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Upcoming Events

All of our events are open to everyone, with Members of The Cobweb Orchestra receiving reduced rates as indicated - you can find more information about becoming a Member on our 'About page'

When possible we very much appreciate advance enrolments so that we can ensure that there are adequate parts for everyone.

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Date Sun 12th Feb 2012
Event CONCERT Brahms Symphony No.1 & Dvorak Wind Serenade
Venue Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Description Rehearsal: 2 - 6pm
Free Concert: 7.30pm

The Cobweb Orchestra present two magnificent works by two of the Romantic era's greatest composers:
Brahms Symphony No.1 in C minor Op.68
conducted by Anthony Sargent

Dvorak Wind Serenade Op.44
performed by the Cobwebs Wind Ensemble, conducted by Chris Griffiths
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Date Sat 18th Feb 2012
Event Ensembles Day
Venue various - see each ensembles arrangements for details (below)
Description Arranged by players for players with sessions at various different locations across the region. This time we have sessions for brass, strings & horns - a whole weekend squashed into a single Saturday!

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Date Sun 19th Feb 2012
Event Fundraising: Musical Tea Party
Venue Osbaldwick Village Hall, York
Description A Fundraising Musical Tea Party in celebration of the York group's 4th birthday, with background entertainment provided by: Two for Tea piano duo - Catherine Shackell & Laura Jones.

3 - 5pm

Advance Tickets: £5 (refreshments included)

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Date Sat 3rd Mar 2012
Event BBC MUSIC NATION A Celebration of English Music
Venue Gateshead Old Town Hall
Description Workshop 1 (beginner-intermediate level) 10am-12noon with an informal presentation to family and friends at 12noon.

Workshop 2 (intermediate - advanced level)2 - 6pm
Evening Performance at 7pm

As part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad, we will be devoting a day to the celebration of 400 years of distinctive music from Dowland and Purcell to Elgar and the Beatles, including composers from the Northern Counties Charles Avison, John Garth and the world premiere performance of Helen Pyburn's Concerto for Horn & Orchestra with soloist Sue Baker & conductor Andy Jackson.


Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
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Date Sat 17th Mar 2012
Event CONCERT: Schubert Symphony No.9 & Chopin Piano Concerto No.1
Venue Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, York
Description Rehearsal and concert conducted by Catherine Shackell, featuring:
Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 with pianist Emily Murray
Schubert Symphony No. 9

Performance: 7.30pm

This event is run in association with Music Department, University of York.
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Date Sat 31st Mar 2012
Event BIG PLAY: Overtures
Venue Middlesbrough Town Hall
Description watch this space for more information coming soon...
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Date Fri 13th Apr 2012 - Sun 15th Apr 2012
Event SEDBERGH RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND
Venue Sedbergh School, Sedbergh
Description Our biggest event of the year: the Sedbergh weekend is traditionally full of orchestral playing with an interesting and extensive repertoire. Where people still find time to eat, socialise and squeeze in the odd bit of ensemble playing is a mystery but it happens!

Preliminary bookings now open.
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Date Sat 5th May 2012
Event Dvorak Cello Concerto
Venue The Sage Gateshead
Description 1.30 - 7pm

This Study Day conducted by Andy Jackson gives us another fabulous opportunity to play with cellist Alice Jones.

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Date Sat 19th May 2012
Event STUDY DAY: Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5
Venue St. Patrick's Church Hall, Consett
Description Your last chance to explore Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony with Peter Wood before we will be performing it in September.

11.30 - 4.30

more details to follow...
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Date Sat 16th Jun 2012
Event Intermediate Scratch Orchestra & Choir Afternoon with University of York Alumni
Venue Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York, York
Description Scratch Orchestra & Choir Sessions: 2 - 5pm
With a short informal presentation at approx. 4.45pm

We are delighted to be invited to run a scratch orchestra and choir afternoon as part of the University of York's annual Alumni Reunion Weekend.
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Date Wed 22nd Aug 2012 - Sun 26th Aug 2012
Event A LONG WEEKEND IN BAVARIA
Venue Dachau, Munich, Germany
Description Ever fancy going to Germany? Well now's your chance. From 22-26 August 2012 the Cobweb Orchestra will descend upon Munich for a long weekend of music making and performance, including the chance to mix with local musicians in a Study Day.

ENROLMENT DEADLINE is 17 FEBRUARY 2012
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Date Sat 29th Sep 2012
Event CONCERT: Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5
Venue Appleby Public Hall
Description Peter Wood will be conducting this concert which will mark the culmination of several study days working on Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony. If you haven't managed to make it to any of the study days - don't worry, you're still very welcome to sign up to play in the concert.

Rehearsal: 2-6pm
Concert: 7.30-9.30pm

more details to follow...
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Sun 12th Feb 2012
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
CONCERT Brahms Symphony No.1 & Dvorak Wind Serenade
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