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Meet the new ESTA Local Contacts in Guildford – GUILDFORD
Wednesday 18th January 2012
Region: Guildford
An opportunity to meet ESTA members in the area and discuss ideas for forthcoming events and for you to ensure the organisation caters for your needs.
Venue: Home of an ESTA member in central Guildford
8-10pm
Non-members can attend but only if space permits
To book a place and for further details please contact:
Leonie Anderson: leonieida@gmail.com ; 07957 918 470
Paul Rolland DVD and Discussion House Meeting - OXFORD
Friday 20th January 2012
Region: Oxford
An informal meeting at which members can watch and discuss a Paul Rolland DVD on string technique.
Venue: Home of an ESTA member
7.45pm - 9.15pm (approx)
Non-members can attend but only if space permits
For further details and venue confirmation, contact Rhiannon Evans: revans@phonecoop.coop ; 01865 245248
Pedro de Alcantara masterclass - OXFORD
Friday 17th February 2012
Region: Oxford
Pedro de Alcantara will visit the Oxford ESTA centre to give a masterclass to 4 young cellists. Pedro is a renowned Alexander teacher and cellist. You can visit his website at: www.pedrodealcantara.com/
Friday 17th February
Venue: 20, Abberbury Road, Iffley, Oxford OX4 4ES
2.30pm - 5pm
Those interested in playing in the masterclass should contact Marion Crombie as soon as possible as there are only 4 places.
Performers: £20
Performers must be the student of an ESTA member
Auditors:
ESTA members £15
Non members £25
Student members £5
Student non-member £15
Space is limited so booking is essential for auditors.
Space is limited so booking is essential for auditors.
To find out more or book a place please contact Marion Crombie by email marn@mcn.org or by phone 07595 627476
20th Annual London Fiddle Convention - North LONDON
Sunday 19th February 2012
Region: London
Sunday Feb 19th, 2012
Cecil Sharp House, London NW1 7AY
Afternoon workshops
Fiddle contest
Evening concert
It's the most important date in every London fiddler's calender; a chance to meet friends, learn new tunes, see some amazing playing, buy some fiddle stuff. People come from all over the South East to be there- you'll rarely meet so many fiddlers in one place!
More information: www.londonfiddleconvention.org.uk/
Chamber Music Afternoon for pupils - OXFORD
Sunday 26th February 2012
Region: Oxford
Chamber Music Afternoon for pupils of Grade 1 standard and above, coached by local ESTA members and string teachers
2pm-5.30pm Sunday 26th February 2012
St Helen & St Katharine School, Faringdon Road, Abingdon, OX14 1BE
For more information and an application form download the form below.
A David Popper Extravaganza - LONDON
Sunday 11th March 2012
Region: London
In the year of the London Olympics, the London Cello Society presents its its own Olympic challenge, a first in the UK cello World - David Popper's Forty Etudes: The High School of Cello Playing.
More information: www.londoncellos.org
ACE Foundation String Day with ESTA Ambassador Steve Bingham - CAMBRIDGE
Sunday 18th March 2012
Region: Cambridge
We invite you to join ESTA Ambassador Steve Bingham, one of the most musically diverse violinists in the world today, to experience his talent and develop your own playing skills. Together with our team of expert tutors, Steve will lead you through a number of challenging and exciting compositions. We welcome violin, viola, cello and bass players, of all ages and abilities, to a lively day of string music making.
The day is being organised by the ACE Foundation in association with ESTA.
For more information and to book a place
www.acefoundation.org.uk/courses/course-string2012.html
CELLODAY 2012 - LONDON
Sunday 22nd April 2012
Region: London
A CelloDay for young cellists of all grade levels, from beginners to age 18.
More information: www.londoncellos.org
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