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Claygate Village Hall
Church Road
Claygate
Surrey KT10 0JP
Holy Trinity Church
Christian Science Church
45 Hare Lane
Surrey
KT10 9BY
Claygate Centre
Elm Road
Surrey KT10 0EH
Friday 9 March 2011
7.45pm
venue: Holy Trinity Church
tickets: adult £7 / child £4
Fresh from their performance in October 2011 in Disneyland Paris to celebrate their 10th anniversary, the 1st Claygate Scout and Guide Band performs a varied concert programme for Claygate Music Festival, ranging from traditional marches through to music from TV and the silver screen, alongside other entertaining pieces.
Starting in 2001 with an initial core of just ten players, the band has grown in numbers and musical ability ever since. The band now boasts a membership of nearly 50 young musicians ranging in age from 8 to 16, performing regularly at events in and around Claygate both in marching and concert formation.
Saturday 10 March
8pm
tickets: adult £8 / child £4
Soul Runners is a Claygate based Gospel Band, taking part in many local events including the previous Claygate Music Festival, a concert at Holy Trinity Church and supporting 'Gig on the Rec' for the new Cricket Pavilion fund-raiser this year. They have a CD album of Christmas Carols and are currently working on a CD of original Gospel material, which they plan to debut at the Festival, playing a mix of traditional and contemporary Gospel Music. Songs that say something, songs that lift the heart, songs of hope.
Sunday 11 March
venue: Claygate Village Hall
tickets: £8
South West London based singer/songwriter/musician Lisa Kwei is currently embarking on her first solo debut album this year, with the help of some of London's finest musicians. She has carried out her 6 year apprenticeship with style and grace and has emerged unscathed and educated in all areas including sound engineering, writing, producing and stage craft. Her songs are an electic mix of pop, reggae, blues and dance but have a heartbeat at the core that is Lisa's sound. Her vocals are alluring, her stories are thought provoking and her energy is uplifting.
"Lisa has a beautiful live energy on stage" - Sam Brown (Singer/Songwriter)
" I really like your music and would happily champion you" - David Kid Jensen (Radio DJ)
" You have some very strong material" - Fraser T Smith (producer Adele - Set Fire to the Rain)
www.lisakwei.com
Monday 12 March
7.30pm
tickets: adult £10 / child £4
The Glissandi Harp Ensemble, featuring accomplished harpists Manon Morris, Rebeca Jones and David Williams, are delighted to present a fabulous evening of Harp music.
With a varied programme of favourite classical melodies and popular tunes, especially arranged and transcribed for harp, there will be music for all to enjoy. The fantastic finale of massed harps is a rare opportunity to hear the amazing sound of many harpists performing together.
Tuesday 13 March
venue: Christian Science Church
tickets: adult £7.50
‘A beautiful cup of tea’
Enjoy an uplifting and inspiring programme of poetry and songs themed on tea and the fragrance of love – presented by Britain ’s premier tea poet Elizabeth Darcy Jones and supported by The Song Harmony Group.
Elizabeth is one of a handful of tea poets in the world, perpetuating the ancient Chinese and Japanese tradition of writing evocative poetry about the multi-faceted aspects of tea. She combines her love of tea and poetry with beautiful songs and sweet harmonies performed by the Song Harmony Group. ‘
A beautiful cup of tea’ is definitively a uniquely atmospheric poetic and musical experience for all who take their tea seriously.
Thursday 15 March
7pm
venue: Claygate Centre
tickets: adult £7 including
refreshments.
+ Bar
Two Heels and A Loafer invite you to a cocktail evening. This close harmony vocal trio sing hits from the swing, jazz, cabaret and pop genres, combining the best of jazz standards and Broadway with some original humorous lyrics, in a cabaret show of ensemble and solo singing.
Gina Broderick and Maureen Rejali (formerly of String of Pearls) have joined musical forces with Nate Rogers-Branch, creating a great new sound in a new show guaranteed to deliver musical and comical delights.
