Beginner and Start-Up Events
Taking up an instrument
in mid/later life provides
a range of health and
wellbeing benefits, in addition to being
enjoyable in its own right.
If you'd like to give it a try, don't let anyone
tell you you're too old, or that you'll never get
anywhere because you didn't learn to read music at
school.
Many of our workshop participants are living proof
that such remarks are nonsense!
We have a couple of beginner events planed for later
this year at Birnam - a Taster/Starter session and
the First Notes (Wind)
beginner course.
Taster/Starter Session
One-off workshop -
learn to make a noise on a woodwind or brass
instrument.
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| When and Where? |
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| 10am
Sunday 14th October
Birnam Arts Centre
£15* (Advance
booking required) |
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| Intended for |
- Those who possess a wind instrument
but have no idea how to play it!
- Those who might like to try more
than one instrument to discover which
might appeal to them
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| If you can already play
a short tune, this session is not
appropriate for you! |
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| If you possess an
instrument, bring it along even if you are
not sure that it is still functional. |
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To
book, e-mail
info@blowandblast.co.uk with details of
your instrument/interest.
*Those who attend the taster session and opt
to continue with the 2018 First Notes course
will have the £15 fee set against the cost
of this. |
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First Notes (Wind)
Our short course for adult beginners
lets you learn as you play.
Ideal for those who have access to an
instrument but can only manage a few notes.
Learn basic technique and music-reading
skills in a friendy, supportive environment. |
When and Where?
Sundays 28th Oct, 4th Nov, 18th Nov & 9th
Dec
10:30 - 12:30
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road, Birnam,
PH8 0DS
£70 for all four sessions (payable on first
attendance)
Advance booking required - please
e-mail us at
info@blowandblast.co.uk with
details of your instrument and previous
musical history (if any)
Please note, the dates are
not
consecutive. The first two sessions are
close together, allowing players to check
they are getting underway correctly.
Thereafter, there are larger gaps, to leave
more time for personal practice.
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Instruments
Potential
players of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon,
saxophone or brass instruments are very
welcome.
You will need your own
instrument
(although we do have a few flutes and
clarinets available for hire). |
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Is the
course right for me?
If you can
produce a note or two but are
not yet properly underway and/or have little
or no experience of reading music, then yes!
If you read music fluently and can already
manage a range of simple tunes, then you
might find one of our easy-level workshops
more appropriate.
Not sure? By all means
contact us to
ask for our advice. |
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