Hello everyone, let’s spring straight into our newsletter covering March!
I’ve decided not to do any Easter jokes this year... so let’s crack on with the job in hand!
Our first Saturday Session with Aidan Sheehan was amazing and full of fun. A copy of the recorded session plus additional material will be found in the members only section of our website. Talking of Saturdays, we hope to see you all at our open mic - get your tulips around your harmonicas and come and show us what you’ve got! All welcome in a friendly environment, Saturday 4th March, 5pm GMT on Zoom.
Don’t forget our coffee morning, held every Friday at 11 am. A really lovely hour or so spent with like minded people. And again, everyone is very welcome.
Just a reminder to keep checking Newsdesk and Events pages on our website for all the latest goings on! Courses being run by Liam Ward, Ed Hopwood on his Harmonica barge, and a new video released by our very own ambassador Sarah Saputri.
Most importantly, don’t forget to check out all about the upcoming Chromatic Weekend, and to book your place while spaces are still available. Details can be found down below.
Before I go, may I ask you all a question? What do you get if you pour hot water down a rabbit hole? I look forward to seeing everyone really soon and take care until the next time.
Suzy
Suzy Colclough, Communications Manager and Committee Member.
HarmonicaUK Chromatic Weekend
Not long until the 2023 Chromatic Weekend! Get your tickets while you can!
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 chordal Instruments as well.
- Great accommodation, lovely food, tea/coffee/biscuit breaks included, and of course all the workshops and concerts.
- Plenty of free car parking, lovely views, and the venue is accessible.
For further details of the weekend and how to book please visit:
Newsdesk brings you a selection of items from the HarmonicaUK Newsdesk this month. Click "Read more..." to read the full news item.
In-depth blues lesson from Harmonica Barge
The awesome pre-war blues of Noah Lewis - in Depth Lesson from the Harmonica Barge. Read more...
Free harmonica lesson from Liam Ward
Read more...
Saturday Session April Workshop with Sam Spranger
Dream a Little Dream of Me - breaking down a jazz standard, for all levels of Chromatic players. Join us on the 22nd of April where HarmonicaUK Ambassador and band member of The Bad Day, Sam Spranger, takes this Saturday session workshop for Chromatic players. This is an hour long live zoom tutorial, with a chance of question and answers at the end. Read more...
Events this month (and more!) - Read more and Zoom links on our Events Page
Coffee morning Friday 3rd 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 4th March 5pm UK time
All levels, all styles, and a friendly atmosphere. You can also come and just listen in too.
Coffee morning Friday 10th 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.
Coffee morning Friday 17th 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.
Coffee morning Friday 24th 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.
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.
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.
HarmonicaUK Chromatic Weekend 2023 28-30th April 2023
Hillscourt, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RS
Confirmed artists are:
- Isabella Krapf
- Phil Hopkins
- Paddy Byrne
- Hilvert Scheper
HarmonicaUK Festival 2023 27-29 October 2023
Hillscourt, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RS
*The answer, of course, is Hot Cross Bunnies 🤣🐰🐣
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