Music
Do you play a musical instrument?
This is your chance to play in front of a friendly audience - just choose some music you enjoy and come and play, either on your own or in a group.
Get helpful feedback from some musical experts. All accoustic instruments welcome. If you play an electric guitar, give us a call before you apply as we have other events which may be more suitable.
All are welcome - soloists, duets, trios or larger ensembles.
Some performers may be invited back to perform in our Festival Stage on Saturday when we celebrate the highlights of Festival week.
• Junior Musician (Music Maker): Sunday 18 March 2012, Eyot Boat Centre 9.30am - 4.30pm
This year the Eyot Boat Centre is hosting the event on Sunday 18 March for children in Primary School (up to and including school year 6). If you play an instrument, then just choose some music you enjoy and come and play in front of a friendly audience - either on your own or in a group. Get helpful feedback from some music experts.
Please click here for an Application form.
• The Proms : Wednesday 21 March 2012, Kenton Theatre 7pm
This is a celebration of instrumental music by young musicians - classical, jazz, blues, or folk. This is a Prom - dressing for the occasion is all part of a performance. How, is up to you, as is the piece of music you choose to play. Surprise us!
This is a first-class performance opportunity for those in school year 7 or above - choose a piece you enjoy and play by yourself, with an accompanist, in a duo or in a group.
No judging or winners - just detailed, constructive feedback from professional musicians and teachers, which will be sent to you after the event.
Limited rehearsal time will be available on Wednesday 21 March from 4.00 - 6.00pm. You will be able to book this when your entry is acknowledged.
No backing tracks, singing or amplification please (except for solo electric guitarists). If you want to use any of these things please consider entering Thursday Stage/Friday Stage , or Gig Night instead.
If you need an accompanist please let us know on the application form - we will do our best to help but we cannot provide one at short notice.
• Special opportunity to take part in a pre-Proms workshop...
...everyone who applies to perform in the HYF Proms can take part in a special Performance Workshop at the Christchurch Centre on Saturday 10th March from 1.30 - 3.30pm. This is a unique opportunity to polish your own performance and presentation skills, directed by local conductor and ABRSM Examiner Chris Walker, and concert pianist and accompanist Anita D’Attellis. Participants will join together in preparing a performance of Elgar’s Pomp & Circumstance March No 1 (Land of Hope & Glory) which will be played at the end of the Proms evening.
Please click here or an Application form for the Proms.
Tickets for Kenton Theatre events will be available from 5th March 2012. Click here for details.
Closing date for applications:
Friday 24th February 2012
