Workshops
Upcoming workshops in and around Oxfordshire.
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- Written by: David Rogers
CHILTERN FOLK ASSOCIATION and OXFORDSHIRE FOLK ASSOCIATION
Affiliated to EFDSS
SATURDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2024
LEWKNOR VILLAGE HALL
HIGH STREET
LEWKNOR
Watlington
OX49 5TL
MUSICIANS' FOLK DANCE BAND WORKSHOP
Led by Lin Hetherington
10.00 am to 3.30pm.
£23 students £7
Hall opens 9.30am
DANCE
With the Musicians putting into practice what they have learned about playing for dancers.
Caller –Madeleine Smith
5.00 pm - 8.30 pm.
£9
Bring your own refreshments for the day
Contacts for further information:-
0208 866 7915
01865 246458
Booking Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cDve7gJpkf0K5nM7ejGiSl5SJQccNyrf/edit
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- Written by: Jon Bennett
Moonrakers Folk Orchestra Workshops, 2024
Moonrakers each year run a series of Folk Orchestra workshops across the country. They are for intermediate instrumentalists who wish to develop skills in arranging and playing folk tunes and songs in an ensemble. Jon Bennett (guitar, ukulele, bouzouki, whistles), Jacqui Johnson (cello, fiddle, keyboard) and Becki Luff (harp, keyboard) have many years’ experience conducting workshops at Benslow Music, Halsway Manor and at festivals. They work through a number of tunes and songs, inviting you to suggest arrangement ideas yourself. Music (with chords, countermelody and bass) will be sent out in advance along with a video of each tune played at medium pace for those who learn by ear. Above all, it’s a rare opportunity to play with a multi-instrumental and welcoming group. For more information, go to www.moonrakers.net and www.facebook.com/Moonrakersfolkorchestra. If you want to discuss any aspect of the courses, call 01865 769206 or email
13th - 15th September Folk Orchestra, Benslow Music, HITCHIN. The second of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
Sun 13th October Folk Orchestra Day Workshop, Yellow Arch Studios, SHEFFIELD , S3 8BX. 10:00 to 16:00. Cafe available, shops nearby. Music with video sent two weeks in advance for those who book. £40 (£50 including the evening concert). Tickets/information: call 01865 769206 or 07914 79 5823 or email
25th - 27th 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
15-17 November Folk Orchestra residential course, Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, MINEHEAD, Somerset, TA24 6SF. Arriving Friday evening, then two full days of multi-instrumental group arrangements, playing and tuition for intermediate players. Limited to 20 participants. Two nights full board + the course : £320-£350 depending on accommodation. Day visitors £160 (incl. lunch/dinner/lunch). Bookings/enquiries : 01643 821425.
Halsway Manor - 1st week of March 2025
Dorset - March 2025
Cumbria - May 2025
Benslow Music - May, June, September, October 2025