Friday 16 March
tickets: adult £7 / child £3
The hugely popular 45 piece concert band of the Surrey Yeomanry present an extravaganza - including film and show music, dance and big band arrangements, classics and something new for the Festiival.
2011 has been a very successful and busy year performing at Godalming, Eastbourne, Chartwell, Westminster Abbey, Reigate, Kingston and Epsom.
9pm
venue: Hare & Hounds
free entry
The Front Covers Band playing on 16th March from 9pm to 11pm with free entry.
The Front Covers are an established band of experienced musicians playing your favourite songs from the Sixties to the Noughties!
The Hare & Hounds will be open for food and drink after performances for the Music Festival.
Saturday 17 March
tickets: £18
free admission for 8 to 25 year olds
Presented by Oxshott & Cobham Music Society. Prior to London performances, the world renowned Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski returns to Claygate to present a programme of Schubert and Liszt.
Schubert
16 German dances
Fantasie in C-The Wanderer, D760.
Bach / Liszt
Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543
Liszt
Sonnetto del Petrarca no. 104 (L'Annee del Pelerinage Bk. 2.)
Les Jeux d'eau a la villa d'Este ( Bk. 3 )
Hungarian Rhapsody no, 2 in C Sharp minor.
Sunday 18 March
3.30pm with High Tea
Adults £10, Child £5
7.30pm with Fish & Chips supper
(bring your own drinks & glasses)
Adults £12
An extravaganza of excellent entertainment, fun and frolics for the Claygate Music Festival.
Traditional music hall at its best with lots of heart and lots of local talent. Period costume optional but be sure to book early. Bring your own drinks and get ready for a good old fashioned knees up!
Monday 19 March
tickets: Adult £10 Child £4
Kate Suthers and Emily Davis Violins
Matthew Maguire Viola
Alex Rolton Cello
Present
Haydn op 76.5
Mozart Divertimento 3
Beethoven op 18.3
Formed in 2009, all four members of the Artesian Quartet are studying at the Royal Academy of Music. Quick to take on as many opportunities as possible, they were guided from the start by the London String Quartet Foundation, as well the expert coaching of appraised chamber musicians. These include Garfield Jackson (Endellion Quartet), Roger Tapping (Takacs Quartet), Martin Outram (Maggini Quartet) and Marc Johnson (Vermeer Quartet).
The Quartet’'s growing reputation has enabled them to travel all over the country. They have performed in many prestigious chamber music venues, including Wigmore Hall and Southbank Centre and Colston Hall in Bristol. In their second year together, they were invited to collaborate with the Barbirolli Quartet to perform Mendelssohn Octet and have since been asked to perform the work again on numerous occasions. In August 2011, the Quartet gave their BBC Proms debut, performing the tenth string quartet of South African born composer, Kevin Volans, broadcast on BBC Radio 3. The following month they were invited to travel to Turkey for a performance at the British Consulate in Istanbul. They currently hold one of the Academy’s four Davey-Poznanski Quartet Scholarships, a programme designed to increase coaching and performance opportunities in order to further expose emerging young string quartets.
Tuesday 20 March
tickets: adult £6 / child £3
Vocality Claygate’'s unusual repertoire of uplifting harmony songs promises to take you on a musical journey around the globe. They will soon have you relishing sounds from as far afield as Africa, Eastern Europe, the Americas and our home nations, spanning the traditions of folk, spiritual, pop, and jazz. Led by dynamic young choir director Sam Coates, the enjoyment of this mixed community choir is infectious. Since they learn their songs by ear rather than from sheet music and welcome people of all abilities, Vocality proves that the thrill of communal singing can by enjoyed by anyone! www.vocalitysinging.co.uk
Wednesday 21st March
10am-11am
venue: Shrewsbury Lodge School
free admission - booking required
Come and share a Humpty Dumpty Morning of Music & Movement with your toddler at Shrewsbury Lodge.
The session will include singing, instrumental music and movement for you to experience with your child.
Refreshments will be served. Book early for this popular event as availability is limited.
