Hey everyone, I hope this newsletter covering April finds everybody well and starting to enjoy the improving weather.
The clocks have gone forward and with Easter fast approaching, let me tell you what eggs-traordinary events we have for you this month.
Saturday, 1 April is our open mic session (this is no April fool!), it's open to spectators and players alike, and is for all levels and genres. Come and join us in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We can also make accommodations for nervous or first time players.
On the 22 April we have our very own powerhouse ambassador, Sam Spranger, leading us in the Saturday Session workshop. This will be an energy filled hour with lots of interaction, and a chance to ask questions at the end.
https://www.harmonica.uk/pages/saturday-workshop-sessions
On the 28th to 30 April we have our Chromatic Weekend, if you’ve not already booked your place, then put down your Easter eggs and crack on with it!
https://www.harmonica.uk/events/chromatic-weekend-2023
Of course we also have our ever popular Friday coffee morning sessions every week at 11 am BST. Head on over to our website https://www.harmonica.uk where you can find details of all events, member section with previous Saturday session workshops and of course for the usual bunch of news, tips, tutorials and gig lists.
I look forward to catching you all at the above get-togethers.
Until the next time,
Suzy
Suzy Colclough, Communications Manager and Committee Member.
Four weeks until the 2023 Chromatic Weekend!
Do you play chromatic? If so this is the weekend for you, there's lots of great workshops planned with some fantastic artists and teachers.
Maybe you're a chromatic beginner or a diatonic/tremolo player - this weekend will be the perfect kick-start into the world of chromatic harmonica.
Hillscourt, Birmingham, 28th-30th April
- Workshops with guest artists Isabella Krapf and Phil Hopkins.
- Sessions with in-house artists Paddy Byrne and Hilvert Scheper.
- Absolute beginners workshops.
- Harmonica maintenance with harp technician John Cook.
- Saturday night artists‘ concert.
- Sunday afternoon’s delegates' concert.
- Pianist Chris Collis provides excellent backing wherever needed during the weekend.
- Core score songs with full notation, chromatic tabs and full facilities for visually impaired members, and music for orchestral instruments as well.
- Great accommodation, lovely food, tea/coffee/biscuit breaks included.
- Plenty of free car parking, lovely views, and the venue is accessible.
For further details of the weekend and how to book please visit:
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Note Layout for All Diatonic Harmonicas
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Events this month (and more!) - Read more and Zoom links on our Events Page
Coffee morning Friday 31st March 11am
Come and join us every week on Zoom for a chat about harmonicas, music and more. Meeting ID: 999 3719 8697 and Passcode: 178801.
Harmonica UK - Open Mic Sat 1st April 5pm UK time
All levels, all styles, and a friendly atmosphere. You can also come and just listen in too.
More details here
Good Friday Coffee morning Friday 7th April 11am
Come and join us every week on Zoom for a chat about harmonicas, music and more. Meeting ID: 999 3719 8697 and Passcode: 178801.
Coffee morning Friday 14th April 11am
Come and join us every week on Zoom for a chat about harmonicas, music and more. Meeting ID: 999 3719 8697 and Passcode: 178801.
Coffee morning Friday 21st April 11am
Come and join us every week on Zoom for a chat about harmonicas, music and more. Meeting ID: 999 3719 8697 and Passcode: 178801.
Saturday Session Workshop with Sam Spranger 22nd April 5pm
Dream a Little Dream of Me - breaking down a jazz standard, for all levels of Chromatic players. Members only.
NB. There is NO Coffee morning Friday 28th April, due to the...
...HarmonicaUK Chromatic Weekend 2023 28-30th April 2023
Hillscourt, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RS
Confirmed artists are:
- Isabella Krapf
- Phil Hopkins
- Paddy Byrne
- Hilvert Scheper
Join us at Hillscourt Hotel near Birmingham for a great weekend of learning, fellowship and great music.
HarmonicaUK Festival 2023 27-29 October 2023
Hillscourt, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RS
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