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Moonrakers Folk Orchestra
Members of Moonrakers return to Halsway Manor bringing their exciting and dynamic music event for musicians and singers. Expect a relaxing, stimulating and engaging multi-instrumental week. Whether you play bowed, fretted or reed instruments, whistles or flutes, or simply like to sing, you are very welcome on this course! We’ll work on our own improvised Read More
Reed Making for Northumbrian Smallpipes
This course is currently sold out. We do sometimes get cancellations - if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact us. Subject to demand, a short course to learn how to make reeds for the Northumbrian (or Scottish) smallpipes – then, if you wish, stay on for our Northumbrian smallpipes Read More
Northumbrian Smallpipes Weekend
We're delighted to welcome back Andy May, Pauline Cato, Chris Ormston and Chris Evans to put Northumbrian Smallpipers of all abilities through their paces. The weekend offers a enjoyable opportunity to develop technique and repertoire with a variety of workshops, sessions, plus a performance from the tutors. Make a long weekend of it and book an Read More
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GIG: Moonrakers
GIG: Moonrakers
Members of Moonrakers bring their exciting and dynamic music to Halsway Manor during their Folk Orchestra week. Two members of Moonrakers – Jon Bennett (guitar, bouzouki, low whistles, ukelele and vocals) and Jacqui Johnson (cello, accordion) – will be joined by Andy May (Northumbrian small pipes) for an informal concert of tunes, songs, and anecdotes. Read More
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Northumbrian Smallpipes Taster Session (Saturday)
Northumbrian Smallpipes Taster Session (Saturday)
Come and try the Northumbrian Smallpipes in this special taster session for absolute beginners. If you've ever wanted to learn to play the Northumbrian pipes, it's a great introduction to this slightly mysterious instrument! Led by Francis Wood, we’ll have simple sets of teaching pipes available, designed for beginners. This is an excellent opportunity for Read More
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GIG: Northumbrian Smallpipes
GIG: Northumbrian Smallpipes
Join us for an informal evening of music featuring tutors from the Halsway Northumbrian Smallpipes Weekend, and contributions from course participants and guests too. A celebration of all things NSP! Andy May was introduced to the smallpipes by his father Stan, later learning from Roland Lofthouse and Adrian Schofield, and from studying the recordings of Billy Read More
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Northumbrian Smallpipes Taster Session (Sunday)
Northumbrian Smallpipes Taster Session (Sunday)
Come and try the Northumbrian Smallpipes in this special taster session for absolute beginners. If you've ever wanted to learn to play the Northumbrian pipes, it's a great introduction to this slightly mysterious instrument! Led by Francis Wood, we’ll have simple sets of teaching pipes available, designed for beginners. This is an excellent opportunity for Read More
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‘Sunday Club’
‘Sunday Club’
A regular evening of music and song at Halsway Manor. Halsway Manor open their doors to all on the first Sunday evening of each month for an evening of folk and acoustic music. Singers and musicians of all abilities are invited. If you are curious about folk music and just want to listen with a Read More