Please contact the School Office on 01372 462781 or
admin_shrewsburylodge.com to
make your reservation.
www.shrewsburylodge.com
Wednesday 21 March
Authentic Jazz from the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans.
The French Quarter All Stars led by long time band leader Brian White on the clarinet, includes Alan Gresty on trumpet, trombonist Geoff Cole, drummer Colin Bowden, Dave Moorwood on banjo and guitar and bassist John Arthy.
The up-tempo tunes have a joyful exuberance whilst the slower ones have mournful intensity.
Be prepared to be touched by the wonderful sound of New Orleans.
2pm-3pm
venue: Rowan Preparatory School
6 Fitzalan Road
Claygate KT10 OLX
free admission by reservation
Call 01372 462627
or
office_rowan.ucst.co.uk
The girls at Rowan Preparatory School look forward to performing a varied programme of music and entertainment on 21st March at Rowan Hill.
The Chamber Choir and Junior Choir will be singing and a variety of ensembles, such as the Senior Orchestra, the Jazz Band, the Rowan Rock Band, the String Orchestra and African Drumming Groups will be taking to the stage!
Thursday 22 March
tickets: Adults £10, Child £4
Mendelssohn - The Hebrides (Fingal's Cave)
Weber - Clarinet Concerto No.2
Soloist: Romola Smith
Bartok - Rumanian Folk Dances
Mozart - Symphony No.40 in G minor
Docklands Sinfonia is a young and exciting new symphony orchestra which has become a major cultural force in Londons dynamic Docklands.
Since its formation in January 2009 by musical director Spencer Down, the orchestra has enjoyed incredible success with performances at Buckingham Palace for the Queen and the Royal Albert Hall with Grammy-award winner Imogen Heap.
The orchestra has worked with high profile artists from cello virtuoso Leonard Elschenbroich to X Factor winner Joe McElderry as well as organisations including the English National Ballet, Royal Opera House and National Youth Theatre.
Docklands Sinfonia has appeared on BBC1 and BBC Radio 3, as well as performing regular sell-out concerts with world-class soloists at St Anne's, Limehouse.
Friday 23 March
tickets: £10
Under the direction of jazz pianist & arranger Bob Barter, the New Era Big Band styles itself on the American Count Basie Orchestra and is the most sought after Big Band in the UK.
A wonderful evening of swing and jazz with the big band sound, in traditional style with all the nostalgic favourites.
Saturday 24 March
tickets: Adult £15, Child £6
Brahms
German Requiem
Elgar
"From the Bavarian Highlands"
The Claygate Choral Society came into being in 1959 at Holy Trinity Church, Claygate and is proud of its record of performing major choral works to a high standard for over 50 years.
The choir draws its members from Claygate and the surrounding areas of Wimbledon, Esher, Thames Ditton, and Walton on Thames. Currently, we have about 45 members.
ENQUIRIES
01372 460102
Sunday 25 March
BARN DANCE & SUPPER
(bring your own drinks and glasses)
Jubilation was formed in the closing years of the last Millennium and has featured the same line-up since 2006.
The band uses music from England , Ireland , Scotland and America, plus other pieces they like and some tunes written by band members.
After several years playing together Jubilation has created a distinctive sound with a strong rhythmic drive under the melody line. Different instruments take turns as the lead to weave a richly textured sound. The aim is to produce music that is interesting to listen to as well as being good for dancing.
The dances used are great fun for all age groups and easy to learn - even for novice dancers.
JUBILATION is
Clare - Violin
Alan - Recorder
André - Guitar
Simon - Bass Guitar
Fee Lock - Caller
It's good to have fun, but even better to have Jubilation!
01372 466073
To book tickets for Claygate Music Festival please click the blue button to download and print the booking form.
Complete the booking form with all the events you would like to attend and return it with your payment, by post or in person, to:
BOX OFFICE
CLAYGATE MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Hawthornes
Fee Farm Road
KT10 0JX
01372 460102 (enquiries only)
Please make chques payable to Claygate Music Festival
Box Office opens 1st. February 2012
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