florence Hooton in 1981 for her students at London’s Royal Academy of Music. It has 4 movements. The first 3 are based on Gordon Jacob’s trombone octet written in 1981 and the 4th is taken from his serenade for solo cello. Parts are of varying difficulty ranging from grade 6 to grade 8+. Total running time is about 15 minutes.
Score and parts £19.50. P&P £2.50
SJ Music, 23 Leys Road, Cambridge CB4 2AP
www.sjmusic.org.uk
Gordon Jacob - Cello Octet 1981
Edited by Robert Max
This wonderful cello ensemble piece has just been published by SJ Music.
The previously unpublished work by Gordon Jacob was commissioned by Florence Hooton in 1981 for her students at London’s Royal Academy of Music. It has 4 movements. The first 3 are based on Gordon Jacob’s trombone octet written in 1981 and the 4th is taken from his serenade for solo cello. Parts are of varying difficulty ranging from grade 6 to grade 8+. Total running time is about 15 minutes.
Score and parts £19.50. P&P £2.50
SJ Music, 23 Leys Road, Cambridge CB4 2AP
www.sjmusic.org.uk
Looking for Cellists!
The Barnet Symphony Orchestra is a thriving, friendly group who meet
Mondays in term time in Hendon, North London. We play three concerts a
year. No auditions required - come along, without obligation, for a
couple of rehearsals . If you like us, then you are welcome
to join. Grade 6 or above, or orchestral experience, means you will be
fine with our repertoire.
www.barnetsymphony.org.uk