Workshops
Upcoming workshops in and around Oxfordshire.
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- Written by: Jon Bennett
Moonrakers Folk Orchestra Workshops
Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) each year run a series of Folk Orchestra and Composition workshops across the country. They are for instrumentalists who wish to develop skills in arranging and playing traditional and contemporary tunes 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 several festivals. They work through a number of tunes drawn mainly from the folk idiom, inviting you to suggest arrangement ideas yourself. Music (with chords, melody, 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
2-6 March Folk Orchestra, Halsway Manor, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA4 4BD. A three day (4 nights) residential Folk Orchestra Workshop run by Jon & Jacqui. All instruments welcome; intermediate standard (no absolute beginners). Music and videos sent in advance. Limited to 20. Book early because it's always sold out! halswaymanor.org.uk/ Any questions, call 01865 769206. SOLD OUT (but get on the waiting list for any cancellations)
Sat 25 April Folk Orchestra day workshop. Barbon Village Hall, CARNFORTH, LA6 2LL. 10:00am - 4:00pm. Folk Orchestra Workshop run by Jon, Jacqui & Becki. All instruments welcome; intermediate standard (no absolute beginners). Music and videos sent in advance. Limited to 20. £50 (£60 with concert) from Home | St Mary's Events Any questions, call 07914 79 5823.
5-7 June Folk Orchestra Workshop/Course. Benslow Music, HITCHIN, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB. The first of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Intermediate standard, all instruments welcome. Music and videos sent in advance. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.
11-13 Sep Folk Orchestra Workshop/Course Benslow Music, HITCHIN, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB. The second of our annual residential weekend workshops at Benslow Music. Intermediate standard, all instruments welcome. Music and videos sent in advance. Book early! www.benslowmusic.org 01462 459446.