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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 | 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. 11.30am - 4.30pm |
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| Date | Mon 21st May 2012 |
| Event | Chamber Orchestra Needed for TV Recording |
| Venue | Hall One, The Sage Gateshead |
| Description | Chamber Orchestra needed for Channel 4 documentary filming a typical week in the life of Clarence Adoo - cue The Cobweb Orchestra. Applications to play must be received by Tuesday 15th May at the very latest. |
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| Date | Sat 26th May 2012 |
| Event | Schumann Symphony No.2 *** CANCELLED *** |
| Venue | Wylam Institute |
| Description | ***CANCELLED*** |
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| Date | Sat 2nd Jun 2012 |
| Event | 4TH RAVENSTONEDALE PROMS |
| Venue | St Oswald's Church, Ravenstondale |
| Description | Rehearsal: 3.30 - 6.15pm Performance: 7.30pm Sign up now to secure your place and bring your family and friends along for this special event in the beautiful Cumbrian village of Ravenstonedale. |
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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 | Sat 23rd Jun 2012 |
| Event | Cobwebs AGM |
| Venue | St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Darlington |
| Description | 11am - 3pm If you've never been to a Cobwebs AGM before you may be surprised to hear that it's one of the focal points of the year and we always have people eagerly asking what we have in store for them this time... Agenda now available Click here to download the minutes from last years AGM. |
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| Date | Sun 1st Jul 2012 |
| Event | Bishop Auckland Proms |
| Venue | Bishop Auckland College |
| Description | Rehearsal: 12noon – 4.30pm Prom Concert: 7:30 – 9.30pm-ish This year’s special treat for you is is that the amazing violinist Min-Jin-Kym has found time in her busy performing schedule to come and play the slow movement of Bruch’s violin concerto (the famous one) with us. This is a very popular event and the space on the stage is limited, so please make sure that you return your application to play by Tuesday 15th May at the latest. |
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| Date | Sat 7th Jul 2012 |
| Event | STUDY DAY: Borodin Symphony No.2 |
| Venue | Carperby Village Hall, nr. Richmond |
| Description | 11am - 4pm Picnic lunch full details to follow... |
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| Date | Wed 18th Jul 2012 |
| Event | JUBILEE EVENT: White Water Orchestra |
| Venue | Tees Barrage, Stockton |
| Description | Andy Jackson has been commissioned to write a piece for wind, brass and percussion as the centrepiece of a concert to celebrate the opening of a new "White Water" section of the Tees Barrage for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tour and Cobwebs has been asked to play the concert. Applications to play MUST be received by Friday 27th April |
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| Date | Sat 4th Aug 2012 |
| Event | STUDY DAY: Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique |
| Venue | The Sage Gateshead |
| Description | 1.30 - 7pm Spend an exhilarating afternoon delving into Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique under the direction of Northern Sinfonia's charismatic bassoonist, Stephen Raey. |
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| Date | Sun 12th Aug 2012 |
| Event | STUDY DAY: Bruckner Symphony No. 4 |
| Venue | Dalston Victory Hall |
| Description | Peter Wood will be leading the orchestra through Bruckner's 4th Symphony in this Summer Study Day to raise funds for the Dalston group. 11.00am - 4.00pm |
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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 8th Sep 2012 |
| Event | A Celebration of 400 Years of English Music |
| Venue | Middlesbrough 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 A Celebration of 400 years of distinctive music from Dowland and Purcell to Elgar and the Beatles. Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. |
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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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