Moonrakers Folk Orchestra 2022
- Details
- Written by Jon Bennett
Folk Orchestra Residential & Day Workshops, 2022
Tutors: Jon Bennett (Guitar, bouzouki, whistles) Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard)
Where: Across the country: Benslow Music (Hitchin, Herts), Halsway Manor (Taunton, Somerset), Norden Farm Arts Centre (Maidenhead, Berks), Mill Arts Centre(Banbury.
Find us at www.moonrakers.net 
Members of Moonrakers bring their exciting and dynamic folk music to week-long, weekend and day courses across the UK. Whether you play fiddle, fretted instruments, whistles, flute, or simply like to sing, you’re welcome. We’ll have parts for any instrument you bring. We’ll work through a variety of arrangements of folk tunes and songs throughout the courses. You don’t need to read music, but some instrumental or vocal experience is required. Your principal tutors are Jon Bennett (guitar, bouzouki, ukulele, whistles) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard). The workshop usually conclude with a short concert from the course participants’ folk orchestra showcasing the musical achievements of the course, and members of Moonrakers will also play a few tunes. If you have any questions about this, call 01865 769206 or 07914 79 5823.
30 January The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park Road, BANBURY, OX16 5QE. Folk Orchestra whole day workshop. Multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. £50 for the day (10:30 - 16:00); £60 including the evening concert. Box Office and details: www.themillartscentre.co.uk 01295 279002 Sorry, SOLD OUT
28 Feb - 4 March Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. A three day (4 nights) residential Folk Orchestra Workshop run by Jon & Jacqui, including a Moonrakers duo public concert on Thursday evening. All instruments welcome; intermediate standard (no absolute beginners). Limited to 20. Book early! www.halswaymanor.org.uk Sorry, SOLD OUT
17-19 June Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
9-11 September Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The second of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
21-23 October Intermediate/Advanced ukulele fingerstyle course at BENSLOW MUSIC , run by Jon Bennett. Solo & ensemble arrangements, chord theory and chord-melody playing. Residential weekend. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446
Price: Depends on duration and accommodation. 
