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Ten women organists breaking traditions in the UK! Thank you Alternative Classical @alterclassical and @Hannah_Fiddy for this great article. AND many more female organists, of course, can be found via @SWomenOrganists
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This edition of Alternative Classical Music features ten women organists, and mentions SWO! alternativeclassical.co.uk/f…
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Opportunities for #composers in the UK 🎶🎶🎶
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Due to high demand, the Arts Council England Review survey now closes on 30th June. Whether you're an artist, arts organisation, or supporter, we want to hear from you!
Let’s shape the future of Arts Council England together
Have your say ⬇️
gov.uk/government/calls-for-…
ALT graphic reading 'have your say on the future of Arts Council England'
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A recent article I wrote highlighting some really awesome concerti. Check it out! 📚🎶
12 "Unconventional" Concertos with solo instruments that often play supporting roles in the orchestra or have rarely stepped foot in a concert hall altogether.
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Great to see RVW's Concerto for Bass Tuba in this line-up! 🎶
12 "Unconventional" Concertos with solo instruments that often play supporting roles in the orchestra or have rarely stepped foot in a concert hall altogether.
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It's Mother's Day in the UK, so here's to all the stringed instrument-playing and making mothers out there! In this article from 2012, string soloists share their parenting stories of performing, touring and rehearsing with a young child in tow 🫠
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🌞🎶Look what we have lined up for you at this year's CoMA Summer School!
🎻Whether you're a dedicated musician or are keen to brush off your instrument, join us at Keele University from 17-23 Aug for new music, new friends and new experiences.
bit.ly/comasummer 🧵1/2
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Creativity isn’t a job; it’s a way of seeing the world. Let’s push the boundaries.
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“It is impossible to think of a finer soloist than Peter Moore: his tone is beautifully round, burnished and yet carries beautifully.” 💫
– Seen and Heard International on the sounds of trombonist Peter Moore, who performs here on 22 Jan.
👉 Book here: tinyurl.com/yj65usrs
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I've got myself a show on @ClassicFM in the run up to Christmas! It's called ‘Choirs at Christmas’ and I'll be picking some of my favourite choral pieces every Friday night at 9pm. If you like Christmas AND choirs then it really is the show for you. Starts tomorrow. So excited!
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Next on… Things I should’ve learned in music school:
The original Greek Mixolydian mode is attributed to Sappho… a woman composer of the ancient world. 🤯
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Delighted to be included in this list alongside some pretty amazing composers, @alterclassical
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If you are interested in finding symphonies composed by women, this brilliant resource has just been updated:
cosmicreflections.skythiswee…
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Doreen Carwithen fans - @FaberMusic have just acquired several works in her catalogue, making it MUCH easier to order scores!! Including piano concerto, film suites, violin sonata, cello & piano sonatinas, songs & ODTAA fabermusic.com/we-represent/…
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Do check out the brilliant new jobs board @alterclassical 🙌 which also has funding and other opportunities in the classical music sector: alternativeclassical.co.uk/a…
.@natyouthchoir is looking for 2 new conductors to work alongside Principal Conductor @LynseyCallaghan on residential courses for singers aged 9-15.
Apply by midday on Monday 9 December:
buff.ly/4fCFpw9
#ad #choralmusic #artsjobs
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Coleridge-Taylor of Freetown is listed in this delectable menu. Enjoy. ticketebo.co.uk/tayo-aluko-f…
Upcoming concerts in north London include:
⭐A late-night performance of film music and new compositions
⭐ A rare opportunity to experience a 1920s classic silent comedy film with a live score
⭐ A concert in a play
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Tickets for the 2024 Highgate International Chamber Music Festival are now on sale! 🎶 Join us from 2 - 8 December in the beautifully atmospheric setting of St Anne’s Church for world-class #chambermusic. Look and book here: tinyurl.com/j4ueax6u
ALT Performance from last year's festival (photo by Hannah Lovell)
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Calling all conductors 📢 We’re looking for 2 Conductors to work alongside our new Principal Conductor @LynseyCallaghan on residential courses for our youngest singers aged 9-15
📅 Deadline for applications is midday on Monday 9 December