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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.
The Cobwebs Car Sharing Link lets you know what lifts are available / needed for each event. Please let us know if you have space in your car and are happy for us to include your details.
If you'd like to receive information about The Cobweb Orchestra and our events directly please contact admin@cobweborchestra.org.uk and ask to be added to our mailing list.
| 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! Download a programme of events |
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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... |
| Links | more details |
| 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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